Freed Colombian Hostages Urge Hope

Freed Colombian captives tell remaining rebel-held hostages to keep hope alive By LIBARDO CARDONA Associated Press Writer BOGOTA, Colombia July 6, 2008 (AP) Former hostages, police officer Armando Castellano, right, and officer Julio Buitrago send messages... Freed after years as rebel-held hostages, French-Colombian politician Ingrid Betancourt and four Colombian police officers sent messages of hope in a radio broadcast Sunday to captives still detained in remote jungle camps. The former hostages appeared on an all-night radio program aimed at rebel captives and wept as they recalled their ordeal, which ended four days ago when Colombian agents duped guerrillas and airlifted 15 hostages to freedom. "Hostage brothers, what happened to us has more than proved that God exists," said police Cpl. John Jairo Duran. "Don't let... [read full story]                    

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(anonymous) - Jul 7, 2008
To "All" in thier own bravery and courageous sustainment of faith, enduring all the days of suffering. There are no words of comfort which I could share other than my own: GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU, and the 700 which will return, in the name of Jesus Christ. Our thoughts and our prayers remain in the hearts of those seeking freedom as we march toward freedom, together. Sincerely and Respectfully, christiansoldier.
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(anonymous) - Jul 7, 2008
The freed Colombian captives have gone through hell. May God help them to recover and use their terrible experience to be a testimonial to all the children of God.
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