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=> From Zinda-IN DEFENSE OF MY FRIEND BEITO

From Zinda-IN DEFENSE OF MY FRIEND BEITO

Posted by Maggie (Guest) - Wednesday, December 13 2006, 1:27:11 (CET) from 70.135.132.246 - 70.135.132.246 - Windows XP - Internet Explorer Website: Website title:

I don't know who Majid Eshoo is other than to have compiled a list of Assyrian villages destroyed by former Iraqi regimes and Kurdish thugs. I also don't know which Majid Eshoo "letter" Mr. Afram Marcous is referring to, nor do I know who Mr. Afram Marcous is. But I do know Mr. Beito Malik Chikko and I can honestly say he and his wife are some of the greatest Assyrians I have ever met in my life, and that Beito is one of the kindest, most generous, most unselfish Assyrian I know, and his nationalism and Assyrianism is unmatched by ANY Assyrian out there. It is my honor and pleasure to call Beito my friend, and to defend his honor and the honor of his family! Just for the record, when John Nimrod and his AUA cronies went to northern Iraq to meet with Kanna over the Kaldo-Ashur nonsense, Beito Malik Chikko was the ONLY Assyrian man from that entire entourage, who said, "for the record, let it be known that I, Beito Malik Chikko DO NOT AGREE with ANY other name for my nation, other than "ASSYRIAN"! Beito is the last of the honest guys, and totally devoted to the Assyrian cause, and NO ONE has ever been able to bribe him or buy him to get him to sell out Assyria, IN any WAY, SHAPE OR FORM. Whoever claims these things about the Chikko family MUST BE MISTAKEN. Perhaps brother Ashur Sargis can enlighten us about Majid Eshoo. Maggie From Zinda- In Defense of the Honorable Malik Chiko Family Afram Marcous United States I was shocked and outraged to read the letter by Majed Eshoo posted on October 6, 2006, titled “Indications and Lessons…Between the Past and the Present.” Who is this man and why would he tell such outrageous lies about this noble family? For a moment after reading Eshoo’s article, I recalled similar tactics used during Saddam Hussein’s era by his thugs and cronies. Eshoo’s false accusations reminded me of the politics of hate, the politics of fear, and the politics of treachery from that horrible regime. We, the Assyrian people, have come so far and have suffered too much to allow individuals such as Eshoo to engage in such filthy and dishonest campaigns. The letter by Eshoo attempts to denigrate the contributions of three generations of the Malik Chiko family. We cannot allow cowards to discredit our people as they attempt to divide us. I implore all good people of Assyrian blood to condemn such treachery! Please know that I am a modest person and unaccustomed to writing for public discourse. Realizing that no Malik Chiko family member would step down to Eshoo’s level and respond to his lies and accusations, however, I cannot remain silent and permit such vicious allegations to go unchallenged. Knowing the depth of this family's devotion to the Assyrian nation — and being well aware of the hardships they have endured to defend it — I feel compelled to speak out publicly. I wish to accomplish two things with this letter. First, I must set the record straight about this noble family. Second, I must challenge the motives of the man who makes these baseless accusations. The Truth about the Chiko Family I have known this family for over sixty-five years, basically all my life. I knew Malik Chiko personally, and I knew his sons well. I fought in battles alongside Martyr Hormiz Malik Chiko, and I was close to his brother Gewargis Malik Chiko. These brave men are no longer alive to defend their honor. I also know their sons, Eshaya Hormiz Malik Chiko and Beito Malik Chiko, both of whom are presently in Iraq. Let me tell you a few things that I know to be the truth about this family. Malik Chiko — This great man never deviated from his devotion to his heritage and his faith. Unlike many Assyrians who worked and are presently working with the Kurds, Malik Chiko refused to hide his identity. He proudly wore his traditional Assyrian clothing, as shown in this photo, until the day he died. Malik Chiko was renowned for his bravery and kindness. He and his followers had settled in Kora Gavana which is located in a valley in northern Iraq that used to be notoriously dangerous passage area. Neither the Iraqis nor the Kurds were able to protect travelers from the many thieves who lurked in the hills. In desperation, the authorities approached Malik Chiko and offered him and his tribesmen title to this land, if he could ensure safe passage through the valley. Under Malik Chiko's leadership, his tribesmen succeeded in ridding the valley of the thieves and made it safe for travelers once again. Gewargis Malik Chiko — Malik Chiko’s eldest son, Gewargis, was a staunch defender of the Assyrian language, culture and heritage. In early 1960’s when Saddam took away our churches, and made it almost illegal to worship in the Assyrian Church of the East, Gewargis and other courageous Assyrians arranged for church services to be conducted in houses and other secret locations. He was frequently interrogated by the Iraqi authorities, both because of his brother Hormiz's revolutionary activities and due to his own clandestine national and religious practices. Gewargis was often imprisoned because he would not cooperate with Saddam's administration. Eshoo's allegation that Gewargis took bribes is ludicrous. If Gewargis wanted to betray the Assyrian people, he had many opportunities to do so! I was an eyewitness to one such account. Late one night, we were approached by two Assyrian men (publicly known as being members and strong collaborators of the Baath party) sent by Saddam. They presented Gewargis with two large bags filled with cash. I will never forget what Gewargis said: "If I wanted to, I could just eliminate you right now and take this money. We are in a remote area and no one will ever come asking about you. But, I am a man of honor, and I will not take your money. I want you to return to Saddam with your lives and this message: 'I am not a man who can be bought.' " Beito Malik Chiko — Beito, the son of Gewargis, shared his father's passion for the Church and the Assyrian nation. For over 25 years, he has played a role in the Assyrian Universal Alliance, and has worked hard to educate others about the importance of our cause. Incidentally, Beito and his cousin Eshaya Hormiz are practically brothers. If Eshoo actually knew anything about the Chiko family, he would know that when martyr Hormiz was killed, Gewargis assumed responsibility for his brother's widow and his then 2-year old son. As a result, Eshaya was raised in the same household as Beito. So much for Eshoo's allegations about "good blood and bad blood." Sadly, Eshoo seeks to discredit these young men before they have a chance to show what they can do for our people. I say, let Beito and Eshaya be judged by the merits of their own words and deeds, and not on the basis of lies and innuendo. Who is Majed Eshoo and What are His Motives? I have never heard of Majed Eshoo. Since Eshoo has the audacity to attack a good family, it is only fair to question his credentials. Therefore, I suggest that before readers accept his incorrect version of history, they seek answers to the following questions: Who is Majed Eshoo? What makes him an "authority" on the Malik Chiko family? What evidence does he have to back up his accusations? Who is his family? What is his lineage? What has Eshoo done to advance the Assyrian people? How much has he suffered for the cause of justice? Is Majed Eshoo even a real person? Or is this just a fictitious character created by a coward who hides his true identity? Is Eshoo saying that the only Assyrians who can be trusted are those who remained in Iraq? Is he saying that those of us affected by the diaspora are all people of "bad blood"? Have the 75% of all Assyrians who now live in the U.S., United Kingdom, Australia, Europe or in other nations throughout the world, forgotten their homeland, their heritage and their people still struggling in Iraq? If so, why do so many Assyrian exiles work so hard to influence the governments in their host countries to benefit the Assyrian cause? Most importantly, why did Eshoo write his letter? Why did he go to the trouble of writing such a long letter filled with lies? Why would he waste so much time and energy? Why did he single out this one family? Is he threatened or jealous? Why is he so hateful? What is he afraid of? What is his true agenda and motive? In this letter, I have only touched upon a few details about the Malik Chiko family. Much more can and should be said about the heroic deeds of this family. Because the truth is this: in our recent history, very few Assyrian families, if any, have sacrificed, suffered and endured hardship as much as this family has for the sake of the Assyrian nation. The story of the Malik Chiko family is clear and deep, well known to many honest, pure and sincere Assyrians, to be a history full of bravery and amazing courage displayed in the face of our nation’s enemies. The story of the Malik Chiko family is one of which all Assyrians can be proud. It is one story in a long line of stories, part of the ever evolving legacy of a great people. For we are all the living descendents of heroic men and women who over thousands of years have prevailed in the face of great trials and tribulations. And it is through our common strength and courage that we, the Assyrian people, endure. --------------------- - BACK TO INDEX - REPLY - QUOTE - EDIT - DELETE -

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