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Terry Lloyd 1952-2003
DoctorGonzo Started conversation Mar 24, 2003
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/2877767.stm
Although the words 'thought to be dead' are used in the BBC report, it's unlikely that ITN would announce his death without pretty solid information. Terry Lloyd was first western journalist to get into Kosovo, a brave thing to do considering the Serbian army's reputation for murdering journalists. He also broke the story of Saddam Hussein's attacks on the Kurds in northern Iraq.
War reporting always causes me two experience two conflicting emotions. There is the natural revulsion at bloody conflict, at the needless loss of life. But there is also a desire - almost bordering on jealousy - to be out there myself. It's reporters like Terry Lloyd who are an inspiration. Dogged determination without showboating, and with a much-needed humanity.
Terry Lloyd 1952-2003
Blues Shark - For people who like this sort of thing, then this is just the sort of thing they'll like Posted Mar 24, 2003
For some reason, the old Magazine classic, 'Shot by Both Sides' is playing in my head at the moment...
Terry Lloyd 1952-2003
DoctorGonzo Posted Mar 24, 2003
I'm wondering why there isn't a bigger stink about this, considering it seems to be a 'friendly-fire' incident...
Terry Lloyd 1952-2003
Blues Shark - For people who like this sort of thing, then this is just the sort of thing they'll like Posted Mar 24, 2003
Well, being careful of the restrictions I did point out to a colleague at work that the strike rate at the moment wasn't terribly impressive...
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