the diary of a [newbie] rock climber

i've recently discovered the intoxication that is rock climbing. what follows is a collection of random thoughts, experiences and images related to my newbie rock climbing adventures. note: climbing is a dangerous activity. these are only my opinions and shouldn't be substituted for good sense and education. climb safely and at your own risk.

10.02.2007

scott helvenston: navy seal, blackwater employee, and climber


this photo and the headline "mom: blackwater should never forget my boy" was the lead story on cnn.com tonight.

the photo immediately caught my attention.

scott helvenston was killed in a horrific attach in fallujah, iraq in March 2004. he was employed by the security firm blackwater. blackwater has been embroiled in scandal lately over some seriously questionable operating practices.

the story about scott's mom's battle with blackwater can be read here:

http://www.cnn.com/2007/US/10/02/blackwater.falluja/index.html

scott was an avid climber and led numerous mountain-climbing expeditions.

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posted by david mejias @ 10:19 PM

2 Comments:

At 10/03/2007 9:29 AM, Blogger Matthew C. Douglass said...

"seriously questionable operating practices" ?

That's like saying the Bush administration has "slightly expanded presidential powers".

 
At 11/20/2007 8:27 PM, Blogger Scott said...

I love you blog and your passion! I'll have to keep an eye out for mountains, that aren't mountains. Perhaps the 80's popcorn ceiling finish might make a good photo op. If not, i'll have to look harder.

 

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