The CBS sound man killed this weekend in Iraq was once embedded with injured ABC newsman Bob Woodruff. He seemed to love danger and travel - he recently shared an Edward R. Murrow award for coverage of the Pakistani earthquake.
But Iraq is out of hand. Already, 30 more journalists have died in that country than were killed in 22 years of fighting in Vietnam, according to Reporters Without Borders.
(Statement of Woodruff:)
I have met both remarkable journalists Kimberly Dozier and Paul Douglas in so many different countries from Israel to Afghanistan. Their work and intelligence have always impressed me, whenever our paths have crossed.
James Brolan and I were embedded together, working very closely on many difficult stories. During the Iraqi invasion in 2003 we spent more than a month on the road with the Marines and it was often James’ wonderful sense of humor that kept us going.
I was devastated this morning when I heard today’s news. My thoughts are with all of the families and friends of the men and women injured today in Iraq.
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