March 31, 2008
Heroic Khmer Rouge survivor succumbs to cancer

I didn't happen to see mention of it on any of the blogs I read regularly, but I just learned that Cambodian-born journalist Dith Pran has died at age 65. I have read various articles and interviews by and about Mr. Dith over the years since first learning of his heroism through the film The Killing Fields. (If you have not seen that powerful and meaningful movie, please make it your business to see it now.) To me his death is as much of a tragedy as would be that of Nelson Mandela, although Dith's passing will not make nearly the headlines that the latter someday will. Please join me in taking a moment to remember (or learn about) the life of Dith Pran.

Posted by cynical at March 31, 2008 11:31 PM
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I hope the rest of his life was happy.
May he rest in peace.

Posted by: KarenZipdrive on April 1, 2008 09:00 AM

A nice tribute for a man of courage.

Posted by: Karan on April 1, 2008 04:57 PM
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