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To: majormember who wrote (86336)	4/2/2004 2:30:15 AM
From: Anthony@Pacific	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 122087

I will let everyone know,.... it was just a little while ago that we had dinner before he packed up and shipped off for training, after what happened to me, he watched my kids ,stayed at my home, just so that my wife could visit me when i was in NY before i was finally granted bail.. It's hard to believe that 6 years have gone by so quickly since we first met, but then again the last 2 seem so surreal, I have a completely differnt perspective now. I have seen that men in ties can be just as evil, deceptive and as cruel as those with pipes, guns, grenades, hearts w filled with hatred and a hate frenzy that only needs a few participants to fuel the hatred and reinforce it back and forth and back and forth. Scott and his 3 comrades didnthave chance, wether they had a car full of bullets or candy the hate was in control. We should be better than that. Surely the little voice inside that tells you" hey this is wrong " should be louder here than anywhere else,, dont ya think?? Peace, AE Anthony

To: majormember who wrote (86336)	4/2/2004 9:44:57 AM
From: Anthony@Pacific	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 122087

Published Friday, April 2, 2004 Fitness guru who trained stars among civilians killed in Iraq theledger.com By MASON STOCKSTILL Associated Press Writer LOS ANGELES Friends remembered Scott Helvenston as a dedicated athlete who was just as comfortable having fun with his children as he was helping Hollywood stars go through grueling training. Helvenston, 38, was among four American civilian contractors killed in Iraq in an ambush on Wednesday. They were working for Blackwater Security Consulting when their vehicle was hit by rocket-propelled grenades. In images seen around the world, an angry mob dragged the men's bodies through the streets of downtown Fallujah and strung two of them from a bridge over the Euphrates River. A statement on Blackwater's Web site said company officials were grieving for the deaths of the employees. "Our tasks are dangerous, and while we feel sadness for our fallen colleagues, we also feel pride and satisfaction that we are making a difference for the people of Iraq," the statement said. Two of the other victims have been identified as Jerko "Jerry" Zovko, 32; and Michael Teague, 38, of Clarksville, Tenn. Helvenston had served 12 years in the U.S. Navy, and was a member of the elite Navy SEALs special forces before leaving the service for a career as a fitness instructor and Hollywood consultant. He lived in Oceanside, south of Camp Pendleton Marine Corps Base, and worked as a trainer and stunt man on movies including "Face/Off" and "G.I. Jane," where he helped prepare star Demi Moore for her role as the first woman to join the SEALs. He also appeared on two reality series: "Man vs. Beast" and "Combat Missions." Mark Burnett, producer of "Combat Missions," said he'd met Helvenston during the 1993 Raid Gauloises, a precursor to the Eco-Challenge, and said he was upset to hear about the former SEAL's death. "It makes it all seem so much closer," Burnett told The Associated Press in a phone interview. "It reminds me of 'Black Hawk Down.'" Friends in Oceanside were devastated by the news. "He wasn't there to engage in any fighting, although he only told me so much about it," friend Anthony Elgindy told the San Diego Union-Tribune. "He was there to maintain the peace and protect the civilians who are there." Neighbor Fred Atkinson said Helvenston was a devoted father to his children, Kyle and Kelsey, and often took them camping or surfing. Helvenston had also founded a fitness company, Oceanside-based Amphibian Athletics, that promised to bring a Navy SEALs-style workout regimen to his customers. His wife, Tricia, had also participated in the Raid Gauloises in years past and appeared in some of the company's workout videos. Helvenston was born in Jacksonville and lived in Gainesville, Winter Haven, Orlando and Leesburg before joining the Navy when he was 17. Helvenston called his mother Tuesday morning from somewhere in Iraq. "He said, 'Mom, I love you and miss you. Don't worry I'm OK. I'm safe. I'll be home in June,'" Kathryn Helvenston-Wettengel told the Orlando Sentinel for Friday editions. It was not surprising that Helvenston had gone to Iraq to help his country after years out of the service, Burnett said. "That's what, in a time of need, true American warriors like Scott would do," he said.

To: majormember who wrote (86336)	4/2/2004 9:52:02 AM
From: Anthony@Pacific	Read Replies (4) \| Respond to of 122087

If there is a need to start a "fund" for his family or kids, I hope Tony would start it and tell us where donations could be sent in Scott's behalf. My days of starting funds for worthy causes are long over, everytime i tried, others did everything possible to destroy it, but I do have information for everyone. I urge everyone to please donate something, Its true Scott was a private contractor,but they sign all kinds of waivers and he had just accepted this assignment and hadnt even finished his first month, he leaves behind a daughter and son who adored him and are absolutely devastated, Scott lived modestly and had no real savings to speak of. So rather tha doing that next trade, sending a check to help with my defense ( its an "lol" I know ) or buying that new gadget from skymall, or donating to your favorite corrupt politiciain send a check, please to the following...please Thank you. I plan on sending one, even though my funds are frozen, I'll scratch something up for the kids. Peace, Anthony Blackwater Security Consulting has set up a memorial fund to help the victims' families. Contributions can be mailed to: Memorial Fund P.O. Box 159 Moyock, N.C. 27958 Greg Gross: (619) 498-6632; greg.gross@uniontrib.com