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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region Forums17 years ago this week, our friend and WSJ collegue Daniel Pearl was killed by terrorists.
David Fahrenthold RetweetedIt was 17 years ago this week that our friend and WSJ collegue Daniel Pearl was killed by terrorists in Pakistan. That is what real journalism means. Let us not forget him.
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17 years ago this week, our friend and WSJ collegue Daniel Pearl was killed by terrorists. (Original Post)
mahatmakanejeeves
Feb 2019
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CaliforniaPeggy
(149,611 posts)1. I remember his horrifying execution!
His wife was pregnant with their son.
Such a horrible time. Little did we know it was just the start.
irisblue
(32,971 posts)2. 🕯️
oberliner
(58,724 posts)3. So sad and tragic
Can't believe it was that long ago.
Meowmee
(5,164 posts)4. I have not forgotten
And I cant believe it was that long ago. Murdered because he was jewish not only because he was a journalist😿 rip
applegrove
(118,642 posts)5. Shocking. At least I was not stupid enough to click on the video of
his murder unlike some people.
smirkymonkey
(63,221 posts)6. K&R
leftynyc
(26,060 posts)7. May his memory be a blessing