Comments for Life Before Death at http://www.michaelyon-online.com , comment 1 to 20 out of 20 comments http://www.michaelyon-online.com Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:39:07 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.3 http://www.michaelyon-online.com/life-before-death.htm#comment-16398 afganistan irak iran sirada k?m var - ??et Sun, 16 Nov 2008 22:09:00 +0100 http://www.michaelyon-online.com/life-before-death.htm#comment-16372 Michael Yon is an American author, independent reporter, and blogger. He has been embedded on numerous occasions with American and British troops in Iraq, most prominently with the 1st Battalion, 24th Infantry Regiment of the 25th Infantry Division in Mosul, Iraq, a deployment that ended in September 2005. He continues to blog from Iraqi and Afghan towns and battlefields. Yon is a Special Forces veteran. He was charged with killing a man in a bar room fight, but the charges were subsequently dismissed when it was determined that he had acted in self-defense. His first book, Danger Close, details this event and tells the story of his life up to the age of about twenty, after he had completed the selection and training process for the Special Forces. -------------- Rachelle Guaranteed ROI - Rachelle Wed, 05 Nov 2008 06:18:00 +0100 http://www.michaelyon-online.com/life-before-death.htm#comment-16368 re: Unwashed, is what we've 'achieved' in Kunar, Nuristan etc so much superior to what the Brits have 'achieved' in Helmand? Using this article about these ongoing efforts, just for a bit point-scoring off our own allies is a bit cheap. Don't drink the kool aid. - Nevermore Tue, 04 Nov 2008 10:37:00 +0100 http://www.michaelyon-online.com/life-before-death.htm#comment-16185 I read your writing on FOXNews.com and then came over to your website. I must say, your work is excellent, both in content and in its audacity to cover things that others won't even think of. I am from Afghanistan myself, and I can't even dare take the road from Kandahar to Kabul, partly because I am the wrong ethnic group. I can only imagine the danger you go through as you go the 'heartland' of the instability in southern Afghanistan. No to discourage you from the excellent work you're doing, but please be concerned about your safety -- I am. Thanks for covering my country like no one else is. - Afghanistani Tue, 14 Oct 2008 15:53:00 +0100 http://www.michaelyon-online.com/life-before-death.htm#comment-16175 i wish the main stream would cover your work! Great job! U are the real deal! do take care God Bless!! Aloha DA - Da Durban Tue, 14 Oct 2008 03:27:00 +0100 http://www.michaelyon-online.com/life-before-death.htm#comment-16156 Nice Post. Thanks for sharing. - SEO Services Mon, 13 Oct 2008 12:21:00 +0100 http://www.michaelyon-online.com/life-before-death.htm#comment-16148 Your pix reminded me of a newly discovered interesting fact about butterflies. Their apparent staggering flight is actually finely and precisely controlled. They are "quartering" the breezes, sampling relative intensities of scents and traces in the air with their large antennae to find the best food/nectar sources nearby. Something like getting binocular or stereo odour readings. - Brian H Fri, 10 Oct 2008 05:17:00 +0100 http://www.michaelyon-online.com/life-before-death.htm#comment-16144 Michael: Great commentary and photos. Really took me back. I was a trainer and advisor to the ANP in Jalalabad in 04 and 05. We worked out of a refurbished Taliban compund on the west end of the city across from the Provincial Police HQ. Quite a year, but I enjoyed working with my ANP counterparts. Found most to be honorable men, especially the younger officers. Enjoyed getting out and around Jbad when we could, I found the common folk friendly and appreciative. Still have an interest in what happens there. Appreciate you getting the word out. Stay safe and check 6. - Greg Hostettler Thu, 09 Oct 2008 16:59:00 +0100 http://www.michaelyon-online.com/life-before-death.htm#comment-16143 Michael - The former king of Saudi Arabia was buried in an unmarked grave before sundown on the day of his death. Many muslims believe putting up a tombstone - and visiting it - smacks of ancestor worship. Perhaps the flags identified graves, and Al-Quaeda disagreed with the practice - Matthew - SC, USA Thu, 09 Oct 2008 14:39:00 +0100 http://www.michaelyon-online.com/life-before-death.htm#comment-16142 Michael, This article and included photos made me feel as if I was traveling along with you! Thanks so much for putting so much on the line so we can get factual reports on what life is like in Afghanistan! rochester_veteran - rochester_veteran Thu, 09 Oct 2008 13:38:00 +0100 http://www.michaelyon-online.com/life-before-death.htm#comment-16141 Butterflies and their shadows...I am enchanted. It must be a little oasis of visual poetry in an other wise constant vigilance against attack. Or are you fairly comfortable among the people? - Robin Thu, 09 Oct 2008 13:16:00 +0100 http://www.michaelyon-online.com/life-before-death.htm#comment-16140 Michael, I continue to enjoy reading your dispatches and learning from your photos. You are one of many of our great national treasures that continues to go unnoticed and unappreciated by the masses. Those of us who can't get enough of your information are gratefull for the human that you are. Be safe Michael. - tankerbabe Thu, 09 Oct 2008 03:17:00 +0100 http://www.michaelyon-online.com/life-before-death.htm#comment-16138 Michael - Great job as always. Your insight is invaluable and passed along at every chance I get. What's the feeling on the ground about the recent disagreements with the high level British General comments regarding the recent parallel with the British Basrah 'victory'? I'd be interested in hearing your perspective. Also, can you shed any light/feelings on reports of our SF groups and there progress into Northern Waristan? Not sure if that is a little too sensitive at this point or not. Always looking forward to your next dispatch. Mike USN Vet - MikeAngelo Wed, 08 Oct 2008 09:54:00 +0100 http://www.michaelyon-online.com/life-before-death.htm#comment-16134 Really enjoy the insight that your writing provides into the specifics of the unfolding situation there and how it affects the people. Keep safe and know that your instincts are right on. Great pictures. Do the Afghans seem to have the ambition necessary to pursue liberty and freedom, as a people, or are they just adapting to circumstances and "going with the flow" as new situations arise? - USMC Lifer Tue, 07 Oct 2008 20:12:00 +0100 http://www.michaelyon-online.com/life-before-death.htm#comment-16133 I feel that it is of some discredit to Michael and his wonderful reporting that I expect such high quality "news" each time I see there's a new despatch. Michael, I look forward to every report. I know you can trust your instinct and gut feelings. I pray that they they do not let you down. Please be careful. Stay safe. I fear that this is the only honest reporting that is available to the world. - tony Tue, 07 Oct 2008 18:59:00 +0100 http://www.michaelyon-online.com/life-before-death.htm#comment-16131 Michael, You have lot's of courage to go where most others won't. I know that your background has set you well to feel safe in a lot of places that others wouldn't. Still don't take too many chances. You only go around once and we can't afford to lose your insight and truth where nobody else tells it like it is. I look forward to each new dispatch. So stay safe and keep telling it like it is. The pictures are great! Take care and God Bless. PMG - Pete G. Tue, 07 Oct 2008 17:12:00 +0100 http://www.michaelyon-online.com/life-before-death.htm#comment-16130 Michael, what struck me as I browsed through your photographs is how little rubbish there is. Individual memoirs and pictures of Iraq often revealed a complete shambles, it would seem Afghanistani's are not like that. Very interesting. Regards Barry, Hampshire England. ps I was not aware our troops were failing to take the fight to the enemies of a better Afghanistan. Unwashed seems to disagree with your own assessments! - Barry Tue, 07 Oct 2008 16:33:00 +0100 http://www.michaelyon-online.com/life-before-death.htm#comment-16129 I checked the URL from the billboard in picture #14: http://www.etisalat.af/ . some kind of Telecom outfit; interesting the page comes up in english...so they either built in English or they spent some time to sniff a browsers language preference & serve that language up. looks like they have deep pockets. "Etisalat Afghanistan is proud to have been awarded the 4th GSM license in Afghanistan. We at Etisalat will bring The Afghan people our vast International experience and drive the Afghan Telecom market on to a higher level; through both competitive pricing and innovative services for our users. We enable people to reach each other, businesses to find new markets and everyone to fulfill their potential. Across Afghanistan we provide voice and data services for everyone. Reach out. The worldƒ??s waiting. " - Geoff Tue, 07 Oct 2008 15:32:00 +0100 http://www.michaelyon-online.com/life-before-death.htm#comment-16128 Do you ever ask the Afghans you meet "what do you think should be done?" or "what would you like to have happen?" I'm bursting to know what the girls think but will probably have to wait a few years for that. - Carol Tue, 07 Oct 2008 14:31:00 +0100 http://www.michaelyon-online.com/life-before-death.htm#comment-16127 So what have the Brits accomplished in Afghanistan with ALL their troops and resources? Don't drink the kool-aid Michael, their government has failed miserably due to their arrogance and relctance to take the fight to the enemy. 24 MEU and 2/7 have accomplished more in their 6 months on the ground then the Brits have in years. - Unwashed Tue, 07 Oct 2008 12:59:00 +0100