tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4792448501090914169.post4458191968667918530..comments2020-06-18T05:54:48.904+01:00Comments on Bridge AFGHANISTAN: Our Thoughts with Karen.Bridge Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06635174315082041152noreply@blogger.comBlogger153125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4792448501090914169.post-1495303834706588912010-08-08T16:03:25.189+01:002010-08-08T16:03:25.189+01:00Please shut down the comments as pathetic and dama...Please shut down the comments as pathetic and damaged minds have overrun it. You cant even let solemn words and sentiment alone— you hijack even those you miserable human scraps.angvouhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11986780554724964458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4792448501090914169.post-93867763115111622010-08-08T16:02:39.614+01:002010-08-08T16:02:39.614+01:00There can be no justification whatsoever for crime...There can be no justification whatsoever for crimes against humanity. Hatred is the root of all evil and has absolutely no place in this world. <br /><br />To all the victims of this cold-blooded murder, may you rest in peace. My deepest sympathy to the families and friends they left behind, may you find peace and comfort during this time of grief.Sherrienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4792448501090914169.post-74388753176787301022010-08-08T15:57:49.722+01:002010-08-08T15:57:49.722+01:00A angle in the blue sky...A angle in the blue sky...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4792448501090914169.post-18957628381165410612010-08-08T15:57:32.875+01:002010-08-08T15:57:32.875+01:00This needs to be removed, the comment at 15.43 is ...This needs to be removed, the comment at 15.43 is disgusting.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4792448501090914169.post-40349814233251999492010-08-08T15:52:44.509+01:002010-08-08T15:52:44.509+01:00How tragic. Dr Woo and the rest of the aid workers...How tragic. Dr Woo and the rest of the aid workers are truly rare and heroic spirits.angvouhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11986780554724964458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4792448501090914169.post-19012424474409073772010-08-08T15:42:53.376+01:002010-08-08T15:42:53.376+01:00May I suggest that if there is no one available to...May I suggest that if there is no one available to moderate this discuss that it be shut down to stop the insults and lies leveled by some.Robert Wellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17101568140214706498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4792448501090914169.post-71789095089029230932010-08-08T15:39:19.203+01:002010-08-08T15:39:19.203+01:00Karen wanted to be a plastic surgeon and was consi...Karen wanted to be a plastic surgeon and was considering her options after finishing in Afghan and getting married this year. She was one of the ' lost tribe ' of doctors who by bad luck, were pushed out of the way by less experienced juniors in the MTAS fiasco of modernising training. The result was that many surgeons gave up on promising careers, changed specialties or tried to make a difference overseas.<br /><br />THERE WILL BE A KAREN WOO FELLOWSHIP ONE DAY which will be organised by Surgical colleagues in the UK to celebrate her life. It is a matter of discussing with her family what they feel would be appropriate at the right time.<br /><br />The sponsorship of Afghan Surgeons to learn plastic reconstructive surgery will be the most fitting epithet I can think of.<br />Or the funds could be raised for a surgical school in Kabul. Surgery was something she could have gone much further in, had life given her more time.<br /><br />She said three days before she left, that God had sent several angels to watch over her.<br />You know who you are, and what is to be done! and there are many more besides judging from these comments.<br />Let us honour her dear life with the spirit of kindness and adventure she lived with.<br /><br />daemon_dewing@yahoo.comDaemon Dewingnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4792448501090914169.post-77319581394837105832010-08-08T15:28:25.745+01:002010-08-08T15:28:25.745+01:00"In the slaughterhouse of love, they kill onl..."In the slaughterhouse of love, they kill only the best, none of the weak or deformed. Don't run away from this dying. Whoever's not killed for love is dead meat."<br />— Mawlana Jalal-al-Din Rumi<br /><br />"Have you ever gotten breathless before from a beautiful face,<br />for i see you there,<br />my dear."<br /><br />"Into this new love, die<br />your way begins<br />on the other side<br />become the sky<br />take an axe to the prison wall,<br />escape<br />walk out like someone<br />suddenly born into color<br />do it now"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4792448501090914169.post-5379826886638329632010-08-08T15:20:16.182+01:002010-08-08T15:20:16.182+01:00Is anyone aware of a memorial yet established for ...Is anyone aware of a memorial yet established for Karen or how to send condolences to her family? Please advise. Thank you.<br /><br />Sincerely, James Palmer (jpmondex@hotmail.com)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4792448501090914169.post-69045168424164451822010-08-08T15:19:33.571+01:002010-08-08T15:19:33.571+01:00"This being human is a guest house. Every mor..."This being human is a guest house. Every morning is a new arrival. A joy, a depression, a meanness, some momentary awareness comes as an unexpected visitor...Welcome and entertain them all. Treat each guest honorably. The dark thought, the shame, the malice, meet them at the door laughing, and invite them in. Be grateful for whoever comes, because each has been sent as a guide from beyond."<br />— Mawlana Jalal-al-Din RumiAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4792448501090914169.post-23336826912954555882010-08-08T15:11:37.874+01:002010-08-08T15:11:37.874+01:00"Forget safety.
Live where you fear to live.
..."Forget safety.<br />Live where you fear to live.<br />Destroy your reputation.<br />Be notorious."<br />— Mawlana Jalal-al-Din Rumi<br /><br /><br /><br />"Let yourself be drawn by the stronger pull of what you truly love."<br />— Mawlana Jalal-al-Din Rumi<br /><br />"Start a huge, foolish project, like Noah…it makes absolutely no difference what people think of you."<br />— Mawlana Jalal-al-Din Rumi<br /><br /><br />"An eye is meant to see things.<br />The soul is here for its own joy.<br />A head has one use: For loving a true love.<br />Feet: To chase after.<br />Love is for vanishing into the sky. The mind,<br />for learning what men have done and tried to do.<br /><br />Mysteries are not to be solved: The eye goes blind<br />when it only wants to see why.<br /><br />A lover is always accused of something.<br />But when he finds his love, whatever was lost<br />in the looking comes back completely changed."<br />— Mawlana Jalal-al-Din Rumi (Night and Sleep) <br /><br />asadullah shishaniAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4792448501090914169.post-18213168822680217372010-08-08T15:10:56.403+01:002010-08-08T15:10:56.403+01:00Rest in peace, Karen, and the rest of your colleag...Rest in peace, Karen, and the rest of your colleagues. I did not know her, but she was clearly a loving woman devoted to humanitarian efforts. This shouldn't be about whether or not the war is justified. This shouldn't be about conspiracy theories. This certainly shouldn't be about hate of any kind. Never mind religion and all the rest of it. This page is about a loving tribute to a kind, dedicated and beautiful woman, who was killed before her time while trying to make a positive difference. My thoughts go out to the friends and family of all those whose lives were taken in this tragedy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4792448501090914169.post-42462513601924120692010-08-08T14:55:56.799+01:002010-08-08T14:55:56.799+01:00'Jesus replied, " The hour has come for t...'Jesus replied, " The hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified. I tell you the truth, unless a grain of wheat falls to the ground and dies,it remains only a single seed. But if it dies, it produces many seeds. The man who loves his life will lose it, while the man who hates his life in this world will keep it for eternal life. Whoever serves me must follow me; and where I am my servant also will be. My Father will honour the one who serves me."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4792448501090914169.post-12045733634782659842010-08-08T14:38:15.485+01:002010-08-08T14:38:15.485+01:00Joshua needs a lobotomy...or maybe he already had ...Joshua needs a lobotomy...or maybe he already had one.<br /><br />May the Lord bless Dr. Woo's family and friends with comfort in knowing they will see her again. What a tragic loss.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4792448501090914169.post-52446482719414082412010-08-08T14:10:35.055+01:002010-08-08T14:10:35.055+01:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4792448501090914169.post-17430030333203494662010-08-08T14:03:38.798+01:002010-08-08T14:03:38.798+01:00..a sad farewell to a wonderful woman..graceful da.....a sad farewell to a wonderful woman..graceful dancer, dedicated doctor, impressive organiser, compassionate being..Karen I was taken by your compassion from the moment we met..how i wish this hadn't happened to someone as good as you..lysenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4792448501090914169.post-47645491629382584862010-08-08T14:02:33.667+01:002010-08-08T14:02:33.667+01:00I mourn the loss of thousands of Afghani children,...I mourn the loss of thousands of Afghani children, women(pregnant women), elderly people and even animals killed by NATO killers. Those thousands of innocent people were ignored by the media and attention was diverted from what really happened (wikileaks).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4792448501090914169.post-27838830729332702252010-08-08T14:01:24.480+01:002010-08-08T14:01:24.480+01:00Andrew,
You're right. Karen and colleagues a...Andrew,<br /><br />You're right. Karen and colleagues are what this is about. I mourn their loss. The world is worse for their loss. I got carried away - emotions and all. I'll shut up now. Thanks for the advice.<br /><br />Sean,<br /><br />Vancouver, WAAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4792448501090914169.post-80735384032154484072010-08-08T13:56:06.503+01:002010-08-08T13:56:06.503+01:00Karen was above all a humanist moved by people'...Karen was above all a humanist moved by people's suffering in Afghanistan and had the courage to leave a well paying job to work among them and help. I mourn her loss. <br /><br />Shah, Chicago,ILAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4792448501090914169.post-91301223308208616182010-08-08T13:55:11.522+01:002010-08-08T13:55:11.522+01:00Sean
I have come to the conclusion it is better t...Sean<br /><br />I have come to the conclusion it is better to ignore it. It is just trying to divert attention away from the fitting tributes to Karen and the other victims of this cowardly murder. No decent human being will take any notice of it's rants. <br /><br />Andrew<br />Ipswich<br />United KingdomAndrewnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4792448501090914169.post-12001995274318870512010-08-08T13:47:38.721+01:002010-08-08T13:47:38.721+01:00To all of those people posting negative comments: ...To all of those people posting negative comments: how in any way has Karen caused any of the problems in your country? She has done nothing. You can not justify the killing of innocent people by other people's actions in a sick, twisted variation of an eye for an eye.<br /><br />My thoughts are with Karen and her family. You did a wonderful job. May you rest in peace.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4792448501090914169.post-39747788583622332462010-08-08T13:45:52.533+01:002010-08-08T13:45:52.533+01:00I just read this awful news on my iPhone Sun newsp...I just read this awful news on my iPhone Sun newspaper app and was sad to read the story. First thing that came in my mind was WHY ??<br />I did not know anyone who got killed but my thoughts and prayers are with those whose loved ones were killed and will be missed forever and ever.Heleen (Rijswijk-NL)noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4792448501090914169.post-10865294911786094452010-08-08T13:42:47.756+01:002010-08-08T13:42:47.756+01:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4792448501090914169.post-35175115866042691382010-08-08T13:41:21.510+01:002010-08-08T13:41:21.510+01:00I don't hate you, I pity you. you have no unde...I don't hate you, I pity you. you have no understanding of human kindness and compassion. You are clearly the one full of hatred and cowardice. This is not the place for your vile comments. The chasm between Karen and her colleagues and people like you is too far to ever be bridged, they were on extreme end of good while you and those who killed them are on the opposite extreme of evil. I shan't respond to any more of your abusive posts as you are not worth the time or effort. To Karen's friends and family, you know there are many more people who share your distress and sorry than there are those like anonymous. Our thoughts are with you, continue your brave work in her memory.Andrewnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4792448501090914169.post-45776130786878507372010-08-08T13:37:32.049+01:002010-08-08T13:37:32.049+01:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com