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JamesG · 02-23-2011, 01:33 PM

Man Killed by Somali Pirates Worked in Hollywood
February 22, 2011
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Jean and Scott Adam, the American missionaries killed today, apparently during a rescue attempt, had once worked in Hollywood, according to The Wrap.

Before devoting his life to missionary work, Scott was a unit production manager and second unit director on '80s classics The Goonies, "The Dukes of Hazzard", "The Love Boat", and several made-for-TV movies.

The devout Christians have lived on their boat since 2004, dispensing Bibles, and were traveling off the coast of Oman Friday afternoon when they were attacked by pirates.

The two, along with friends Phyllis Mackay and Bob Riggle, were murdered Tuesday when Navy SEALS reportedly attempted to board the yacht to rescue them and a gun battle ensued with the pirates.

http://extratv.warnerbros.com/2011/0..._hollywood.php

Janice · 02-23-2011, 01:51 PM

I was so sad when I read this yesterday. Four innocent people, doing God's work, killed by those ANIMALS. One of the saddest stories I've heard in a while.

old grouch · 02-23-2011, 02:06 PM

What a terrible tragedy. I am praying for their families.

Marvo301 · 02-23-2011, 03:22 PM

This reminds me of the story of Jim Elliott, who along with four other missionaries (Ed McCully, Roger Youderian, Pete Fleming, and Nate Saint) were murdered by the Auca indians of Ecuador while trying to make contact with them in order to teach them about God. Jim once wrote in his journal "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain that which he cannot lose." The four missionaries who died off the coast of Oman lost their lives which they would have lost eventually anyway but they gained something they can never lose, eternal life in God's presence. May their loved ones find peace from this truth.

MrCleveland · 02-23-2011, 05:05 PM

This story will probably be mentioned in the magazine "Voices of Martyrs".

ponytail · 02-24-2011, 06:41 AM

That is so sad. Why can't people just be kind to others.

catlover79 · 02-24-2011, 02:51 PM

So, so terrible - what a horrible loss.

to all four souls, and God have mercy on these pirates!!!!

02-23-2011, 01:33 PM	#1
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,135	TV Producer Turned Missionary Scott Adam Killed by Somali Pirates Man Killed by Somali Pirates Worked in Hollywood February 22, 2011 Hot Topics Jean and Scott Adam, the American missionaries killed today, apparently during a rescue attempt, had once worked in Hollywood, according to The Wrap. Before devoting his life to missionary work, Scott was a unit production manager and second unit director on '80s classics The Goonies, "The Dukes of Hazzard", "The Love Boat", and several made-for-TV movies. The devout Christians have lived on their boat since 2004, dispensing Bibles, and were traveling off the coast of Oman Friday afternoon when they were attacked by pirates. The two, along with friends Phyllis Mackay and Bob Riggle, were murdered Tuesday when Navy SEALS reportedly attempted to board the yacht to rescue them and a gun battle ensued with the pirates. http://extratv.warnerbros.com/2011/0..._hollywood.php Attached Images

02-23-2011, 03:22 PM	#4
Marvo301 I'm NOT a Blockhead! Forum Celebrity Join Date: May 17, 2002 Location: The Great White North Posts: 21,456	This reminds me of the story of Jim Elliott, who along with four other missionaries (Ed McCully, Roger Youderian, Pete Fleming, and Nate Saint) were murdered by the Auca indians of Ecuador while trying to make contact with them in order to teach them about God. Jim once wrote in his journal "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain that which he cannot lose." The four missionaries who died off the coast of Oman lost their lives which they would have lost eventually anyway but they gained something they can never lose, eternal life in God's presence. May their loved ones find peace from this truth.
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02-23-2011, 05:05 PM	#5
MrCleveland Drew Carey from Hell Forum Star Join Date: Nov 10, 2007 Location: The City of Cleveland, in The State of Cleveland, in The United States of Cleveland Posts: 14,227	This story will probably be mentioned in the magazine "Voices of Martyrs".
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02-24-2011, 02:51 PM	#7
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,382	So, so terrible - what a horrible loss. to all four souls, and God have mercy on these pirates!!!!
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02-23-2011, 01:51 PM	#2
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	I was so sad when I read this yesterday. Four innocent people, doing God's work, killed by those ANIMALS. One of the saddest stories I've heard in a while.

02-23-2011, 02:06 PM	#3
old grouch Member Senior Member Join Date: May 13, 2010 Location: montana Posts: 1,877	What a terrible tragedy. I am praying for their families.

02-24-2011, 06:41 AM	#6
ponytail Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 20, 2004 Location: In Happy, Healthy, Wealthyville Posts: 4,273	That is so sad. Why can't people just be kind to others.