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Why is it that media and social networks flood with concern and condolences, whenever a celebrity dies? Recently actor Paul Walker died an ironic death, high speed crash in a Porche. I feel for his family and am sorry for their loss, just like I would be for any American. Just because someone is famous does not in my eyes deem their life anymore valuable. Media and social networks portray a celebrities death to be more important then anyone else's. What about all the service members who on a monthly basis are KIA. Where is their appriciation? I understand that I volunteered to be in the service and do not expect a nationwide ceremony for any and every lost hero. However it's a lack of respect and appriciation, I feel every time another celebrity dies and it over publicized. This is my first thread post I hope I haven't violated any rules by my little rant, just looking for insight.
I don't get too upset. It's simply the nature of celebrity and how humans bond by shared experiences. I agree that some dirtbags receive too much press and other heroes go unnoticed when they pass. Walker seemed like he wanted to do some good with his fame/fortune:
""When you put good will out there it's amazing what can be accomplished." - Paul Walker, Reach Out WorldWide Founder Paul Walker took a simple idea and made it a reality by creating Reach Out WorldWide (ROWW). Four years later Reach Out WorldWide has evolved into something special. Reach Out WorldWide is a network of professionals with first responder skills, including doctors, nurses, firefighters, paramedics, construction specialists, heavy equipment operators, and other disaster-survival specialists, who understand that a fast response makes the difference between life and death. These professionals have put their “boots on the ground” domestically and worldwide, to immediately fulfill the unmet need in times of chaos, tragedy, and destruction. “Paul wasn’t someone who would just write a check and lend his name to an organization; he was the heart and soul of Reach Out WorldWide. Paul was the first one in and the last one out, he led by example and his hard work and dedication inspired everyone who had the privilege of working with him. He led one of the first teams into the hardest hit areas of Haiti and traveled to Chili to bring water, medical aid and hope after the Earthquake and Tsunami. He ran a chainsaw clearing debris and helping people get back into their homes during the hottest days after the tornadoes in Alabama… Some people play a hero, Paul was a hero. Paul was an honorable, hardworking, dedicated, respectful man with a humble spirit who shared his blessings with those who needed it most. It was an honor and a privilege to be able to work with, learn and look up to someone who walked the walk.” - JD Dorfman, Reach Out Worldwide Paul Walker was truly an amazing person and his impact will be forever felt. As the ROWW family mourns the loss of our founder, leader, brother and friend we pledge to carry out his dream of helping those when they need it most. Paul's legacy and good will lives on through ROWW."
You have to give him some credit though. Supposedly about 2 week ago he found religion again plus I just ran across this:
Walker's generosity
Tales of the actor's philanthropy are not new. CNN confirmed one story from a decade ago when Walker noticed a young U.S. military veteran shopping with his fiance for a wedding ring in a Santa Barbara jewelry store.
"The groom was just back from duty in Iraq, and he was going to be deployed again soon and wanted to buy a wedding ring, but he said he just could not afford it," saleswoman Irene King told CNN. "I don't think the soldier realized how expensive those rings are, about $10,000."
Although Walker noticed them, the couple apparently did not know who he was, King said.
"Walker called the manager over and said, 'Put that girl's ring on my tab,' " she said. "Walker left all his billing info, and it was a done deal. The couple was stunned. She was thrilled and could not believe someone did this."
King called it "the most generous thing I have ever seen."
I was not trying to make him out to be a bad guy or discredit him. I suppose a little more research on him as an individual would have helped. However I didn't intend the focus of the thread to be on solely Paul Walker. He was just an example of the media/social-media over publicizing another death of a celeb. In general when I see how overwhelmed/annoying people get over someone famous dying, and not having a solid reason why, I get upset. It's what keeps me motivated knowing being apart of the 1% only those who wear/wore the uniform with that American flag on their right shoulder. Only then can you understand the impact, and importance of a fallen hero.
Thanks for the insight.. Alelks and Head
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miclo18d
12-02-2013, 06:08
You think that it's bad that Hollywood stars get press when they actually die? I am a fan of The Walking Dead and after the mid-season finally (WTF is a mid-season finally anyway?) they had a memorium of characters that died on The Talking Dead after show!
I made some colorful comments to my wife about that!