Mercenary turned monk passes away

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Mercenary turned monk passes away

Published: 24/04/2011 at 02:20 AM
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A former United States soldier of fortune who later became a monk in Thailand and helped hundreds of people overcome alcohol and drug addictions at the world famous Wat Thamkrabok in Saraburi has passed away.

A spokesman for the temple said Phra Gordon, also known as Gordon Baltimore of Harlem or the "Black Monk", died on April 20 in hospital.

He said temple staff were working with the US embassy in Bangkok to locate Phra Gordon's family, which was difficult as the monk no longer had a passport.

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Discussion 10 : 24/04/2011 at 07:53 PM10
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Very good man.
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Discussion 9 : 24/04/2011 at 07:31 PM9
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Sounds like a good man .
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Discussion 8 : 24/04/2011 at 03:47 PM8
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RIP Good man.
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Discussion 7 : 24/04/2011 at 02:40 PM7
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While everyone bickers over politics, this man committed his life to pragmatic ways to help the people around him. We have a lot to learn from his example.
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Discussion 6 : 24/04/2011 at 12:17 PM6
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Many benefited from his bus stop, very Noble, Rest in Peace Monk.
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Discussion 5 : 24/04/2011 at 12:12 PM5
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Bob Denard was a notorious French mercenary who served several dictators in Central Africa.

He worked together with the Belgian mercenary Jean Schramme.
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Discussion 4 : 24/04/2011 at 11:53 AM4
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What a legacy Pra Gordon, many will miss you, with my foremost respect, rest in peace.
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Discussion 3 : 24/04/2011 at 11:33 AM3
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I met Phra Gordon a couple of decades ago and felt an immediate kinship with him. I could sense a man at peace with himself and with a purpose in life. A very likeable guy who helped and inspired many. Rest in peace, Phra Gordon and may your legacy continue.
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Discussion 2 : 24/04/2011 at 08:53 AM2
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He would have been a good man to know.
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Discussion 1 : 24/04/2011 at 08:38 AM1
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Rest in peace, Phra Gordon.
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