Richard Swanson
(Lincoln City, Oregon)
Richard Swanson, 42, was attempting to walk from Seattle, Washington, to Sao Paolo, Brazil, while dribbling a soccer ball when he was struck and killed by a truck off of the Oregon Coast.Swanson's trip was intended to promote the One World Futbol Project, a non-profit that donates to disadvantaged communities worldwide.
Swanson left Seattle on May 1 and was travelling south by foot, staying with strangers he would meet along the way, although he spent two nights in Vancouver, Washington, with his adult son, Devin.
He spent Monday night with strangers who became friends, as all of his contacts did on his expedition, in Lincoln City soaking in a hot tub, then eating a gourmet breakfast. However, when he left the next morning and headed towards Newport, he was struck and killed by a truck around 10 a.m. along US Highway 101 near the city limits.
Investigators found some of his belongings among his things including his soccer ball, and they found that he had a website listed as breakawaybrazil.com. Police have not charged the driver. Swanson was declared dead at the hospital.
1 comment:
A perfect end to a fine socialist endeavor. Lord knows I would be pleased if most such outreaches came to justifiably equal, and quick, ends. Giving away money doesn't help people. Which is what most such seem to think is the answer. Creating jobs, which yes, means sweatshops, is how to give them a hard hand that gives them, eventually, the strength to give themselves a hand.
Oh, fine, I will pray for his soul. But I won't touch his mission with YOUR ten foot crucifix.
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