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yeremy
Joined: 05 Nov 2007
Location: Anywhere's there's a good bookstore.
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 Posted: Sun Mar 09, 2008 1:40 pm Post subject: Foreign Teacher and Girlfriend Dies from Burns-my condolence |
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| I just read that William K. passed away from his burn injuries, apparently overnight. I want to extend my condolences to his family, friends and colleagues at that elementary school. I didn't know him, but his picture was that of a handsome and charismatic guy, who seemed to have a lot of friends. I was enraged by this and the previous stories. There is no need for this tragedy to have to happen today. |
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Mi Yum mi
Joined: 28 Jan 2008
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| Posted: Sun Mar 09, 2008 8:51 pm Post subject: |
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| Me too. I had some doubts weither this was real or a scam. Now I feel like crap doubting it. |
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laogaiguk
Joined: 06 Dec 2005
Location: somewhere in Korea
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| Posted: Sun Mar 09, 2008 9:38 pm Post subject: |
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| Mi Yum mi wrote: |
| Me too. I had some doubts weither this was real or a scam. Now I feel like crap doubting it. |
No, there is no reason to feel bad about having doubted it. |
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mrsquirrel
Joined: 13 Dec 2006
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| Posted: Sun Mar 09, 2008 10:03 pm Post subject: |
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| Out of interest what will happen to the excess money? Will it go towards a charity of some sort or will it have all been used up? |
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crazy_arcade
Joined: 05 Nov 2006
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| Posted: Sun Mar 09, 2008 10:08 pm Post subject: |
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| Out of interest what will happen to the excess money? Will it go towards a charity of some sort or will it have all been used up? |
What excess money? It's not like bills suddenly dissappear due to death.
They've raised about 60,000 $US and are looking 70-80 million in bills before they can transport the body back to the States. |
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mrsquirrel
Joined: 13 Dec 2006
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| Posted: Sun Mar 09, 2008 10:14 pm Post subject: |
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| Ah I thought they had received more than that. My mistake miss read the other threads and news articles. |
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bassexpander
Joined: 13 Sep 2007
Location: Someplace you'd rather be.
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| Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2008 1:49 am Post subject: |
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| His girlfriend died, too? |
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fromtheuk
Joined: 31 Mar 2007
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| Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2008 3:33 am Post subject: |
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| Yes, she has. |
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bejarano-korea
Joined: 13 Dec 2006
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| Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2008 4:24 am Post subject: |
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I hope the director who sponsored Bill Kapouns E2 visa and brought the poor sod over goes to jail for this.
In my pokey, crappy apartment, there was one door (the front door) meaning if there was a fire raging outside the door I would have got burnt alive.
How many of us live (or lived) in a fire hazard? the majority probably.
How many of us have worked for thieving directors who have skimped on our medical insurance? The majority probably. |
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ulsanchris
Joined: 19 Jun 2003
Location: take a wild guess
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| Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2008 4:50 am Post subject: |
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| I never followed this story too closely but this thread was the first that I heard that a girl was killed in the fire as well. I find it a bit sad that she wasn't mentioned as much as her boyfriend. |
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Mi Yum mi
Joined: 28 Jan 2008
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I agree with the guy above, but you know what will happen. A fine if that. Probably nothing. When and where is the candlelight vigil for this poor sod?
If anyone wants to start one up I'll be sure to go. |
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itaewonguy
Joined: 25 Mar 2003
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| Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2008 5:13 am Post subject: |
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doesnt the government of your country send back the body for free??
isnt that part of the governments duties? |
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I-am-me
Joined: 21 Feb 2006
Location: Hermit Kingdom
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| Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2008 5:24 am Post subject: |
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| I also doubted it from the beginning. Now come to find out his gf died in the fire! Why no mention of her? Money should be split between them. |
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bejarano-korea
Joined: 13 Dec 2006
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| Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2008 5:27 am Post subject: |
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| I also doubted it from the beginning. Now come to find out his gf died in the fire! Why no mention of her? Money should be split between them. |
You know what I-am-me - if Bill Kapouns girlfriend had been white and from one of the 7 countries - then her family would have been getting help with the money, I'm pretty sure of it - I'd hate to think the girlfriends family are getting shunted off because they happen to be Korean.  |
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Ut videam
Joined: 07 Dec 2007
Location: Pocheon-si, Gyeonggi-do
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| Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2008 5:34 am Post subject: |
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| ulsanchris wrote: |
| I never followed this story too closely but this thread was the first that I heard that a girl was killed in the fire as well. I find it a bit sad that she wasn't mentioned as much as her boyfriend. |
According to the posts by the Kapoun family on the Facebook page, his girlfriend's parents asked for privacy. The lack of mention was in accordance with their wishes. |
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