Breaking: Journalist Michael Kelly Killed at Baghdad Airport

ABC radio news | 4-4-03

[Rudder]

Just announced 5 minutes ago, journalist Michael Kelley embedded with US troops for the Atlantic Monthly Magazine was reported killed during the military action at Baghdad International airport.

That's all.

[MEG33]

Sad

[Constitution Day]

Very sad, but he might not be the last.

[dogbyte12]

I have heard this name before. Has he been a talking head on news shows? I think so. Lemme try to google up a picture.

[Trust but Verify]

If this is the Michael Kelly I'm thinking it is, he was an excellent essayist and I will miss his columns.

[wastoute]

Won't journalists' families be spared learning of their tragedy the way the soldier's are?

[RJCogburn]

Oh, no. He was a wonderful and intelligent writer.

[ArcLight]

Oh, God, no.

[Trust but Verify]

There is a link to his work on Drudge's website.

[dawn53]

Here's a link to his articles:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/opinion/columns/kellymichael/index.html

[bedolido]

is that the guy from Fox?

[sarasota]

I'm just amazed by the drive that journalists have to volunteer for this.

Is he the one that was killed in the humvee accident?

[benjaminthomas]

This is tragic. He was one of the very best.

[Dog Gone]

The Washington Post's Michael Kelly, or someone with the same name?

[fightinJAG]

No, no, no.

Prayers for families (((tears)))

[Mr.Clark]

I think he goes on Charlie Rose sometimes.

[Snickersnee]

How utterly awful! He was among the very best there was. That's gonna leave a big hole on the Right.

[3AngelaD]

The Washington Post Michael Kelly spells his name differently, Kelly, from the one listed above, Kelley. It would help if the report would have said for what organization he is reporting.

[CholeraJoe]

Greg Kelly is the Fox reporter with the 3rd ID.

[Rummyfan]

Very sad.... he was one of the good guys.