On the ground and in the air, not much is known, and facts are few and far between.

"Since 1998, more than 20 private contractors have died in Colombia, and their deaths have hardly been mentioned."


http://onlinejournal.com/artman/publ...ter_1785.shtml


http://www.americas.org/item_15405


http://www.ciponline.org/colombia/contractors.htm

And what is the point you're trying to bring ??????

No point at all, just an observation and remembering some Americans who died in the service of their country.

It's sad really. I had never even heard about the three hostages until now. Thanks for sharing. My prayers are with them.