The world of journalism has been paying homage to a Fox Information correspondent who sustained severe accidents in Ukraine throughout an assault that left two of his colleagues lifeless.
Responding to now-deleted updates from Fox Information' Benjamin Corridor on Twitter, his colleagues and journalists from media shops together with CNN, BBC and The Washington Publish provided prayers and nicely needs to Corridor and his household as he recovers from his accidents.
"To sum it up, I've misplaced half a leg on one aspect and a foot on the opposite. One hand is being put collectively, one eye is not working, and my listening to is fairly blown," Corridor mentioned in a Twitter submit on Thursday night that has since been deleted.
He shared a photograph of himself carrying an eyepatch on his left eye and mendacity down on what gave the impression to be a stretcher or a hospital mattress.
"However all in all I really feel fairly rattling fortunate to be right here - and it's the individuals who acquired me right here who're wonderful!" Corridor wrote.
In an earlier tweet that has additionally been deleted, Corridor mentioned it has been "over three weeks because the assault in Ukraine and I needed to begin sharing all of it."
"However first I must pay tribute to my colleagues Pierre and Sasha who didnt make it that day. Pierre and I traveled the world collectively, working was his pleasure and his pleasure was infectious. RIP," Corridor wrote.
Corridor was wounded on March 14 when Russian forces opened fireplace on the car he was touring in alongside cameraman Pierre Zakrzewski, 55, and Ukrainian journalist Oleksandra Kuvshynova, 24.
Their deaths had been confirmed by Fox Information.
Fox Information' Dana Perino, co-anchor of America's Newsroom and co-host of The 5, paid homage to her colleague, saying: "With gratitude for the life that's @BenjaminHallFNC - what a human he's."
"God bless you Ben. Sending you and your loved ones good vitality & prayers," tweeted Fox Information nationwide correspondent Matt Finn.
Fox Information overseas correspondent Trey Yingst wrote: "We love you, brother. Maintain combating."
Fox Information correspondent Charles Watson mentioned he's praying for Corridor's "bodily and psychological therapeutic," including: "I'm so glad you might be nonetheless with us!".
"Keep sturdy. Maintain combating," tweeted Fox Information medical contributor Dr. Janette Nesheiwat. "We're all Praying for you! God wasn't able to take you."
CNN anchor Jake Tapper mentioned he's "sending finest needs and prayers" to Corridor, whereas WBAL NewsRadio speak present host Kimberly Klacik mentioned the journalist's "braveness and resilience will encourage many."
The Washington Publish's Dan Lamothe prolonged his nicely needs to Corridor, wishing him a "speedy restoration."
"Thanks in your arduous work," tweeted Lamothe.
6ABC journalist Jillian Mele described Corridor as "one of many most interesting people on the planet."
"@BenjaminHallFNC continued prayers to you and your loved ones," she wrote.
"Unbelievable. Benjamin is a British journalist, dwelling in DC together with his spouse & three daughters. He was hit by a bomb blast while touring in a automobile as he reported from #ukraine. @BenjaminHallFNC's colleagues Pierre and Sasha did not make it," added BBC broadcaster Victoria Fritz.
Corridor, a D.C.-based correspondent protecting the State Division, joined the community in 2015. He has beforehand been based mostly in London, Syria and Iraq.
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