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May 22, 1963-April 6, 2003
NBC reported David Bloom, age 39, died Sunday. It was not combat related. He had a pulmonary embolism, which made him collapse on the battlefield, so medics raised him up, and brought him to a hospital where he was later pronounced dead. He left behind 3 daughters, the twins just turned 9, and the littlest age 3, and finally, his wife, Melanie. God bless his family, and may he rest in peace. |
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Bloom's Reports Include:
1. David was on the front line and embedded with the 3rd Infantry Division in the war on Iraq. They were on the verge of going into Baghdad.
2. Covered Washington D.C sniper cases.
3. From Israel on escalating violence in the Middle East.
4. War on terrorism at home (9-11-01).
5. Recovery efforts from Ground Zero.
6. Extensive coverage of U.S. military buildup off Haiti.
7. About police investigation and capture of Florida serial killer.
8. From Cuba during "Today's" trip there in 1991.
9. Hurriances Andrew and Emily.
10. The Somali famine.
11. Midwest flood reports.
12. ATF siege of Branch Dividians in Waco, Texas.
13. The escape of the Colombian drug lord, Pablo Escobar.
14. The coup in Haiti.
15. War in Bosnia.
16. O.J. Simpson trials.
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Thoughts About David
He was always where the action was. David was in the heart of every big story.
1. NBC's President Neal Shapiro says "over the past few weeks, we marveled as he demonstrated a tireless devotion to this story."
2. Former President Bill Clinton says "integrity and good humor will be missed...David Bloom was a smart, energetic professional whose enthusiasm for the job was evident in every question he asked and every story he covered." He was a GREAT man and reporter and will be missed!
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