Missionary in Haiti? Is he alive?

[Shibumi]

This is a long shot, but years ago there was a missionary who went to Haiti to develop a ministry of some sort, and had great pics and stories. I was wondering if anybody knew what happened to him? Is he alive? Moved on? The last I heard anything was back in 2006?
I dont remember his screenname, but he was a white bodybuilder guy.
Thanks in advance for any help.

 

[Sean the Nailer]

This was "HotShotPhotography", and last I heard (within the past 6ish months) from him was that he was doing not too bad at all.

There were some contentious issues around his efforts, and I too am curious as to how things are getting along.

 

[PhOnEpHrEaK]

Hmm if you could get me an actual name I may be able to help, I'm connected to a few different missionaries in Haiti around Thomonde, and another place I can't even attempt to spell.

 

[Sean the Nailer]

All I can tell you, is it is this man: http://www.snipershide.com/shooting/members/hot-shotsphotography.html

Hope that helps.

 

[Guest]

I am still here.

 

[Shibumi]

Good to hear. My cousin is working with a foreign aid organization, and the stories are pretty amazing. Glad to hear your still alive, and hopefully well.

 

[Guest]

Haiti is growing but getting more cleverly corrupt. Big money hides in many ways and incorporates gangs to do their dirty work.

All in all, they are still people and God loves every one of them.

 

[Toebuster]

What god of the so many gods, is it that that loves the Haitian populace so much?

 

[PhOnEpHrEaK]

What god of the so many gods, is it that that loves the Haitian populace so much?

The Haitian people are some of the most genuine people you'd ever meet. They're just heavily oppressed, break that oppression and there great people.

But to answer your question. The same one that loves you.

By the way hotshot if you need anything let me know I'll do what I can. I'm in college majoring in missions/ministerial. My adviser spent I believe it was 23 years in Haiti as a missionary.

 

[Guest]

The Haitian people are some of the most genuine people you'd ever meet. They're just heavily oppressed, break that oppression and there great people.
But to answer your question. The same one that loves you.

QUOTE]

This is the perfect answer.
Even the poorest Haitians are kind and generous. They make our "me myself and I" American culture look pathetic.

Sadly, they are caught in a failure chain. I don't see much changing in this country in the next 10 years. There will be new industry and 300 more jobs but that is like a drop of fresh water in a bucket of misery.

PHO. I have been working there for 9 years (I travel back n forth) and am taking a few months break. I am worn out and must recharge for the next set of missions.

 

[Kogapsp]

Hey Mark nice to see you back again. I am still looking for my uncle that went missing while sailing in that part of the world a couple of years back.

KN

 

[PhOnEpHrEaK]

The Haitian people are some of the most genuine people you'd ever meet. They're just heavily oppressed, break that oppression and there great people.
But to answer your question. The same one that loves you.

QUOTE]

This is the perfect answer.
Even the poorest Haitians are kind and generous. They make our "me myself and I" American culture look pathetic.

Sadly, they are caught in a failure chain. I don't see much changing in this country in the next 10 years. There will be new industry and 300 more jobs but that is like a drop of fresh water in a bucket of misery.

PHO. I have been working there for 9 years (I travel back n forth) and am taking a few months break. I am worn out and must recharge for the next set of missions.

Definitely understandable. Everybody needs a break at some point, especially when you're in a constant high stress, high risk area and most likely unarmed. Hope you get the rest you need.

 

[tomcat mv]

All I can say is God bless you gentlemen.

 

[Guest]

Definitely understandable. Everybody needs a break at some point, especially when you're in a constant high stress, high risk area and most likely unarmed. Hope you get the rest you need.

You would think that helping people is easy and rewarding but the truth is they can turn on you in a moment. There is NO law in the slums other than big dog rules. The Haitians in Citi Soleil (biggest slum in Haiti) have been recently conditioned to ask for 20 -200 dollars. WE never ever give anything like that. When you don't give them something they curse you. This is a new development which pushes away genuine service minded people coming to help.
The area we have been working in has turned into a Sodom & Gamorah in the last year. The gangs have regained their territory back and when the quake happened in 2010 most of the prisoners escaped and made their way back to where we are.
Now elections are close and the slum is getting flooded with weapons and ammo. I am glad to be out of there for a while. The UN has lost control of the area. Their patrols are effective but as soon as they pass the gangs pop right back out.
It would be best if they were issued a shoot on sight ROE. That will never happen.


KOG: Condolences on your uncle

 

[PhOnEpHrEaK]

You would think that helping people is easy and rewarding but the truth is they can turn on you in a moment. There is NO law in the slums other than big dog rules. The Haitians in Citi Soleil (biggest slum in Haiti) have been recently conditioned to ask for 20 -200 dollars. WE never ever give anything like that. When you don't give them something they curse you. This is a new development which pushes away genuine service minded people coming to help.
The area we have been working in has turned into a Sodom & Gamorah in the last year. The gangs have regained their territory back and when the quake happened in 2010 most of the prisoners escaped and made their way back to where we are.
Now elections are close and the slum is getting flooded with weapons and ammo. I am glad to be out of there for a while. The UN has lost control of the area. Their patrols are effective but as soon as they pass the gangs pop right back out.
It would be best if they were issued a shoot on sight ROE. That will never happen.


KOG: Condolences on your uncle

It is definitely rewarding, but at the same time its mentally, physically and emotionally draining. I think my adviser was there too long ago she insists no one in Haiti has firearms except the military, and tends to get upset about my somewhat aggressive nature comparatively. But she was raised nonresistant though. I'll have to let her know about this report. I'd have to agree with you, a shoot on sight roe would be useful. Just them knowing it was there would probably end a lot of it.

 

[Guest]

Show her this. That is outside our orphanage. You can buy a gun within minutes here....small revolvers up to AK's and AR 15s. Ammo is harder to find. Supply & demand
That is why they have Blue helmets there.

 

[PhOnEpHrEaK]

I will definitely have to show her that. I think my first class with her is Tuesday or Wednesday.

 

[EddieNFL]

God bless and protect you, Hot Shot. My son spent a couple of weeks at an orphanage in the mountains near Tetayen in July. He said the need is so great he has to go back.

 

[Guest]

Thanks for the words but our situation is bleak at the moment.
We just got attacked and over run a month ago. They ransacked the orphanage, and took over the clinic. We are on freeze until we can get a plan of action to regain what we lost.
It is not a good situation.

Eddie: Good on you for raising a son that is active in the field. Thanks.

 

[EddieNFL]

I give Him all the credit.

 

[GLB]

hotshots I will keep you and your mission in my prayers.