Nephew of Dalai Lama Killed Along Fla. Highway During ‘Walk for Tibet’
- Posted on February 15, 2011 at 2:33am by
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PALM COAST, Fla. (AP) — Officials say the nephew of the Dalai Lama has been killed along the side of a Florida highway during a 300-mile “Walk for Tibet.”
The Florida Highway Patrol says 45-year-old Jigme K. Norbu was hit by an SUV about 7:30 Monday night along State Road A1A along the east coast.
According to www.ambassadorforworldpeace.org, Norbu was walking on Valentine’s Day from St. Augustine south to West Palm Beach to bring awareness to the Tibetan struggle for independence from China. He has done the walks several other times including in 2009 from Indiana to New York.
That one marked the 50th anniversary of a failed Tibetan rebellion against Chinese rule that resulted in the exile of his uncle.
Norbu of Bloomington, Ind., was the son of the Dalai Lama’s late brother, Taktser Rinpoche.
EDITOR’S NOTE: Flaglerlive.com has a detailed report on the accident here.
Here’s a video of Norbu during a demonstration in Chicago last spring:
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Comments (51)
Thomas
Posted on February 15, 2011 at 2:35pmI admire his love of country and courageous heart, albeit displayed in a reckless fashion, walking 300 miles is not an easy thing. Insult him if you will, I would trade him for many of the sheeple I see today; you can do only so much wearing a ribbon… or for that matter posting on Blaze
Report Post »Bronco II
Posted on February 15, 2011 at 11:31amMy thoughts and prayers to the families accidents happen as sad as it is.
Report Post »Its Gonna Getcha
Posted on February 15, 2011 at 10:51amSo strange. Truth is so often stranger than fiction.
Report Post »iuriggs6
Posted on February 15, 2011 at 10:18amYou will be missed by everybody you knew. The Snow Lion will never be the same.
Report Post »Tom C
Posted on February 15, 2011 at 10:16amI know this’ll piss off a lot of people, but this nephew guy was an idiot for walking…ON A HIGHWAY…IN THE DARK.
Report Post »LLATPOH
Posted on February 15, 2011 at 9:48amNote that the article says “SUV,” not motorist, as if the driver was completely out of control of the vehicle and the SUV just decided to hit a passing Tibetan protester on its own.
When it’s an SUV, it’s always pointed out. SUV’s must be against a free Tibet.
All things aside, it is a tragic event.
Report Post »rfycom
Posted on February 15, 2011 at 9:26amEveryone knows you don’t walk on the streets in Florida. There are way more pedestrians called there than any other state.
Report Post »eat-more-bacon-USA
Posted on February 15, 2011 at 9:08amHere’s an idea: Don’t walk along the highway – not only did Mr. Norbu put himself in danger, but he could have caused the death of others.
Report Post »donh2
Posted on February 15, 2011 at 8:25amArre you sure they weren’t just filming a Groupon commercial ?
Report Post »Tomfang
Posted on February 15, 2011 at 8:07amThese SUV’s are out of control. It should be put on trial.
Report Post »amabOreil
Posted on February 15, 2011 at 7:37amThis is sad, and I wish for him to continue his path to enlightment (become a Buddha) on his next life. Now, for those people who are spewing hate about his misfortune, I and most Buddhist do feel sorry for you as your bad Actions, Speech, and Thoughts will create negative Karma that results in experiencing constant suffering (cause & effect) in this lifetime and in future ones. So when you are experiencing suffering and you start thinking “What Did I Do To Deserve This” try to remember your bad causes.
Report Post »Gonzo
Posted on February 15, 2011 at 8:10amSo I got that goin’ for me, which is nice.
Report Post »Mr. Mambo
Posted on February 17, 2011 at 1:54amI guess “Instant Karma”got him! Wonder what he did in Life to deserve his Karmic fate? Sounds like his family were all capitalists,and not true Boodists!
Report Post »Thatsitivehadenough
Posted on February 15, 2011 at 7:06amYou are disgusting. Whoever you are. The real person behind a comment like yours is the biggest loser.
Report Post »SpankDaMonkey
Posted on February 15, 2011 at 6:51am.
Report Post »Why all the Hate? What did this guy do, besides getting run over and killed. RIP Dude
RWNJ01
Posted on February 15, 2011 at 6:21amI guess those of you who find some joy in this death or find that he somehow deserves this are no better people than the leftists that would wish Cheney had a heart attack or made fun of Rush’s addiction. You people are of low character and more than likely not able to form a cogent political direction for our country, since a respect for life and liberty is a neccessary foundation for which you lack. I can‘t wait to read your posts saying how I’m an idiot or deserve to die for announcing my revulsion over your level of discourse.
Report Post »bbr48
Posted on February 15, 2011 at 8:10amGreat response to the heartless postings on this sad story. Thank you
Report Post »Mr. Mambo
Posted on February 15, 2011 at 8:58pmOkay! You’re an IDIOT! There,I’ve satisfied your request!
Report Post »Mr. Mambo
Posted on February 15, 2011 at 5:26amServes him right! I guess he is used to walking with water buffaloes. Or was! Don’t worry. According to his Religion’s belief in reincarnation,he may come back as a street sign! Thats what one gets for being a non-American protesting in America. He would have fared better in Egypt where he could “walk like an Egyptian”!
Report Post »Nervous Investor
Posted on February 15, 2011 at 6:20amMr Mambo – please keep your sick commentary to yourself …. same message to Tank3584.
Report Post »iuriggs6
Posted on February 15, 2011 at 12:06pmHe was an American living in my hometown. I know his family and they are wonderful people. His father was a acclaimed professor and Kunga,(the name I know him by) ran a very successful, very tasty Thai Restraunt. His brother is a very successful businessman in town. Way to jump to a conclusion on something you know nothing about.
Report Post »sodizzy
Posted on February 15, 2011 at 4:57amI have to say, not too bright walking in the dark on the side of a highway. Any reflective gear/stripes? which would be the least that common sense would dictate.
Still, a tragic accident.
Report Post »4thGenerationWarrior
Posted on February 15, 2011 at 4:38amWHAT AN IDIOT! Sad, BUT moronic.
Report Post »WireWizard
Posted on February 15, 2011 at 3:53amHe’s a journalist for huffpo
Report Post »Diane TX
Posted on February 15, 2011 at 3:52amDimmuBorgir, are you ones those “who can’t handle crack” that Charlie Sheen was talking about?
Report Post »Robert-CA
Posted on February 15, 2011 at 3:41amThat’s very sad RIP Mr Norbu & I hope that one day Tibet will be free from communism .
Report Post »SilentReader
Posted on February 15, 2011 at 3:41amWhat a tragedy.
Report Post »WireWizard
Posted on February 15, 2011 at 3:33amAnd people call me a jerk.
Report Post »WireWizard
Posted on February 15, 2011 at 3:31amI feel for the family of this man. I feel worse for the driver who killed this man, he will have to remember this for the rest of his life.
Report Post »At the risk of sounding insensitive, there is a reason we are taught to walk facing traffic when walking on the road. Like the law requiring cyclists to ride with the traffic, pedestrians walk against traffic for safety reasons.
Diane TX
Posted on February 15, 2011 at 3:39amThe news report states that the stretch of highway was very dark, and they surmised that he walking on the side of the road, without a sidewalk, because the side had a white reflective line to follow.
Report Post »WireWizard
Posted on February 15, 2011 at 3:56amI’m a cyclist, and I get so pissed when I see morons riding against traffic. More cyclists are killed by cars making right turns that way than any other.
Report Post »the_ancient
Posted on February 15, 2011 at 4:01amI am a driver and I get so ****** at slow moving cyclist riding on high speed motor ways…..
Get out of my way or die
Report Post »WireWizard
Posted on February 15, 2011 at 4:08amYou sound like my girlfriend.
Report Post »WireWizard
Posted on February 15, 2011 at 4:09am******?
Report Post »Robert-CA
Posted on February 15, 2011 at 4:31am@ THE_ANCIENT
Report Post »First of all cyclists are not allowed on highways unless it’s the only way to get from point A to B .
Second cyclists are allowed to ride on regular roads & when there’s no bike pass they have the right to share the road with cars , like it or not that’s the law .
Third so you prefer to kill a cyclist & go to prison instead of going around , well that’s a nice attitude & it shows how really careful you are when driving .
Fourth how about when you’re driving & someone going faster than you crashes into you & tells you & I’m quoting you “Get out of my way or die”
ObliviouslyAware
Posted on February 15, 2011 at 4:50am“ there is a reason we are taught to walk facing traffic when walking on the road”
Report Post »YES
“cyclists are allowed to ride on regular roads & when there’s no bike pass they have the right to share the road with cars , like it or not that’s the law .” NO
Like it or not bike riders have little to no common sense, I should know I used to frequently ride a mountain bike everywhere, hear that you fans of anti-offroad anorexic feeble bikes?! There’s also a law that says your not supposed to ride on the [unoccupied] sidewalk, but no [REAL] cop is going to give you a ticket for avoiding cars when you can.
Robert-CA
Posted on February 15, 2011 at 5:24am@ OBLIVIOUSLYAWARE
Report Post »I hate it when some uneducated cyclist use the sidewalk , also when they think it‘s ok to go through red lights when there’s no traffic or skip stop signs , that’s all against the law .
The law that I was referring to is “ Sharing the road ” & it’s enforced in some places in CA .
PunditPawn
Posted on February 15, 2011 at 8:31amAgainst traffic? I don’t know where you live… but the law here is to go WITH traffic, certainly as a cyclist.
Report Post »tower7femacamp
Posted on February 15, 2011 at 10:07amTry riding a motorcycle in the city.
Report Post »I can spot somebody on a cell phone mile away.
they REALLY are worse that the drunks at 2 am on sat night.
At least the drunk is trying to pay attention.
And I bet the driver that did this was on a cell call or texting.
AmeriCat
Posted on February 15, 2011 at 3:29amMy heart is crushed with great sadness for the loss of the Dalai Lama’s nephew, son of Tibet.
OK HOLLYWOOD….bottom up, top down….
Your Beloved Obama has failed Tibet!
Now is time for YOU to demand the Chinese Communists FREE TIBET!
Report Post »Mr. Mambo
Posted on February 15, 2011 at 9:01pmFirst,let’s demand the Marxist/Socialist,Obummer,free America!
Report Post »Diane TX
Posted on February 15, 2011 at 3:29amThis is very sad, indeed. It seems to have been a tragic accident, and that the driver of the SUV literally could not see Mr. Norbu on the very dark stretch of highway. My condolences to his family.
Report Post »WireWizard
Posted on February 15, 2011 at 3:35amI feel worse for the driver. There is no excuse for walking along a dark stretch of road with your back to the traffic, now the driver has to live with this memory.
Report Post »Sinista Mace
Posted on February 15, 2011 at 8:38amOm Mani Padme Hum.
May he not be reincarnated into this hell.
Report Post »mtnclimberjim
Posted on February 15, 2011 at 9:04amIt begs the question, Why would you walk a Fla hwy for Tibet? Was he trying to raise money for their own hwy?
Report Post »Jethro212
Posted on February 15, 2011 at 11:24amI agree with wirewizard, now someone has to deal with hitting an idiot who is walking the wrong way on the road in the dark. I almost hit a hitchhiker back in 2002, I can still see it in my mind, gets my pulse up, was dark, no moon, and he was walking on the traffic side of the fog line! I am still amazed that stupid VW Golf didn’t roll.
I called the Police and they said they were sending units to respond, I was the 3rd caller the gal said.
Report Post »NeoFan
Posted on February 15, 2011 at 11:45amWhy is it that the bumper stickers always say “Free Tibet” but they don’t say from what?
Report Post »Sinista Mace
Posted on February 15, 2011 at 3:09pmThe people of Tibet thought it was obvious to the world that they’re being oppressed by Communist China.
Report Post »getalong
Posted on February 15, 2011 at 10:45pmI agree, if he was walking such a long distance and had down walks before he should have known the basic safety rules for walking on busy highways and streets. Wear a reflective vest, and walk towards traffic or better yet don’t walk at night on a dark highway. While I feel bad for the family loss, I feel bad for the man in SUV who will have to remember the fact that he accidently killed someone.
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