Get Well Soon, Scott Olsen!

Scott Olsen, US Marine and two-tour Iraq War Vet, was critically injured by police at Occupy Oakland.

Scott Olsen, a true hero :)

Hi Scott,

My name is Janet. When you got injured, I started a Facebook Support page for you. I go daily and I update it as soon as something comes up about you in the news or an article or when you have new followers.

When I first heard what happened to you, I searched for a page on Facebook to your name and couldn't find one, so I made this one for you on November 2nd. I hope you don't mind. My intentions were to send it to you once you recovered and I thought you might like to see it now since you're well on your way. I looked for your date of birth but couldn't find it or I would have written it on there in case your birthday came up.

I added a friend as another admin (his name is Joseph) I didn't know how long I would have access to the internet because my husband and I are living in uncertain circumstances (unemployed, facing homelessness and sick) Hopefully they won't turn for the worst but because we're on his last tier unemployment check, and of that the last check and little prospects of a job, I wanted to give you the page before things get even more hectic.

here is the link to the page.

I wanted to tell you HOW much I appreciate what you did and do and the strength you had after standing up for our rights and facing such a senseless and awful injury. You represent my husband and myself, as you do millions of Americans facing the same demise and for that I am extremely grateful!

I will keep up with your page until I have no more internet.

I wish you the best of luck, a FULL and QUICK recovery and once again, THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR EVERYTHING! You are my personal hero. Your page originally said "national hero Marine Scott Olsen" but your fellow marines advised that you would probably feel better if I didn't write that, because if you were a Marine, you most likely felt that you were doing your duty and nothing more... but you are still a hero in my eyes.

Semper Fi!

Janet♥

PS I cried so much when this happened because you remind me so much of my own sons. I have three about your same age. I'm so happy you've recovered so well thus far!
 

You're a Hero Scott!!!

Hey Scott,

    Ma' name's Nick and I am part of a musical duo called The Subjective Perspective.  We had written a song and we are playing it throughout America in tribute to yourself, the 99%, and the overall climate of 2011.  We'd love for you to take a listen and let us know what you think of it.  I'm a college professor as well as a musician and I want you to know you have hundreds of students supporting you and inspired by you.  You truly are a hero of social justice ma' friend.

   If you'd like to hear the song, and check out the music video we made for it, just go to www.reverbnation.com/thesubjectiveperspective .  It is the first video at the bottom of the page titled Dead Peasant Uprising.  We hope you enjoy and feel inspired after you hear it.  There is undoubtedly an uprising.  And you will go down in history as a heroic face of it.  I hope our song uplifts you.

Peace n' Luv n' Light always... and we wish you a joyful and inspiring holiday season to you and your loved ones filled with great cheer and great strides in health,

Nick and Lisa (The Subjective Perspective)

 

Get Well wish from ex squid

Hey Scott - as a Marine with two Afghanistan tours to your credit, you speak with gravitas for Occupy. I am proud of you for providing voice of injustice by Wall Street, brutish militarized police and the ebb of our Constitutional rights. Good on ya kid! If you need anything during ur convalescence, I'd like to help. Please let me know!
My best,
Steven Benton
CDR, USN (ret.)

Photo

Sent from Steve's iPhone

Thank You

Hi, Scott

I just wanted to thank you for standing up for our rights and I'm sickened by what happened to you.  I really hope that you sue the Oakland police department for what they did to you, especially considering that they caused you brain damage.  I'm sure one of the occupiers had to have seen which officer fired this canister at you.

There are so many of us pulling for you and thankful that you are a part of IVAW.  You give me hope.  You are in my thoughts and I'm so glad to hear that you're able to speak now.

With caring and in occupation,

Kim Fortin
Minneapolis, MN

Scott Olsen speaks in USA Today exculsive video interview

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Here is Scott's first interview since being hospitalized for an injury suffered during the now infamous police crackdown at Occupy Oakland. You can hear that his speech is a little compromised, and he speaks a bit slowly. But given the severity of his injury, he has made a remarkable recovery. He continues to work with a speech therapist, and doctors expect him to fully recover.

Scott is a proud member of Iraq Veterans Against the War, and in this video he shares not only an update on his health, but also why he became involved in anti-war organizing and the Occupy Movement.

Click on this image to watch the video:

Thank you to USA Today producer Solay Howell, and reporter Rick Hampson for this great video and interview.

And many thanks to all those who spoke out to Oakland Mayor Jean Quan for justice for Scott and for donating to his medical fund.

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Thank you

Dear Scott,

  
Lots of love, peace, courage and strength coming your way from Dubai. Thank you for standing up against injustice. More power to you.

 I was really touched by you and your story. I prayed for you and sent you Reiki while you were injured. And it's good to see that you have made a good recovery.

 I salute brave people like you.

 Thank you for your gift to the world. You are an inspiration.

 Love,
Savio Alvares

 PS: I am a 33-year old Indian, living in Dubai. I work as a copywriter in advertising.

much love ffom the whole world

Keo_7109

hey,
I'm Keo from France, I follow and support the mouvement occupy.
I heard about your story and I think that, after this injustice and violence you've been through, all you need is LOVE.
So I send lot of shiny sunrays, a strong wind of Hope, many happy dansing bubbles, and much much LOVE !!!
for you, and for all the people
THANK YOU for being, standing, trying, fighting, occuping, creating, believing, dreaming..........
Bon rétablissement !
Kéo

Third Eye Blind "Occupy" song mentions Scott Olsen

Reference to Scott in the lyrics of Third Eye Blind's new Occupy song "If Ever There Was a Time".

Also, in the intro, you can hear the soundclip of people calling for the medic for Scott.

Lyrics:

if there ever was a time, it would be now is all I'm saying if there ever was a time to get on your feet and take it to the street cause you're the one who's getting played right now by the game they're playing come on meet me down at Zuccotti park

oh where are the youth, we need you now
come speak the truth, come break it down
where are the youth, we need you now

if there ever was a time, it would be now
to make the masters hear this
if there ever was a time to get downtown
and get non violent and fearless
things only get brighter when you light a spark
everywhere you go right now is Zuccotti park

and news corps says you don't have a plan
well sit down man, i'll tell you again
the plan's to stand together up to greed
and a tear gas can in a veteran's face
won't change the case

(chorus)

if there ever was a time, it would be now
for the rest of us
if there ever was a time it would be now
cause money and power are incestuous
a moment makes a movement
or it fades out in the dark
come on meet me down at Zuccotti park

and i saw a sign in the oakland spring
it said "occupy everything!"
or by and for and off won't mean a thing

 

Get Well Soon!

Dear Scott, 

I'm a senior at the University of Alabama studying graphic design and criminal justice. One of my teachers recently told us about your tragic incident. I think your willingness to peacefully support a cause you believe in no matter what the costs is brave and noble. Also, I cannot tell you how much I appreciate your service as a Marine and a two-tour Iraq War Vet. My little brother is a cadet at West Point, and I would hope he'd be given the same love and respect were he ever in the same situation. I hope you have a speedy and full recovery! I'll be praying for you and your family during this time. 

God Bless, 
Jane Ellis

Get Well Soon!

Dear Scott, 

I'm a senior at the University of Alabama studying graphic design and criminal justice. One of my teachers recently told us about your tragic incident. I think your willingness to peacefully support a cause you believe in no matter what the costs is brave and noble. Also, I cannot tell you how much I appreciate your service as a Marine and a two-tour Iraq War Vet. My little brother is a cadet at West Point, and I would hope he'd be given the same love and respect were he ever in the same situation. I hope you have a speedy and full recovery! I'll be praying for you and your family during this time. 

God Bless, 
Jane Ellis

Get well soon!

Scott Olsen,

My name is Nicole Nealon and I am a double major in Criminal Justice and Psychology at the University of Alabama. Last week my law enforcement teacher, Professor Ivie, shared with us the tragic incident you recently went through. I was shocked to hear what had happened, as well as to find out the critical injuries you sustained. I am so grateful to hear that you are expected to fully recover! I wish you the best of luck with regaining your speech and throughout your time in rehab. I know it's going to be a long road, but you're a strong man who has fought for and defended our country so I know that you'll pull through and be back in action soon enough. Thank you for your service in the Marines, and I wish you a speedy and full recovery! :)

Sincerely,
Nicole Nealon 

Get Well

Good evening,
 
My name is Justin Griswold. I attend the University of Alabama and my criminal justice teacher showed us the video clip of your incident. First of all I want to thank you for serving our country. I am currently enrolled in ROTC and one day hope to serve this wonderful country myself. Secondly, the way you handled yourself in that hostile environment was nothing short of impressive. You certainly represented your country, as well as yourself, in a way that anyone in their right mind would be proud of. Get well soon and thanks again for your service (Happy belated Veteran's Day).

Speedy Recovery

Hello my name is Lakeesha Hannah, and I am from Alabama. I attend the
University of Alabama majoring in Criminal Justice with a minor in
Social Work. I also served in Iraq and Afghanistan, did a year both
tours. My Criminal Justice class has been keeping up with Occupy
Oakland and I heard about your story. I do believe what happen to you
was very sad and wrong and I am wishing you a well and very speedy
recovery. May God bless you and your family.

Speedy Recovery


Hello my name is Lakeesha Hannah and I am from Alabama. I attend the University of Alabama majoring in Crimnal Justice with a minor in Social Work. I to also served in Iraq and Afghanistan My CJ class has been keeping up with what has been going on in Oakland and heard about your story. I do believe what was done to you was very wrong, and  I am wishing you well and a speedy recovery. May God bless you and your family.

WW - Scott pic

Hi there,

I'm with Willamette Week, an alt-weekly newspaper, in Portland, OR. 
We got several stories this week in our next issue that focus on Occupy Portland. One however focuses on Occupations elsewhere and the larger problems other cities have faced.
Curious if we could get permission to print one of the following pics from your site.
Do you own the rights? Is there a higher resolution version?
We go to press this evening so a prompt response is greatly appreciated.

Regardless of your answer, hope Scott's condition continues to improve.
Take care out there.

Best,

...ben mollica

Art Director
Willamette Week
2220 NW Quimby St.
Portland, OR 97210
w. 503.445.2742

Semper Fi brother. /b/ from OWS

Hey brother. Just wanted to send my love. Made my way up from OWSLosAngeles the morning of the general strike. Marched with our brothers and sisters to the port. They came and raided the camp again that night. I stood the line with other brave souls. Took a grenade to the face, they tried to take a head shot at me with the rifle rubber bullets, got me, and I spent 5 days in San Rita. I'm healthy and safe, ready for another day. I know you already know this, but your injury was not in vein. Get well soon, perhaps we shall cross paths some day. I served with 2/1 & 1/1, 0311. We are all here for eachother. take care, keep fightin the good fight. God Bless you and your family.

Get Well!!

Dear Scott,

I have recently heard of your injuries and I just wanted to send an email to show my appreciation for you serving our country and that I hope you recover soon! I am so grateful that you have been willing to put your life on the line for your country the past few years!! A special thanks for your 2 tours to Iraq. I honestly can not imagine what that must have been like and you went not only went once but twice and that amazing! So thank you so much for that! Also, I am so sorry to hear about what you have recently went through. Once again I am unable to relate but I am praying for a fast and full recover for you! I know it is probably going to be the hardest time in your life. However, I pray that you would rely on the Lord's strength because his is the strongest and he is able to get us through anything! Thank you so much for all of your dedication and hard work!!!!

Thanks,
Heather Phillips!!!

Get Well!

To Scott Olsen!
First of all... Thank you so much for serving our Country. Thank you for your courageous heart along with all the other men and women who are protecting our home soil! I will be praying for you and your family and friends for a fast and full recovery! The Lord has big things planned for you so keep pushing through it and remember to smile every day at all the new blessings and progress you will be making. Stay Strong :)
Sincerely,
Brianne Vande Griend

illustration for scottolsen.org

Jonas_w_scott_olsen2

Hello,

My name is Jeremy Begin and I was working as a street medic in Oakland the night that Scott got shot. I am also the creator of a comic called After the Dream, which is fictional but inspired by real political events. I wanted to use my website to show solidarity with and support for Scott, so my partner Damon Bowie and I put together this illustration. The character pictured is a soldier-turned-activist named Jonas DeSantis. My best wishes go to Scott and his family. Thank you for standing with us, and may you have a speedy recovery!

Peace,
Jeremy

Get Well Soon

Dear Scott, I am a student at the University of Alabama studying criminal justice. I recently just heard of the incident involving the SFPD and your injury. I am deeply sorry that this occurred. From what I witnessed on the news and from knowledge that I have attained from my criminal justice classes, the SFPD used excessive force in trying to clear the crowd. I feel so sorry that you were the victim of this excessive force. Though, my main point of this email is not to debate what happened. It is to wish you well and that you have a speedy recovery. You served for us and the least the American public could do is wish you well. Thank you and get better soon.
- Mike Morrissette

Get Well Soon!

Scott, 
Thank you for all you have done for our country in your time spent as a member of our armed forces! It's because of people like you that we are able to have protest and movements like the one you were injured in. I hope you have a speedy recovery and know that you are an inspiration to many people like myself! I am praying for you and your family during this trying time.

God Bless,
Katlyn Stricklend

Get well soon!!

Dear Steve,

I am a student at the University of Alabama, and I wanted to let you know that you are greatly appreciated for all that you have done. You have risked your life for the sake of your country serving two tours overseas. My CJ 220 class discussed your unfortunate incident with a tear gas canister. I hope you make a 100% recovery with no long term effects. Again, thanks for all that you have to for our country!

Get well Scott

Dear Scott,

I am a senior at the University of Alabama majoring in Criminal Justice.  I was recently informed about what happened to you in Oakland, CA by my professor, Christine Ivie Edge.  Ms. Edge dedicated a segment of our class lecture to educating us this topic.  I too, am from Oakland, CA and had not heard about this situation.  I hope your recovery is fast and I will continue to keep you in my prayers and your family as well.

Sincerely,

Ronald James

Occupy Together

Scott, it was sad to hear that one of our soldiers who risked his life for our Country, probably more than many times, comes home, expresses his 1st ammendment rights which he fought for, just to get critically injured by the very people he fought to protect! Get well Scott, we are all rooting for you. You are in our thoughts and prayers.... In solidarity, Douglas Johnson, Seattle.....one of the 99%

Scott Olsen was Blown Up by police NOT tear gassed

SCOTT OLSEN was NOT hit by a canister of tear gas!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 


I believe my YouTube footage of YouTube footage shows Scott Olsen to be blown up by multiple police grenades.


He sees the man throw it.
He turns and runs.
He is accelerated past a man already running.

 He is blown off his feet and lands on his face.


My film is expanded +/-400%; slowed to 1/10 speed and tracked to keep Scoot Olsen in the center of frame.

YouTube user name channel = ArtVyd

Video 1 is an overview of the events.
ScottOlsen_ShotSeenRoundTheWorld

Video 2 deals only with the first grenade attack with arrows and stills
ScottOlsen_FraggedByPolice

!!! points out individual police officer throwing 1st grenade  !!!

police grenade = Industrial Complex Explosive Device or ICED
Scott Olsen was fragged or ICED.

Vyd
239.337.2893
Fort Myers Florida

WITNESSED it while watching LIVE. Get well,

I meant to say that I was watching the live stream from the helicopter view and was dumbstruck about what was happening, I saw them shoot you, I saw you fall, I saw the grenade go off near your head when people ran toward you to get you safe and I saw them run as it went off, I saw them come back, and it happened over and over and it made me sick. 
 If you need me to testify in your behalf, I will.
Now get well.


Begin forwarded message:

From: Brian Knight <brian@memphisindie.com>
Date: November 8, 2011 5:54:56 PM CST
Subject: Get well,

Scott,

I hate what they did to you. Get well soon. Make sure they are held accountable. What they did should land hem in prison for quite a spell. Make sure they get their turn to serve.

Brian Knight
brian@memphisindie.com



I was right there..

Hey Scott,

 

My name is Vanessa Studnick. I wish I’d messaged you sooner, I just didn’t and still don’t know how to articulate myself. My friends and I were the first by your side, screaming for a medic – I was in the green shorts/orange shirt. We had to drag you away as the police began to fire more grenades at us...  I’d love to see you when you are well enough. That night is all I can think of. All of my thoughts are with you, get well soon.

 

With all the love I have,

Vanessa Studnick



ps I attached a picture of the sign I wore last week when I had no voice, from the tear gas / screaming. I'd lost my voice, but refused to remain silent.

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