Update: Oakland: Scott Olsen gives 'thumbs-up' to messages of support

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Occupy Oakland: Scott Olsen gives 'thumbs-up' to messages of support
Iraq war veteran, who fractured his skull after he was apparently hit by a police projectile, still communicating via written notes
Adam Gabbatt in Oakland guardian.co.uk,
Monday 31 October 2011 11.00 EDT

http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2011/oct/31/occupy-oakland-scott-olsen-thumbs-up?newsfeed=true

Occupy Oakland: Scott Olsen was hit on the right side of his head during the protests, damaging the speech centre of the brain.

Scott Olsen, the Iraq war veteran injured during police attempts to clear Occupy Oakland on Tuesday, has given a sign of appreciation for the wave of goodwill shown by fellow protesters across the US.

Olsen's roommate, Keith Shannon, said the 24-year-old gave a "thumbs-up" after being told of the support he has received – which has included vigils across the US and marches against police brutality...

Olsen was hit on the right side of the head, damaging the speech centre of the brain. Video footage showed a police officer throwing a non-lethal explosive near to a stricken Olsen as fellow protesters came to his aid.

Shannon told the Guardian that Olsen is still communicating via written notes – although these tend to be short – and that Olsen's spelling has suffered since he was injured.

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Wanted to keep the news current on Scott - We won't let this go away!

Love and blessings to Scott!

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