Quotes and Attribution Exercise
Read the following news
information. I want you to select four quotes that should be used in a story. Feel
free to shorten quotes if you think they need it. Tell me where you would put
them in the story, if you can.
Who: 28-year-old
Boise resident, former Marine and Afghanistan veteran Lee Vinlee. He lost his
right leg and three fingers on his right hand in Afghanistan.
What: Joining the
pro golf circuit after success in regional tournaments
When:
Participating in a pro-tournament this weekend
Why: He lost his
leg and fingers when he stepped on a bomb in 2011; He says golf has helped him
recover
Where: In Hawaii
How: He has won
three regional golf tournaments across the Pacific Northwest
Quotes:
From Vinlee:
·
Regarding
golf and his injuries:
o
I don’t feel that different from any other
golfer out there. It just so happens that I lost my leg and fingers in
Afghanistan. Most of the guys notice and then we just move on.
o Golf is a big recovery tool for
me. It’s uneven terrain, there are sand traps, so when I got my prosthetic, it
tested me physically and mentally—it takes my mind off the negative thoughts.
o
It’s fun playing in pants because you’ll go with some guys you don’t
know and after a few holes, I’ll need to adjust the leg and they do a double
take. Some of them get really surprised because they didn’t know I even
had a prosthetic. I find it funny.
o
This tournament is called the North Beach
Masters. There are professional players from all over the world here. It’s a
big event and I think that is neat.
From the Professional
Golf Association:
·
Regarding
Vinlee’s participation
o
We are thrilled to have Mr. Vinlee participant
in this event. Our armed forces make sacrifices for all American’s and to have
a veteran with us on tour is a great honor. We wish Vinlee the best of luck
this Saturday. The competition will be fierce.
o
We offered to provide Mr. Vinlee with added help
for the event —even a handicap. He dismissed them politely, and then just destroyed some of the best
golfers on the tour in practice. “He’s got intensity and a drive that shames
most people.”
o
The tour is very pleased about the venue of this
event. It is a fitting tribute to Mr. Vinlee and the rest of the veterans who
will be attending.
Vinlee’s wife
·
Regarding
her husband’s accomplishments
o
Our family is all so proud of him. He will be a
winner no matter what the outcome and we wish he will be home soon.
o
Lee strives to succeed in golf for more than his
own well being. He does it
so that other wounded servicemen and women can see that it’s not over when you
get hurt. There are other ways for them to contribute, succeed or grow.
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