Ben Linder Quotes

United States, Engineer
July 7, 1959 – April, 28, 1987.

Benjamin Ernest "Ben" Linder (July 7, 1959 – April 28, 1987), was an American engineer. While working on a small hydroelectric dam in rural northern Nicaragua Linder was killed by the Contras, a loose confederation of rebel groups funded by the U.S. government. Coming at a time when U.S. support for the Contras was already highly controversial, Linder's death made front-page headlines around the world and further polarized opinion in the United States

Anything you can do needs to be done, so pick up the tool of your choice and get started.

Ben Linder
- Up
- Done
I see the kids and I feel like taking them all away to a safe place to hide until the war stops and the hunger stops and El Cua becomes strong enough to give them the care they deserve.

Ben Linder
- Kids
- War
- Strong

So, instead, I try to put in light and hope for the best.

Ben Linder
- Hope
- Light
It's a wonderful feeling to work in a country where the government's first concern is for its people, for all its people.

Ben Linder
- People
- Work
- Country