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NPR journalist lost in Afghan ambush left a prolific legacy

Clip: 6/6/2016 | 5m 9s

David Greene of NPR joins Gwen Ifill to remember the life and work of David Gilkey.

Some stories can be told only because of journalists who are willing to risk their lives. Award-winning photographer David Gilkey of NPR and Afghan journalist and translator Zabihullah Tamanna were two such voices. The two died Sunday in a Taliban ambush in southern Afghanistan. David Greene of NPR joins Gwen Ifill to remember the life and work of David Gilkey.

06/06/2016 | Rating NR

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