Thanatos

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Location: Vancouver, B.C.

Category: Crime Fighter / Social Activist

Status: Active

Team: Pacific Protectorate

E-mail: thanatos2008@live.ca

Biography

The name Thanatos comes from ancient Greek mythology, the personification of Death itself, a rather dark choice for someone who leaves such light in his wake. “I have taken on the persona of death,” Thanatos explains, “because I was told by a police officer that all the people living on the street had nothing better to look forward to than death. So if that’s the case, maybe death ought to start taking care of these people—and it might send a message. They’re getting it, they’re getting the message.” And through it all, an unusual metamorphosis has taken place, leading to the blurring of the line between the man he was born, and the Real Life Superhero he’s become. In his words, “I find that the ‘me’ is starting to become more of a mask I wear, and Thanatos is more and more of what I truly am.

Mission Statement
“I stand up for, and help out the homeless by fighting the injustices they face every day from society and the criminal elements.”

“I am mainly an extra set of eyes and ears for the police. I do patrol different areas of the city and also gather intelligence. I do aid missions for the homeless and give out much needed supplies and food. I collect items for donation to the Big Heart Animal Rescue here in BC as well as raise money for charities.”

History

Real Life Activities

RLSH Community

Known Equipment and Attire

Uniform/Costume

• 9 ounce SAP gloves
• Body Armor

Accessories

• Crime Kit
• First Aid Kit
• Flashlight
• Hand Cuffs
• Phone
• Twin 16 inch Extendable Batons
• Zip ties

Vehicle

References

Websites

Thanatos on the Past the Mask photo project by Peter Tangen
HERO PROFILE #7: Thanatos By Tea Krulos
MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/thanatos2008ms
Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/user/thanatosdarkavenger

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