While in the village, he spotted some Indonesian soldiers and raced back to warn his comrades.
Officials here said the convoy of refugees was protected by Indonesian soldiers on the way to the airport.
Indonesian troops had been standing by during this time, then a new group of 200 Indonesian soldiers appeared and began shooting.
A hundred yards away, two Indonesian soldiers began slowly walking in his direction.
Tens of thousands of Indonesian soldiers have also lost their lives.
However, the Indonesian soldiers were unprepared and their lines crumbled quickly.
They eyed the Indonesian soldiers, who have begun a final pullout, with most expected to be gone by the end of the week.
Immediately behind them were a mixed group of Indonesian soldiers and militiamen.
Many Indonesian soldiers had died, between 45,000 and 100,000.
"We don't want more trouble in the graveyard," the Indonesian soldier said.