Abdul-Rahman Peter Kassig

Peter Kassig was 26. He grew up nearby, went to the same high school as my children, had classes with my daughter. Ended up in Syria to found an aid group to assist refugees. He was the young man beheaded this weekend by ISIS.
Please hold his parents close to your heart and prayers - I do not know them personally but we all are close to understanding their grief and agony. I cannot even begin to fathom how it must be to lose your only child in such a terrible fashion. It truly does break my heart.

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Livingjuicy
Livingjuicy

My heart breaks as I read about this young man and for you to have this personal connection as well just brings it so very close my friend.

I\'m beyond sorry that this kind of violence lives in our world and that this family must know this agony and path... There are just no words that feel fitting...

For you, a gentle hug as you remember this wonderful young man who has a heart that is vast to have been involved in this life changing work. He will not be forgotten...

Gentle, gentle care dear friend,
XO Joanie
NellW
NellW

My heart also just breaks for this man and his family. I know it is tough to have this connection with him.
Hugs,
Nell
MomofJosh
MomofJosh

This story literally took my breath away. I am so sorry for their loss and will keep them in my thoughts and prayers.

Hugs to you as this person was in your community and I know this is horrid as you empathize with these parents.
CorysMom
CorysMom

So dedicated and brave. The family can at least be proud but terribly sad. Peace, Peggy
donnasd
donnasd

This family will be in my thoughts & prayers. So very sorry for their loss.
zzztop
zzztop

SENDING PRAYERS AND STRENGTH TO THIS POOR FAMILY. THEIR ONLY SON. IT WAS SO SAD TO ME. GOD BLESS THIS YOUNG MAN FOR ALL THE GOOD HE TRIED TO DO OVER IN THAT COUNTRY TO HELP THE INNOCENT PEOPLE BRINGING THEM FOOD AND CLOTHES AND MEDICINE TO BE A GOOD PERSON. AND HELP PEOPLE IN NEED. GOD BLESS HIM. HE IS IN HEAVEN ALREADY. LOVE MARY ANN
RememberKala
RememberKala

Sad and horrific....My heart aches for the family.
ter1
ter1

This is so awful. We must destroy ISIS, this evil can not go on.

My prayers go to his family.
jmk1973
jmk1973

My heart goes out to his family & friends. What a frightening and painful way to die. I have chills, just thinking about it.
NoraMc
NoraMc

this is so sad,,, I send my prayers..
JennsMom66
JennsMom66

What a wonderful needful young man... How horrible for his family.
We all know the pain and sorrow of losing a child but few have to it so publicly
JennsMom66
JennsMom66

What a wonderful needful young man... How horrible for his family.
We all know the pain and sorrow of losing a child but few have to it so publicly
JennsMom66
JennsMom66

What a wonderful needful young man... How horrible for his family.
We all know the pain and sorrow of losing a child but few have to it so publicly
annsullivan
annsullivan

So very sad...my heart is breaking for his family.
CFMOM2
CFMOM2

So very horrific, my prayers for his family.