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Seven Americans made it out safely.
The deceased Americans were identified as Victor Lynn Lovelady and Gordon Lee Rowan, the official said, speaking on condition of anonymity because he wasn't authorized to speak publicly about the matter. The official had no details on how the Americans died, and their hometowns were not released. The FBI has recovered the bodies of and notified the families.
Militants who attacked the Ain Amenas gas field in the Sahara had offered to release the pair in exchange for the freedom of two prominent terror suspects jailed in the United States: Omar Abdel Rahman, a blind sheik convicted of plotting to blow up New York City landmarks and considered the spiritual leader of the 1993 World Trade Center bombing, and Aafia Siddiqui, a Pakistani scientist convicted of shooting at two U.S. soldiers in Afghanistan.
The Obama administration rejected the offer outright.
Last week's desert siege began Wednesday when Mali-based, al-Qaida-linked militants attempted to hijack two buses at the plant, were repelled, and then seized the gas refinery. They said the attack was retaliation for France's recent military intervention against Islamist rebels in neighboring Mali, but security experts argue it must have taken weeks of planning to hit the remote site.
One American death was confirmed Friday, that of Texas resident Frederick Buttaccio. And five Americans had been taken out of the country before Saturday's final assault by Algerian forces against the militants.
The U.S. official said two further Americans survived the four-day crisis at an insecure oil rig at the facility. They were flown out to London on Saturday.
Algeria says 38 hostages of all nationalities and 29 militants died in the standoff. Five foreign workers remain unaccounted for.
Copyright © 2013 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
96 Entries
January 31, 2013
It is unimaginable to comprehend the pain that the families have to endure during this devastating ordeal. But one thing is for sure God does. He understand the effects of death and that is why he vows to eliminate it, as is brought out in 1 Corinthians 15:26. In so doing he will resurrect your dear love ones. So please though it is hard. Keep the fond memories alive. Keep close to each other and continue strengthen each other. As my heart is broken along with yours, know that this the feeling of despair will soon be gone.. As God promise to wipe bad memories clean from our minds and heart. Isaiah 65:17
January 31, 2013
May the day soon come when each family member will be so "preoccupied with the blessings of Our Father that they no longer recall the sorrow of today." (Ecclesiastes 5:20, paraphrased)
Keely
January 30, 2013
My condolences to the families and other loved ones of the hostage victims! Events such as this are a sobering reminder of the "critical times" in which we live. At Psalms 72, God promises to "deliver the poor one crying for help...from oppression and violence he will redeem" them. Our Creator does care and will remedy all the problems with which we have to contend. May you be comforted and your hearts have peace!
January 30, 2013
Psalms37:9-11.May the God of true comfort be with your dear familys.
How you can show support
R c
January 29, 2013
God bless the Heros... RIP
January 29, 2013
Sincere condolences to the families of the victims. May you find comfort from the support of others. 'And they will actually sit, each one under his vine and under his fig tree, and there will be no one making [them] tremble' Micah 4:4
January 28, 2013
Sorry for the lost of your dear loved ones! “And in the wilderness justice will certainly reside, and in the orchard righteousness itself will dwell. 17 And the work of the [true] righteousness must become peace; and the service of the [true] righteousness, quietness and security to time indefinite. 18 And my people must dwell in a peaceful abiding place and in residences of full confidence and in undisturbed resting-places. . ." - Isaiah 32:16-18
Mary Ann Walters
January 27, 2013
God bless these heros!
Ms j Phillips
January 27, 2013
Dear god, bless the whole world!
marjorie harris
January 26, 2013
may the god of all comfort, sustain you in your time of need. my heart bleeds as I read of the death of your love one. my name is Marjorie harris please read john:28,29
Rita Madigan
January 26, 2013
Sharing in the sorrow of your broken hearts in my own broken heart for you, and, mingling your pain with mine, never forgetting you.
January 26, 2013
Please accept my condolences.
During this difficult time pray to the God of peace to give you comfort. Romans 16:20.
Sincerely,
PA
sckerra
January 26, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss. May you be in God's thoughts and that he take ccare of the families in their loss. In due time, he will wipe out all death, sorrow and pain.
Brenda Nisbet
January 25, 2013
You will be missed. America loves you.
January 25, 2013
I wish to express my sincere sympathy to the victims family and friends. I know that your loss is a great void, and no words could ever fill that void. But the Bible gives much comfort when we lose a loved one 2 Cor 1:4 reminds us of the comfort God gives. May the families gain strength from those words.
Iva Childers
January 25, 2013
This breaks my heart, my prayers to the famlies.
January 25, 2013
Debbie Buffington - Henderson
L. S.
January 25, 2013
To the families, friends, & co-workers of the brave Americans & other victims: My thoughts & prayers are with you always! May God bless you!
Mary Smith
January 24, 2013
My heart goes out to the families of the victims who were lost in the hostag crisis. May you take comfort from God who cares for you (1 Pet. 5:7).
jan farmer
January 24, 2013
May God comfort,strengthen and bless with his love your family and firneds during this difficult time. you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Dalene Jones
January 24, 2013
Our prayers and thoughts go out to all their
Families and friends and love ones who were all lost in all the gun firing. GOD BLESS AND TAKE CARE. OUR PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU ALL NOW AT THIS TIME AND FOREVER. THE JONES FAMILY
Chika
January 24, 2013
I am in great sorrow because of a crisis and think it would be unbearable if I was in the position of the bereaved family.
My deepest condolences to all the victims families and friends for their losses.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
KEN&MARY O'DANIEL
January 24, 2013
WE ARE SENDING OUR LOVE,PRAYERS,&CONDOLENCES TO ALL THE VICTIMS FAMILY&FRIENDS&ALL WHO KNEW THEM.
Teresa Butler
January 24, 2013
So sorry for these tragic losses!
Debra Lyn Negus
January 23, 2013
I am so sorry for this tragic loss of these brave individuals. My prayers are with their families and friends, as well as the departed. Heaven will be a little brighter tonight
Sharonrose Zane-Neu
January 23, 2013
Our condolences to the victims and their families.May their spirits light up the heavens,and their grace shine down on all of you,until you meet again. May God keep them and grant them eternal life.May God shine light upon your heavy hearts,and hold you all in the palm of His hand.AMEN
Eunice T.
January 23, 2013
This is a terribly sad situation and my heart goes out to the fanmilies of those that were involved in this hostage situation. May you find comfort in the happy memories you shared. The world will be a better place for all of us when the words at Isaiah 2:4 come true.
Robert -Debra Feightner
January 23, 2013
May our Lord comfort all of the Families who Lost thier Loved ones in the Hostage Crisis.Deepest sypathy and prayers goes out to all of you .
Gods Wisdom
Debra Arm
January 23, 2013
L. W
January 23, 2013
Please accept my sincere sympathy and theses words of comfort, Even though the loss of loved ones can bring you to a low point, God will raise you up (Psalms 9:9)....."And Almighty God will become a secure height for anyone crushed. A secure height in times of distress.
An American longing for peace
January 23, 2013
Deepest Sympathy to all affected by this senseless tragedy. My heart is heavy for you.
January 23, 2013
To the families: I would like to express my deepest sympathy for your dear loved ones who has fallen asleep in death. May the God of all comfort be with you during this difficult time.
January 23, 2013
Ps 46:9
He is making wars to cease. That is the promise Jehovah God has made. Peace will abound through out the earth. So have faith and do not wonder for our God can make us stand. We will live forever as the work of his own hand.
January 23, 2013
My condolences to the families who loss their love ones in the hostage crisis. Please find comfort in God`s promise (Psalms 46:9). ~ Alabama
e.w.
January 23, 2013
May God provide strength and comfort for their families and close friends.
January 23, 2013
May you find comfort in the Hearer of prayer at this time. Psalm 65:2
Sue W
January 23, 2013
May the grace of God be with you during this difficult time. I will continue to pray for the families involved. Ps 65:2 says Jehovah God is the hearer of prayer.
JEANIE
January 22, 2013
GOD BLESS ALL FAMILIES IN THIS VERY difficult TIME-
REST IN PEACE--
Marilyn Cummings
January 22, 2013
My deepest prayers go out to the families.
January 22, 2013
Love is not just a feeling we feel for the one that passes away.
We feel this stinging urge to see them again.
God will rid us of the sting of death when he resurrects our loved ones on a paradise earth.
January 22, 2013
My deepest sympathy to all the families and friends of this tragedy.Ps.37:27.
Marie M
January 22, 2013
May God's love strengthens you as you go through this difficult time.
Mandy Becnel
January 22, 2013
God bless you my friend, Victor Lovelady. You will be greatly missed. My deepest sympathies to Maureen, Erin & Grant. You will always be in my prayers.
Jess Pat Clark
January 22, 2013
Thinking of all of you will keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers.
January 22, 2013
May God bless and comfort the families of these victims. God be with you 'til you meet again. God bless.
THE CAREY FAMILY
January 22, 2013
OUR THOUGHTS & PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU & YOUR FAMILY'S OVER THIS TRAGIC LOSS. MAY YOU FIND COMFORT IN KNOWING WE ALL CARE & SHARE YOUR LOSS. A GREATFUL NATION THANKS YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE. GOD BLESS YOU ALL.
Pam Savant
January 22, 2013
My deepest sympathies to all the families affected by this tragedy.
Ivy
January 22, 2013
God Bless You All and Your Families, Sweet Souls.
R. Bredemeyer
January 22, 2013
My family also is praying for the men's families and friends. May GOD be with you all. John 3:16.
Phil 4:6, 7
January 22, 2013
May the peace of God be with you all during this time of deep sorrow.
January 22, 2013
My deepest condolences to all the families. Please be comforted knowing that God is there for you as a refuge during this sad time. May you gain strength by the comfort he gives.
January 22, 2013
Our prayers are with the families. Psalm 46:1
January 22, 2013
With deepest sympathy to the victims families who are greiving at the time...God is for you a strength and refuge, A help that is there to be found during difficult times...May God provide you with peace and comfort to endure the days ahead.
Vasquez Family
January 22, 2013
~Our prayers are with you~
January 22, 2013
I am sorry to hear of such senseless tragedy. I know this time is a nightmare for the victims family. One day soon we have to look forward is Gods rule where he promises peace in an abundance.(Psalam chapter 37 verses 10,11 and 29.
January 22, 2013
May the families be comforted by our Heavenly Father's promises at Isaiah 65:17, 22-24.
January 22, 2013
We are keeping all of you in our thoughts at this time and praying for them.
January 22, 2013
Time cannot steal the treasures that we carry in our hearts,
Nor ever dim the shining thoughts our cherished past imparts, and memories of the ones we loved
Still cast their gentle glow to grace our days and light our paths wherever we may go.
May the deep concern and sincere sympathy of others bring you comfort at this difficult time
David & Peggy Trahan
433 Cornell Dr
Battle Creek MI 49017
Joanne McIntyre
January 22, 2013
To the Familys and Friends,
May God love cover each and everyone of you in the days to come. I am so sorry for your lose.
It takes special people to do what these men and womeer do, with this being said Please know the world is crying with you today.
R.I.P
January 22, 2013
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
ALICE LONG AND FAMILY
January 22, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
January 22, 2013
Rest in peace ~
spence
January 22, 2013
god be with them and thier families.
Robert & Ceil
January 22, 2013
God bless there family and friends.We're so very sorry for your loss.May they rest in peace.
THANK YOU FOR LOVING YOUR COUNTRY AS MUCH AS YOUR COUNTRY LOVES YOU .NOW YOU WALK HAND AND HAND WITH THE LORD ON STREETS PAVED IN GOLD. THANK YOU GOD
January 22, 2013
January 22, 2013
NOW YOU WALK THE STREETS OF GOLD WITH THE LORD.WE HERE MISS YOU BUT WE ALSO KNOW YOU ARE IN PARDISE.YOU WALK THE GOLDEN STREETS OF HEAVEN. THANK YOU FOR LOVING OUR COUNTRY.WE LOVE YOU AS YOU LOVED OUR COUNTRY.
January 22, 2013
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. the bible can be of sme comfort at john 3:16
J Walker
January 22, 2013
This is truly sad. I hope the families are able to find comfort during this time. May you find comfort at Psalms 37:11.
January 22, 2013
God bless you during this time of sorrow. Our prayers are with you.
January 22, 2013
To the families of the Algerian hostage victims - May God give you peace and comfort through his word and the Lord Jesus Christ during this time of sorrow, I know that they will be missed by many.
WILLIAM TYNES
January 21, 2013
R.I.P.
James Willner
January 21, 2013
May the eternal light shine upon them...
January 21, 2013
God bless the families during these trying times. Our prayers are with you.
Barbara Allen
January 21, 2013
My Condolences to the families and friends for your losses...May God comfort you.
Prayers for all of you..RIP
Robin Linville
January 21, 2013
May Gods love cover each and everyone of you in the days to come.I am so very sorry for your lose.My husband works in PNG and I Worry and pray for him each and everyday.It takes special people to do what these men and women do..with this being said...
Please know the world is crying with you today..
EG
January 21, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Leo Bucchino
January 21, 2013
May God welcome you with open arms. Thank You for your service to our country.
January 21, 2013
Peace and condolences to all the families who lost loved ones. God be with you in these trying times.
Noma Knopp
January 21, 2013
Our hearts goes out to each and everyone, may they rest in God's hands.You all have my deepest sympathy.
[email protected]
January 21, 2013
My condolences to the families for their losses. I pray that God can bring your families comfort & peace during this hard time.
Kathy
January 21, 2013
May God Bless you all. My prayers are with the families that lost loved ones. May they rest in peace.
James and Patricia Sassaman
January 21, 2013
May God Bless and Keep His Loving Arms Around All affected by this terrible tragedy.
All Our Thoughts and Prayers Are With You.
With Deepest Sympathy
January 21, 2013
Heroes, all of them. May the Good Shepherd take them to himself, and may our Heavenly Father give their families the consolation only He can give.
B Lucas
January 21, 2013
My sincere condolences for the loss of all the victims. How wonderful it will be when we will not have to suffer such loss. May your fond memories of your loved ones comfort all of you. Peace and love to your families and friends, and to the spirit you show. [email protected]
January 21, 2013
RIP to all that lost their lives.may God Continue to stand by their familes and give them strength to move on in life.God bless all of you.Burlington N.C.
Scott Chamberland
January 21, 2013
Please accept my Deepest Sympathies
January 21, 2013
I am sorry for your loss. God can awaken those who have died just as surely as you can awaken a person from sleep. Mark 5:22,23,41,42l. Sarah Watson
January 21, 2013
R.I.P... Praying for peace and comfort for the families of the victims...
Lynn Harmon
January 21, 2013
I am so sorry for the tragic loss of your loved one's. May you all draw comfort from the following. At Psalm 56:8- David pleaded to God: Do put my tears in your skin bottle, are they not in your book. Like David I know that God is aware of your pain and what you are going thru, emotionally. He will continue to give you what is needed to live each and every day.
Crystal Schnackenberg
January 21, 2013
As my heart breaks for these innocent people who were helping those in need ! Was killed for the reason they were there doing their job !My heart felt prayers i send to their loveones ! GODBLESS <3
Imani Melendez
January 21, 2013
RIP
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