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Peter Kassig
1988 - 2014
Peter Kassig
1988 - 2014
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BORN
1988
DIED
2014
Peter Kassig Obituary
President Barack Obama confirmed Kassig's slaying after a U.S. review of the video, which also showed the mass beheadings of a dozen Syrian soldiers.
The 26-year-old Kassig, who founded an aid group to help Syrians caught in their country's brutal civil war, "was taken from us in an act of pure evil by a terrorist group that the world rightly associates with inhumanity," Obama said in a statement.
He denounced the extremist group, which he said "revels in the slaughter of innocents, including Muslims, and is bent only on sowing death and destruction."
The slain hostage's parents, Ed and Paula Kassig, said they were "heartbroken" by their son's killing, but "incredibly proud" of his humanitarian work. Kassig "lost his life as a result of his love for the Syrian people and his desire to ease their suffering," the parents said in a statement from Indianapolis.
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73 Entries
H Bui
December 12, 2014
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
D Rivers
November 26, 2014
I'm saddened to hear of your family's tragic loss. Though he fought for what he believed in, death is never easy to cope with. I hope you can find comfort in your faith, family and friends during this painful time.
Sandy Nickel
November 24, 2014
So very sorry to hear of the senseless loss of your beautiful son. I wish there was something I could say to lighten your grief.
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LA USA
November 22, 2014
I am sorry for the loss of your son Peter. Hopefully Jesus promise at Matt. 5:4 will provide a measure of comfort to your family "Happy are those who mourn, since they will be comforted".
Carol
November 21, 2014
I light a candle in remembrance of God's servant, Peter Kassig. May peace and comfort be upon his parents, friends and co-workers who are in deep mourning. Our entire nation grieves with you.
Ps. 55:22
November 21, 2014
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Joan J.
November 21, 2014
There are no words to describe DEAR PETER. He was an Angel that God sent to this Earth to teach us to become better human beings. May we all cherish his memory and live like him. My deepest condolences go out to Mr.and Mrs Kassig today and always.
The Carter Family
November 21, 2014
To the Parents of Peter Kassig: I cannot begin to express the sadness in my heart for the senseless execution of your son. You are to be commended for raising a son who truly demonstrated unyielding love for his fellowman. Hold dear to God's promise of exquisite delight in the abundance of peace for persons exhibiting brotherly love for his neighbor and boundless love for his Creator. Our Heavenly Father has promised this, and God does not lie. Treasure your memories of Peter! Focus on the time when your reunion will be a joyous and peaceful one!
RM
November 20, 2014
So very sorry for your loss. May the words of Micah 4:3,4 give you comfort of a better future for the human family.
bonnie robison
November 20, 2014
Erik. I am so sorry about Peter. I believe there is a special place in heaven for him.
Cheryl Landin
November 20, 2014
My heart goes out to you in the loss of your son, Peter. My prayers and thoughts will be with your family as you go through this difficult time and in the days ahead.
God bless you all and keep you in His fold.
Cheryl Landin
Rocky Mount, NC
Bev Phillips
November 20, 2014
Please hold close to your heart the goodness your son shared with others who needed his help. Sending prayers.
Cathy Timm (Preda)
November 20, 2014
Mr Kassig I just wanted to say how very sorry I am that this happened. You were my biology teacher when I went to George Washington between 1976-1980.you helped me grow a love for the subject and were one of the nicest teachers I ever had. I want you to know that I have been following this event and was pulling and praying for him and you everyday along with some of the other classmates that I befriended on facebook. we all agreed what a wonderful man you are and what a wonderful son you and Paula raised. Paula my heart goes out to you. I have 5 boys of mine own and I can't imagine the pain you are going through my thoughts have been with you daily since this all started. I never met Peter but from the stories I read and all the news reports he was a kind individual with a big heart. Just know that I will still be praying for you two. I was just amazed when you spoke of forgiveness which is the right thing to do but right now I couldn't imagine being able to do that. I am hoping that we will be able to defeat this disease of terror that took the life of your son and we can all live in freedom and safety. please take care of each other and know that you have prayers being offered up for you.
Merc Pesel
November 19, 2014
My heart is grieving for the loss of your son. I can not imagine the pain you must feel. Thank you for nurturing Peter and growing him to such a selfless giving person. Thank you for modeling graciousness and love. May Peter rest in peace and may you be surrounded by love as you keep his spirit alive.
TH
November 19, 2014
I have used Peter as an example of great American Heroism while talking to my kids. My family offers you deepest condolences.
November 19, 2014
MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY. MAY HOPE FOR YOUR FAMILY COME FROM KNOWING HOW MUCH OUR CREATOR LOVES US. SOON CONFLICTS LIKE THESE WILL BE ELIMINATED AND PEACE WILL ABOUND.(PS 37:9-11)
November 19, 2014
Peter Kassig was no doubt a hero to many. His example reminds me of the three Hebrew boys who showed exemplary bravery in the face of a king's wrath. The account is found in Daniel 3:15-25.
November 19, 2014
I was overwhelmed by your uplifting and charitable comments in response to the news of your son's death. I know your overwhelming grief must be tempered by enormous pride for your son's exemplary life. Your family represents the best in humanity.
November 19, 2014
God knows the sorrow of your hearts. Call on Him. He will help you to endure.
Kyle D
November 19, 2014
I met Peter in basic training and airborne school. He was an incredible soldier. I knew he had bigger plans, and would do great things. If everyone in our country could have the mindset and drive he did, we would still be the greatest country on earth.
Charlotte J Cotton
November 19, 2014
My deepest sympathy of the Kassig family. God Bless.
Linda and Bill
November 19, 2014
To the family and friends of Peter Kassig our heartfelt sympathy as you go though this difficult time.We are terribly sorry for your loss. May you have comfort and know that God truly cares for you and will give you the strength that you need during this difficult time. You're in our prayers. (Romans 15:33)
Phyllis
November 19, 2014
My deepest and heartfelt sympathy goes out to the Kassig family. His reward I'm sure will be great in Heaven. Please keep strong until you all meet again.
C Rieger
November 19, 2014
Fly free young man, brave and free always. With a heart of gold and courage to match. May you rest in eternal Peace. Deepest sympathy to family and friends of the honorable you man. Blessings ... Rest in peace.
D. B.
November 19, 2014
Compassion, generosity, courage, and forgiveness mark the Kassig family. I hope the world will learn from you and your brave, remarkable son. Peace.
Patrick
November 18, 2014
Dear Peter, I never stopped thinking of you, every day, day after day. Hoping and praying that it would all end well. For many you were an angel, a light in the dark. The whole world was with you. God was with you. You were never alone. I will never forget you. The world will always remember you. Rest in peace my friend. I will pray for you and your parents. Love to all of you.
Tamara M Tolliver
November 18, 2014
My deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Peter Kassig. I'm sorry for your loss.
November 18, 2014
God bless you ~
Rae
November 18, 2014
My condolences to your family. Matthew 5:5
November 18, 2014
My condolences to you for your loss. Please allow God to be your refuge and strength during your time of distress.
November 18, 2014
Sincere condolences to family and friends of Peter Kassig. Deut. 6:4.
R.W.
November 18, 2014
Our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Peter Kassig. Your son's concern for others is so deeply appreciated. May you find comfort in your many memories. May you find peace knowing that God is near to those broken at heart and those crushed in spirit he saves. He will help you through this very difficult time.
CHERYL JEFFERSON
November 18, 2014
THANKS FOR YOUR SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRY GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY
Ro Pettiner
November 18, 2014
Peter made all his 26 years count...he lived with great integrity and stood for something that was a good cause. We should all be so courageous. His example will never be forgotten...sincere sympathy to the family of this fine young man.
Maryanne
November 18, 2014
To Mr and Mrs Kassig- I am so sorry for your loss. I hope you can take a small bit of comfort in knowing that you raised one of the few true heroes of our time- someone who was willing to risk their life in order to help others.
Patricia Bryant-Rogers
November 18, 2014
Beloved Parents of Peter the Saint of all Faiths in the Almighty,
I am the mother of a wounded American Marine who lives at Camp Lejeune in the North Carolina community. Your wonderful lives will serve as an example of faith and goodness as you have been blessed to make the supreme sacrifice in parental guidance and teaching. Your son is in a state of holiness for eternity. Love and blessings are sent to comfort you as you live your lives on Mother Earth. You are united with your wonderful son and the blood he gave for us all is like the blood of Jesus spilled as a holy sacrifice. You are wonderful parents and are a great part of history in the turmoil of the 21st century.
Almighty God will sustain you and the goodness of an international family supports you for this profound journey.
Mother Patricia B. Rogers
Marine Robin R. Rogers, Daughter
Camp Lejeune Marine Corps
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Patti R
November 18, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with the family & friends of Peter.
November 18, 2014
To the parents of Peter,
So terrible is this group called Isis who have no regard for human life. I am so sorry for the loss of your brave son. May God bless you both during this very sad time. Draw close to God and he will draw close to you. My heart goes out to you.
Linden, NJ
ruth lewis
November 18, 2014
God bless you, the parents of such a selfless pure, giving humanbeing. You should be so proud! No one could have a greater purpose, and as parents, you are to be honored at the highest level. Please find a way to remove yourselves from the unthinkable actions towards your beautiful son. What he did, and stood for...no one could EVER touch. Thank you, for sharing your beautiful son.
November 18, 2014
Its so sad to see another young life end to soon. .He will always be thought of as a hero ... So sorry for your loss. May you find peace and comfort.
Ahmad Alanani
November 18, 2014
I received the news of the passing of Peter (Abdel Rahman)Kassig with a heavy heart and deep sadness. This young man has touched the lives of many and left a lasting legacy; have faith that what unites us is much greater and stronger than what divides us.
I wish I was able to do more to console his incredible family. My thoughts and prayers are with you, words truly cannot describe the sorrow that is in my heart today.
May he rest his soul in eternal peace and give his beloved family the strength to carry on.
Connie Force
November 17, 2014
To Pete's family sorry for your loss. He is in Heaven with God and now he is in no pain. God is with you always. God bless you always.
November 17, 2014
My deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Peter Kassig. The world has lost such a special young man. He will forever be a hero to me for his sacrifice for something he believed in,a cause in which I am not brave enough to do. You will be in my thoughts as your family celebrates a life that was well lived.
Margaret Fontaine
November 17, 2014
We belong to Allah and to Him is the return.
May it be said to Abdul Rahman, "Return to your Lord well pleased, well pleasing. Enter among my servants. Enter my gardens of paradise"
Ani
November 17, 2014
Thank you for your service, well done thou good and faithful servant. Rest now in peace. May your parents and family find comfort your life will in the long term be remembered for your work serving mankind and peace to the world. Thank you for your service.
Muhammad Hussein
November 17, 2014
To Peter 's mom and dad, I would like to be your son; you did such a great job with Abdul Rahman. You have my love and prayers.
November 17, 2014
God Bless your family, the country and world mourn with you.
Gamal Hussein
November 17, 2014
He is in Jannah (paradise).
Fatma AbdelGawad
November 17, 2014
First, I want to thank the parents and other caretakers of Peter (AbdelRahman) for raising him to be a caring and courageous man. Allah says that the people who die like Abdul Rahman, they are martyrs and they are alive with Him. All my family are brothers and sisters for you in this time of grief.
Claire
November 17, 2014
My deepest condolences to the kassig family
Margaret Fontaine
November 17, 2014
Our sympathy, love, and prayers go out to the friends and relatives of Peter "Abdul Rahman". His life is a shining light for us all. May Allah have mercy on his soul and rest it in the garden of delights forever. Amin.
Robert's
November 17, 2014
Mr. and Mrs. Kassig: Your sharing today was filled with so much love, pride, and yes heartache in the loss of Peter. May you know I am thinking and praying for you at this time. Peter cared, gave and accomplished so much in his 26 years. I am sure he was a joy to know. May you know I stand strong with you in the Holy Spirit and His Grace.
Pam Raup
November 17, 2014
Rest in peace.
Cameron Wild
November 17, 2014
Rest in Paradise Pete!
Jeannine Leslie
November 17, 2014
I feel sadness beyond belief for your family and I am praying that what remains in your hearts is not the horror that your son endured, but the extreme pride and love you have for what he stood for. God bless you.
Terri
November 17, 2014
Dear Kassig family & friends, I hope in some small way, you find comfort in the knowledge that the world mourns the death of your loved one with you.
November 17, 2014
We will keep you in our prayers. Our deepest sympathy to family and friends.
Regina Mcgrath
November 17, 2014
Dear Kassig Families,
My family is heart broken for your loss. We're in Prayer for your entire family. Peter has shown the World... A Grace-Filled Love!His Path and Love, will "Never Be Forgotten!"
God Bless, Mcgrath Family
John 3:16
Marie Greene
November 17, 2014
Your beautiful son is a saint. One I will pray to for courage.
November 17, 2014
MY DEEPEST SYPATHY TO YOUR FAMILY.MAY YOU FIND COMFORT IN THE WORDS AT PSALMS 46:1.
November 17, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
November 17, 2014
GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY.
OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.
Bill Crawford
November 17, 2014
My thoughts and prayer go out to Peter's family and friend's during this tragic and terrible inhumanitarian act way of taking his life.May he rest in peace and God keep him with him throughout eternity, what a beautiful person he was to do something he loved, was too help and desire to ease the pain and suffering to the Syrian people.Thank you Peter, for your service.
Nancy Woodwell-Freedman
November 17, 2014
Prayers, thoughts & deepest condolences go out to the parents, family, friends & associates of the martyred humanitarian, Peter Kassig. May his blessed memory be a comfort to you in your time of profound grief and may his beautiful soul rest in eternal peace. He surely sleeps with the angels.
November 17, 2014
May memories comfort the friends and family of Peter at this time and the hearer of all prayers bring peace. Psalms 65:2
Marilynn
November 17, 2014
My sincere condolences to the family of Peter Kassig. Even though I don't know you personally. As you return to your normal routine in the days ahead, may you continue to feel the comfort from the support of family and friends.-Romans 15:4.
Scott Chamberland
November 17, 2014
Please accept my Deepest Sympathies
November 17, 2014
Mr. Kassig, I'm very saddened to learn of the loss of your son. I'll be praying for you and your family.
- Vickie and Xavier Vescovi(Indianapolis)
Marilyn Maddigan
November 17, 2014
I know at this time there may be little comfort, but my hope for you is that you can find some peace knowing that your son is a hero. His generosity, compassion, warm heart and love for others will forever live on through the hearts of Peters loved ones. I am sending love, prayers, and healing energy. Forever in my thoughts and in my heart you all will reside.
TinaMarie Palmer
November 17, 2014
My thoughts, love and prayers to Peter's family and friends. I am so sorry for your loss.
THE CAREY FAMILY
November 17, 2014
FROM UPSTATE N.Y. OUR DEEPEST & MOST HEARTFELT SYMPATHY TO YOUR FAMILY & FRIENDS WITH THE LOSS OF PETER. MAY YOU FIND COMFORT IN KNOWING OTHERS CARE & SHARE YOUR LOSS. YOUR SON WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBER WITH HOW HE LIVED, NOT THE WAY HE DIED. BLESS YOU ALL.
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