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THOMAS FOLEY Obituary

FOLEY--Thomas.Japan Society staff and Board of Directors mourn the loss of The Honorable Thomas Foley, a former ambassador to Japan recognized for his profound impact on improving interchange and understanding between Japan and the US. We are grateful for his enduring relationship with the Society, including participation in the Parliamentary Exchange, as Annual Dinner speaker and awardee, and his centennial support. We extend our deep condolences to his family and friends. Wilbur Ross, Chairman Motoatsu Sakurai, President

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Published by New York Times on Oct. 21, 2013.

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November 9, 2013

I'm very sorry for your loss. May the "God of all comfort" bring you peace during this troubling time.

Ron LaCanfora

October 24, 2013

Blue skies sandy beaches tropical waters rainbows

Linda Underwood Klopp

October 23, 2013

As a former employee of Congressman Thomas Foley, I found him to be a very dedicated worker for the people and a wonderful person to work for. I feel honored to have been associated with this great man.

Alan Link

October 23, 2013

Heather I am very sorry about Toms passing. He was always understanding and supportive of the working people in his district. Alan Link USW Kaiser Mead. Your old union buddy.

Ritchie Wilkerson

October 22, 2013

Dear Mrs. Foley,
We hope this reaches you. Ritchie did the paint and drywall on your house in Washington D.C. when you built it. He enjoyed his time working for you and Mr. Foley and hopes you know how much you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Ritchie and Susan Wilkerson
Forestburg, Texas

Kathryn and Jim Hood

October 22, 2013

Heather, Maureen and Family,
The statesman has gone home. It has been many years since Herbert and Tom were young lawyers in Spokane but that time was well remembered by Herb and Mary for many years. Dad had already spent his time in Japan by the time Tom was delegated to be Ambassador and knew well how Tom would succeed in his posting. Mary asked me to send you her love and prayers at this time of great loss. Jim and I send our love to you and your exteded family as you honor Tom in Washington and Spokane. The Judge is holding court in Heaven with his favorite prosecutor and favorite probono defender, now.
With sympathy,
Jim and Kathryn Hood

October 21, 2013

My condolences to the family.
May the God of comfort give you strength to cope with your loss.

Selma,Clyde,Lawrence, Arvid Glover

October 21, 2013

You are a Great Family man and used those values through all of your dealings through life. Thanks for the help.

October 21, 2013

Offering my deepest sympathies to the family for the loss of your dear loved one.

Ed Jaenke

October 21, 2013

It was a real thrill to know and
work with you on many farm related projects. You were
tops.

CD Monroe

October 21, 2013

i worked in the US Capitol in 1979 when he was leader for the Dems and very few people knew who he was, even then. I remember he waited on the top floor while i picked up one of his disabled colleagues from the basement and he never complained at all, that never happened. Even when he had troubles like eating the plastic top off a container while on a diet, he was always a gentleman. Rest in peace.

October 21, 2013

May the God Of peace be with you. John 1125 and 26.

October 20, 2013

Our heartfelt condolences for the loss of a great gentleman and congressman. Congressman Foley was devoted to serving the people, a passion that is progressively fading away. May your precious memories of him prove to be a source of comfort during the difficult times to come, and may you continually draw close to God in prayer knowing that he will draw close to you and grant you peace of heart and mind.

DOMBKOWSKI FAMILY

October 19, 2013

A GREAT AMERICAN,GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ALWAYS.

Audrey Murray

October 19, 2013

I offer my sincere sympathy to Mrs. Foley. It was my pleasure to meet your husband on the occasion of Mark and Kristyna's wedding in 2002 in Prague.

October 19, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

G. Jones

October 19, 2013

To the entire family. Please accept my condolences. May the God who gives peace be with you all in this time of sorrow. Rom 15:33.

October 19, 2013

You don't know me, but as a young kid from the Palouse Country, I was inspired to VOTE and take an interest in politics thanks to the substance and style of great men like Tom Foley. Russ Clark

Matthew McGuire

October 19, 2013

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

DStallings

October 19, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

October 19, 2013

Sorry for your loss may the God of comfort grant you peace during this difficult time

October 19, 2013

Mrs. Foley and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. May good memories and reliance on God get you through the months ahead. Phillipians 4:6,7

ADM

October 19, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

October 19, 2013

We offer our condolences to the Foley family and friends.Draw close to God in prayer.

Dee

October 19, 2013

Heather, you have my condolences. Please find solace in prayer at this sad time. Psalms 65:2

Garth Foley

October 18, 2013

I remember his time in Washington and
how hard he worked for the people.
Another good Foley has past.

Christopher tootie thompson

October 18, 2013

Hé vert Nice Man and i lové hé has a Christian

October 18, 2013

So very sorry for your loss. Please gain comfort in reading God's word the Bible. As you read you will see how much He cares for you and your family at this time of sorrow.

Charles Douglas Edwards

October 18, 2013

Tom Foley was a great American !!!

Rest In Peace (RIP).

Scott Chamberland

October 18, 2013

Rest in Peace

October 18, 2013

I wish to extend my condolences to Mrs. Heather S Foley on the passing of Ambassador Foley. It was a great honor to serve as a diplomat with Ambassador Foley in Tokyo. His knowledge and dedication to public service were a tremendous gift to our country and a source of inspiration to all with whom he came into contact.

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