In Memoriam: Dr. Tom Grams
We are shocked and saddened by the report that Dr. Tom Grams, one of our National Awards for Citizen Diplomacy nominees, was one of the ten aid workers killed in Afghanistan on Thursday, August 5, 2010. Dr. Grams story is one of a true and selfless citizen diplomat, working with passion to provide medical assistance and education for Afghan citizens in the most remote parts of the country. Our hearts and thoughts go out to Dr. Grams' family and friends, as well as the families of the nine other aid workers who were killed in this tragedy.
Dr. Grams' story and nomination for the National Awards for Citizen Diplomacy were submitted to the USCCD by one of our 2008 awards honorees - Khris Nedam with Kids 4 Afghan Kids. Thank you Khris for sharing the story of Dr. Grams and his life's work with the world.
New York Times: Slain Aid Workers Were Bound by Their Sacrifice
CBS Evening News: http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2010/08/08/world/main6754375.shtml
Kids 4 Afghan Kids: http://www.kids4afghankids.com/index.php
Posted Monday, August 9, 2010