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James Wright Foley (October 18, 1973 – c. August 19, 2014) was an American journalist and video reporter. While working as a freelance war correspondent during the Syrian Civil War, he was abducted on November 22, 2012, in northwestern Syria. He was beheaded in August 2014 purportedly as a response to American airstrikes in Iraq, thus becoming the first American citizen killed by the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL).[1]
Before he became a journalist, Foley was an instructor for Teach For America. In 2008, he became an embedded journalist with USAID-funded development projects in Iraq, and in 2011 he wrote for the military newspaper Stars and Stripes in Afghanistan, and GlobalPost in Libya. There, he was captured by Gaddafi loyalist forces and held for 44 days. The next year, James Foley was captured in Syria while he was working for Agence France-Presse and GlobalPost.
Before he became a journalist, Foley was an instructor for Teach For America. In 2008, he became an embedded journalist with USAID-funded development projects in Iraq, and in 2011 he wrote for the military newspaper Stars and Stripes in Afghanistan, and GlobalPost in Libya. There, he was captured by Gaddafi loyalist forces and held for 44 days. The next year, James Foley was captured in Syria while he was working for Agence France-Presse and GlobalPost.
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Global Journalist: The life and death of James Foley
For many Americans, the Islamic State was first burned in our minds as a threat back in August 2014. That’s when the terror group released chilling video of ...
Thank you my friend Maj Marty Hogan for making us aware that October 18 is the anniversary of the birth of American journalist and video reporter James Wright Foley who was working as a freelance war correspondent during the Syrian Civil War until he was abducted on November 22, 2012, in northwestern Syria. On August 19, 2014 he was beheaded "purportedly as a response to American airstrikes in Iraq, thus becoming the first American citizen killed by the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL)"
Images: James Wright Foley; James Wright Foley in protective vest with a small cup of coffee in Syria; Remembering James Wright Foley; James Wright Foley in helmet.
Rest in peace James Wright Foley.
Background from jamesfoleyfoundation.org/james-w-foley/
"James Wright Foley
James Wright Foley was born on October 18, 1973 in Evanston, Illinois.
He was the first born son of Diane and John Foley of Rochester, New Hampshire.
Jim grew up in the beautiful town of Wolfeboro, New Hampshire. He was the oldest of five children.
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Committed Educator & Mentor
After graduating from Kingswood High School in 1992, he chose to further his education at Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
At Marquette, he made life-long friends and was challenged to serve the voiceless. After graduating university, from 1996 to 2000, Jim served four years educating youth with Teach for America in inner city Phoenix, Arizona.
Jim was drawn to writing and completed an Master of Fine Arts program in writing with the University of Massachusetts at Amherst in 2002.
While in Massachusetts, Jim helped educate unwed mothers so they could get their GED.
Later, in Chicago, he taught English to inmates of the Cook County jail.
By becoming a conflict journalist, Jim was able to merge his interest in writing with his compassion for the poor, disadvantaged, and suffering amid conflict.
Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University in Illinois granted him this opportunity.
“Seeing Jim work to save lives even a few lives from hundreds of thousands it is impossible not to feel respect.”
— Chris Chivers, 2018 James W. Foley World Press Freedom Award Recipient
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Courageous Freelance Conflict Journalist & Videographer
Jim began reporting in Iraq, then Afghanistan, Libya and finally Syria. In 2011, Jim was detained by Colonel Gadaffi’s Libyan regime for 44 days, and finally released.
In January of 2012, Jim began what would be many trips in and out of northern Syria as a freelance photojournalist.
He began cautiously, but gained confidence as he met kind and hospitable Syrians who offered him their generous hospitality.
In October 2012, Jim was back in New Hampshire to visit family and friends who gathered to celebrate his birthday. Unfortunately, this was Jim’s last trip home.
The Foley Family’s final communication with Jim was one week before he was kidnapped on November 22, 2012 in northern Syria. The family never heard his voice again. Jim was murdered on August 19, 2014 in the Raqqa region of Syria.
“I told my son I wished he had gotten to know Jim Foley. Whose kindness in humanity had such an impact when he was here on earth and whose incredible legacy has impacted million around the globe.”
— Jen Easterly, 2018 James W. Foley Hostage Freedom Award Recipient
________________________________________
TIMELINE
NOVEMBER 22, 2012
James went missing on this day, while reporting for GlobalPost and Agence France-Presse
AUGUST 19, 2014
The Islamic State in Iraq and Syria posted a video online showing his murder
SEPTEMBER 12, 2014
The Foley family formally launched the James W. Foley Legacy Fund–later renamed the James W. Foley Legacy Foundation
NAME
Jim or James?
His given name is James Wright Foley.
His friends and family called him Jim.
OCCUPATION
Video Reporter or Photographer?
James was a freelance text reporter and video journalist. The terms photographer and photojournalist most commonly refer to still photographers and therefore don’t apply to Jim.
Global Journalist: The life and death of James Foley
"For many Americans, the Islamic State was first burned in our minds as a threat back in August 2014. That’s when the terror group released chilling video of American journalist James Foley being beheaded by a black clad man who condemns U.S. airstrikes in Iraq."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wgKHd1mivEM
FYI Maj William W. "Bill" Price Capt Seid Waddell Capt Tom Brown 1stSgt Eugene Harless CW5 John M. MSG Andrew White SSG James J. Palmer IV aka "JP4"SCPO Morris Ramsey SGT Michael Thorin SGT (Join to see) SGT Robert George SGT John " Mac " McConnell SP5 Mark Kuzinski SP5 Robert Ruck SPC Margaret Higgins SSgt Brian Brakke Sgt Arthur Caesar SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL
Images: James Wright Foley; James Wright Foley in protective vest with a small cup of coffee in Syria; Remembering James Wright Foley; James Wright Foley in helmet.
Rest in peace James Wright Foley.
Background from jamesfoleyfoundation.org/james-w-foley/
"James Wright Foley
James Wright Foley was born on October 18, 1973 in Evanston, Illinois.
He was the first born son of Diane and John Foley of Rochester, New Hampshire.
Jim grew up in the beautiful town of Wolfeboro, New Hampshire. He was the oldest of five children.
________________________________________
Committed Educator & Mentor
After graduating from Kingswood High School in 1992, he chose to further his education at Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
At Marquette, he made life-long friends and was challenged to serve the voiceless. After graduating university, from 1996 to 2000, Jim served four years educating youth with Teach for America in inner city Phoenix, Arizona.
Jim was drawn to writing and completed an Master of Fine Arts program in writing with the University of Massachusetts at Amherst in 2002.
While in Massachusetts, Jim helped educate unwed mothers so they could get their GED.
Later, in Chicago, he taught English to inmates of the Cook County jail.
By becoming a conflict journalist, Jim was able to merge his interest in writing with his compassion for the poor, disadvantaged, and suffering amid conflict.
Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University in Illinois granted him this opportunity.
“Seeing Jim work to save lives even a few lives from hundreds of thousands it is impossible not to feel respect.”
— Chris Chivers, 2018 James W. Foley World Press Freedom Award Recipient
________________________________________
Courageous Freelance Conflict Journalist & Videographer
Jim began reporting in Iraq, then Afghanistan, Libya and finally Syria. In 2011, Jim was detained by Colonel Gadaffi’s Libyan regime for 44 days, and finally released.
In January of 2012, Jim began what would be many trips in and out of northern Syria as a freelance photojournalist.
He began cautiously, but gained confidence as he met kind and hospitable Syrians who offered him their generous hospitality.
In October 2012, Jim was back in New Hampshire to visit family and friends who gathered to celebrate his birthday. Unfortunately, this was Jim’s last trip home.
The Foley Family’s final communication with Jim was one week before he was kidnapped on November 22, 2012 in northern Syria. The family never heard his voice again. Jim was murdered on August 19, 2014 in the Raqqa region of Syria.
“I told my son I wished he had gotten to know Jim Foley. Whose kindness in humanity had such an impact when he was here on earth and whose incredible legacy has impacted million around the globe.”
— Jen Easterly, 2018 James W. Foley Hostage Freedom Award Recipient
________________________________________
TIMELINE
NOVEMBER 22, 2012
James went missing on this day, while reporting for GlobalPost and Agence France-Presse
AUGUST 19, 2014
The Islamic State in Iraq and Syria posted a video online showing his murder
SEPTEMBER 12, 2014
The Foley family formally launched the James W. Foley Legacy Fund–later renamed the James W. Foley Legacy Foundation
NAME
Jim or James?
His given name is James Wright Foley.
His friends and family called him Jim.
OCCUPATION
Video Reporter or Photographer?
James was a freelance text reporter and video journalist. The terms photographer and photojournalist most commonly refer to still photographers and therefore don’t apply to Jim.
Global Journalist: The life and death of James Foley
"For many Americans, the Islamic State was first burned in our minds as a threat back in August 2014. That’s when the terror group released chilling video of American journalist James Foley being beheaded by a black clad man who condemns U.S. airstrikes in Iraq."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wgKHd1mivEM
FYI Maj William W. "Bill" Price Capt Seid Waddell Capt Tom Brown 1stSgt Eugene Harless CW5 John M. MSG Andrew White SSG James J. Palmer IV aka "JP4"SCPO Morris Ramsey SGT Michael Thorin SGT (Join to see) SGT Robert George SGT John " Mac " McConnell SP5 Mark Kuzinski SP5 Robert Ruck SPC Margaret Higgins SSgt Brian Brakke Sgt Arthur Caesar SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL
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COL Mikel J. Burroughs Maj Marty Hogan SGT John " Mac " McConnell LTC Stephen F. Cynthia Croft Sgt Randy Wilber SGT Gregory Lawritson CW5 Jack Cardwell TSgt David L. Cpl (Join to see) Maj William W. 'Bill' Price CPL Dave Hoover LTC Greg Henning Maj Bill Smith, Ph.D. Alan K. CWO3 Dennis M. PO1 William "Chip" Nagel Lt Col Charlie Brown SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL TSgt Steve Waide
COL Mikel J. Burroughs Maj Marty Hogan SGT John " Mac " McConnell LTC Stephen F. Cynthia Croft Sgt Randy Wilber SGT Gregory Lawritson CW5 Jack Cardwell TSgt David L. Cpl (Join to see) Maj William W. 'Bill' Price CPL Dave Hoover LTC Greg Henning Maj Bill Smith, Ph.D. Alan K. CWO3 Dennis M. PO1 William "Chip" Nagel Lt Col Charlie Brown SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL TSgt Steve Waide
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