File photo of journalist James Foley.
On the Facebook page that his family used to campaign for his release, James Foley's family has posted a "letter" that the US journalist had dictated to another hostage.
A post on Facebook says, "All letters Jim wrote to his family during his captivity were confiscated by the jailers. So, Jim devised a better approach this last June: he asked a fellow hostage about to be released to commit a letter to memory."
After the prisoner was released, he called Foley's mother, Diane.
A video of Foley's execution was released last week by the Islamic State; he had been taken hostage in Syria in 2012.
The "letter" says "I remember going to the Mall with Dad, a very long bike ride with Mom. I remember so many great family times that take me away from this prison. Dreams of family and friends take me away and happiness fills my heart."
Foley said, "I feel you all especially when I pray. I pray for you to stay strong and to believe. I really feel I can touch you even in this darkness when I pray."
Describing his captivity, he says, "Eighteen of us have been held together in one cell, which has helped...we are so grateful when anyone is freed; but of course, yearn for our own freedom. We try to encourage each other and share strength."
He ends by saying, "Grammy, please take your medicine, take walks and keep dancing. I plan to take you out to Margarita's when I get home. Stay strong because I am going to need your help to reclaim my life."
A post on Facebook says, "All letters Jim wrote to his family during his captivity were confiscated by the jailers. So, Jim devised a better approach this last June: he asked a fellow hostage about to be released to commit a letter to memory."
After the prisoner was released, he called Foley's mother, Diane.
A video of Foley's execution was released last week by the Islamic State; he had been taken hostage in Syria in 2012.
The "letter" says "I remember going to the Mall with Dad, a very long bike ride with Mom. I remember so many great family times that take me away from this prison. Dreams of family and friends take me away and happiness fills my heart."
Foley said, "I feel you all especially when I pray. I pray for you to stay strong and to believe. I really feel I can touch you even in this darkness when I pray."
Describing his captivity, he says, "Eighteen of us have been held together in one cell, which has helped...we are so grateful when anyone is freed; but of course, yearn for our own freedom. We try to encourage each other and share strength."
He ends by saying, "Grammy, please take your medicine, take walks and keep dancing. I plan to take you out to Margarita's when I get home. Stay strong because I am going to need your help to reclaim my life."
Post by Free James Foley.
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