Young Americans serving and sacrificing
A tribute to a young American who lost her life in service to her country overseas.
Kate Puzey of Cumming, Ga., was murdered in the West African country of Benin.
Atlanta Constitution story here.
Here's a detailed report by a blogger currently traveling in Benin.
Peace Corps Volunteers Memorial Project counts 274 PCVs who have lost their lives during service overseas since 1962.
PCVs often live in remote locations where law-enforcement agencies are ineffective or indifferent. Because they may stand out as Americans, they can be targets for criminals or others with hostile intent. Yet their objective is to blend in and share lifestyles with local populations, providing essential services and serving as ambassadors of friendship for the United States. They're an important part of our foreign policy, and their contributions to international goodwill on our behalf should never be overlooked.
My interest, as many of you know: My son Andrew served as a PCV in Tanzania from 2005-2007.
My prayers are with the Puzey family.
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