March 15, 2006

Dear Mr. Mujahid,

We are very grateful for your letter and all of the support you have given us. From the first day that our brothers were kidnapped, you have been so kind and supportive. Attending the inter-faith prayer service at the mosque downtown in early December was a powerful experience for me personally. I don't know if you remember, but you preached about not giving in to fear and maintaining hope. I continue to find comfort in those words as we still do not have any news of our other three missing brothers, Jim, Harmeet, and Norman.

Tom was a gentle, patient, and a very humble man. He had a deep respect for Islam. In a letter to his family and friends about his mission in Iraq, Tom wrote that he sought to: "acquire a more complete understanding of Islamic cultural richness… and how we might work together and learn from each other in mutually beneficial ways."

We have sent your condolences along to his family. Thank you for your continued prayers and support. We take solace in knowing that Tom was actively living out his faith and deep convictions that the power of love will ultimately bring about a more peaceful and just world.

Much peace to you and all of our friends at the Council of Islamic Organizations,

Sara Reschly

Christian Peacemaker Teams, Chicago

Christian Peacemaker Teams
PO Box 6508
Chicago, IL 60608
tel: 312-492-8736
fax:312-277-0291
email: sarar@cpt.org