Abdul-Rahman Kassig went to Iraq as a U.S. soldier and returned to the Middle East to establish his own aid mission. Now he's a captive of the Islamic State in Syria, which is threatening to kill him.

The parents of Indianapolis-native Abdul-Rahman Kassig, formerly Peter Kassig, who's being held captive by the so-called 'Islamic State', continue to call for his release. Kassig's parents Ed and Paula made their plea this morning on national television.

Community members again today gathered to call for the safe return of Indianapolis-native and aid worker Abdul-Rahman Kassig who is being held in Syria by the militant group calling itself the Islamic State.

The family of Abdul-Rahman Kassig's, who is being held by ISIS, wants people to focus on his humanitarian work and calls others to find ways to help Syrian refugees.

The Muslim Student Association at Butler University will be holding a prayer vigil for Abdul Rahman (Peter) Kassig and his family Wednesday.