https://www.wfyi.org/tags/kassig Kassig en-US Copyright Mon, 16 Nov 2015 05:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/public-affairs/2015-11-16/kassigs-mission-alive-one-year-later The humanitarian work that Abdul Rahman Kassig was committed to doing is needed more than ever. Mon, 16 Nov 2015 05:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/public-affairs/2015-11-16/kassigs-mission-alive-one-year-later Jill Sheridan https://www.wfyi.org/public-affairs/2014-11-23/kassig-remembered-for-his-drive-to-help-others Peter Kassig, who took the first name Abdul-Rahman after converting to Islam during captivity, was remembered as a good man, son, student and volunteer who dedicated himself to helping others and lived a short but full life, during a service Sunday at Butler University. Sun, 23 Nov 2014 05:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/public-affairs/2014-11-23/kassig-remembered-for-his-drive-to-help-others Associated Press https://www.wfyi.org/2014-11-21/memorial-services-set-for-slain-aid-worker-kassig Muslim prayers are to be offered Friday afternoon for Abdul-Rahman Kassig at the Al Huda Foundation mosque in the Indianapolis suburb of Fishers. Fri, 21 Nov 2014 05:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/2014-11-21/memorial-services-set-for-slain-aid-worker-kassig Associated Press https://www.wfyi.org/wfyi-news/2014-11-17/paula-kassig-good-will-prevail Ed and Paula Kassig, the parents of Abdul-Rahman (Peter) Kassig, the Indianapolis native and humanitarian aid worker killed by so-called Islamic State militants asked the public Monday to pray for both their son and the Syrian people. They also asked for privacy as they begin to mourn. Mon, 17 Nov 2014 05:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/wfyi-news/2014-11-17/paula-kassig-good-will-prevail WFYI News https://www.wfyi.org/public-affairs/2014-11-17/kassigs-make-statement-on-sons-death The parents of slain aid worker Abdul Rahman Kassig, spoke publicly Monday about their son's death at the hands of Islamic militants. Mon, 17 Nov 2014 05:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/public-affairs/2014-11-17/kassigs-make-statement-on-sons-death WFYI News https://www.wfyi.org/wfyi-news/2014-11-16/excerpts-of-abdul-rahman-kassigs-writing The Kassig family has released excerpts of Abdul-Rahman Kassig's writings sent to family, friends and teachers while he was working in the Middle East as an aid worker. The collection also includes a letter Kassig wrote to his parents while being held hostage by the so-called Islamic State. Sun, 16 Nov 2014 05:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/wfyi-news/2014-11-16/excerpts-of-abdul-rahman-kassigs-writing WFYI News https://www.wfyi.org/wfyi-news/2014-11-16/reaction-to-death-of-abdul-rahman-kassig In statements released Sunday, local leaders offered prayers of support for the family of 26-year-old Abdul-Rahman Kassig, a Hoosier native and aid worker whose death at the hands of the Islamic State group was confirmed by the White House earlier in the day. Sun, 16 Nov 2014 05:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/wfyi-news/2014-11-16/reaction-to-death-of-abdul-rahman-kassig WFYI News https://www.wfyi.org/wfyi-news/2014-11-16/kassigs-say-their-son-had-a-strong-desire-to-use-his-life-to-save-the-lives-of-others "We are heartbroken to learn that our son, Abdul-Rahman Peter Kassig, has lost his life as a result of his love for the Syrian people and his desire to ease their suffering. Our heart also goes out to the families of the Syrians who lost their lives, along with our son," Ed and Paula Kassig said in a statement released Sunday afternoon. Sun, 16 Nov 2014 05:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/wfyi-news/2014-11-16/kassigs-say-their-son-had-a-strong-desire-to-use-his-life-to-save-the-lives-of-others WFYI News https://www.wfyi.org/wfyi-news/2014-11-16/kassig-felt-compelled-to-serve-others The U.S. government confirmed the authenticity of a video released Sunday showing the murder of Abdul-Rahman Kassig, formerly known as Peter. Family and friends say the 26-year-old felt compelled to serve others, regardless of the risk. Sun, 16 Nov 2014 05:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/wfyi-news/2014-11-16/kassig-felt-compelled-to-serve-others Christopher Ayers https://www.wfyi.org/wfyi-news/2014-10-23/kassigs-reach-out-to-sons-captors-through-social-media This is the third time the Indianapolis couple has reached out to ISIS using social media, asking for mercy. Thu, 23 Oct 2014 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/wfyi-news/2014-10-23/kassigs-reach-out-to-sons-captors-through-social-media Barbara Brosher