Senator David Watters Issues Statement on Memorial Service for James Foley 

August 24, 2014

Rochester, NH – Today, Senator David Watters attended the Holy Mass for Healing, Hope and Peace in memory of James Foley, and issued the following statement on Mr. Foley’s tragic death.

 “Attending the Holy Mass for healing, hope, and for peace in memory of James Foley, I pray that God's spirit will comfort his family, friends, and our community. James Foley is a martyr for American freedom and freedom of the press. New Hampshire's elected officials stand together in grief for his loss. I will keep James and his family in my prayers.”

The Mass was held at 2 p.m. Sunday at, Our Lady of the Holy Rosary in Rochester. Senator Watters attended as part of the New Hampshire Senate Delegation.