Memorial Page for James Foley (née James Wright Foley)

Oct 18, 1973 – Aug 19, 2014(40 years)Died in:Raqqa, Syria

American journalist

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Biography

Birthplace

Rochester, Strafford County

Place of Death

Raqqa, Syria

Nationality

United States

Cause of Death

decapitation

Religion

Catholic Church

Occupation(3)

photojournalistteacherjournalist

Awards(1)

Conscience-in-Media Award

Education(5)

Marquette UniversityUniversity of Massachusetts AmherstNorthwestern UniversityMedill School of JournalismKingswood Regional High School

James Foley (* October 18, 1973 in Rochester; † August 19, 2014 in Raqqa) was an american journalist. He was 40 years old. His education included Marquette University, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Northwestern University, Medill School of Journalism and Kingswood Regional High School. His faith was Catholic Church. He was awarded the Conscience-in-Media Award. His cause of death was decapitation.

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Born in Rochester, Strafford County

1973

Died in Raqqa, Syria (decapitation)

2014

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James Foley (née James Wright Foley). Forever remembered.