James Foley's mother posts statement after journalist killed by ISIS: 'We thank Jim for all the joy he gave us'

James Foley's mother posts statement after journalist killed by ISIS: 'We thank Jim for all the joy he gave us'
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Diane Foley, the mother of journalist James Foley, wrote this message Tuesday evening, following the earlier posting of a video online by the organization Islamic State of Iraq and Syria. The video showed Foley, who had been abducted in 2012 while covering the conflict in Syria, being murdered by ISIS militants.

We have never been prouder of our son Jim. He gave his life trying to expose the world to the suffering of the Syrian people.

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