Tennessee native Stephen Troell was killed in Iraq on Monday. The Iranian-backed militia group Saraya Ahl al’Khaf has claimed responsibility for the murder.
Tuesday on Twitter:"With great sadness, I thank the Iraqi people for their supportive messages following the brutal murder of Stephen Troell last night in Baghdad. He was here in a private capacity doing what he loved – working w/ the Iraqi people. My deepest condolences to his wife & young children."
Troell’s family released a statement Monday."Stephen Troell met his Savior face to face. Jocelyn, the girls, and little Stephen are currently safe and will return to the U.S. in the next few days. As you can imagine, these are difficult days for the Troell and Britt family. Please give us time to grieve together as a family. We are grateful for everyone who has reached out to us.
The family's statement concluded:"Stephen often quoted the words of two Moravian young men who gave their lives for the cause. We echo them again: 'May the Lamb that was slain receive the reward of His suffering.… weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning" .", which released a statement on Wednesday,"We are greatly saddened by the tragedy that took the life of our colleague, U.S. citizen, Stephen Troell, near his home in Baghdad, Iraq… Mr.
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