According to latest news, Abu Sayyaf barbarians executed two hostages — including NTM missionary Martin Burnham — during a military rescue attempt. Gracia Burnham was rescued, but wounded by gunfire. I think I speak for all Christians everywhere in expressing our condolences to the Burnhams and to New Tribes Missions.
So the year-long hostage crisis ends in violence and tragedy — except for Martin Burnham, who at long last enters into his reward. To live is Christ and to die is gain.
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People should also remember Deborah Yap, the nurse who was the other person killed. Nobody seems to take notice that she was also held hostage along with the Burnhams.
Yup, I was about to blog that just now.