The Foreign Service Journal, January 2003

the fact that he was happy with his life and work. In a family statement she told how the day before his death he had received an award at work, talked with friends about Thanksgiving plans, and told his wife how much he loved her, their family and their life in the Foreign Service. “We probably are a typical Foreign Service family,” Virginia Foley said. “Larry and I have loved serving on four continents, learning about cul- ture, making friends, representing the United States the best way we could, and feeling like what we did was per- forming a service. … My comfort comes from the expressions of love from so many people all over the world whose lives Larry has touched, and having shared 34 years with some- one I love and respected — doing what we do best.” Spread the Message Laurence Foley is survived by his wife, Virginia; two daughters, Megan and Jeremie; a son, Michael; and two grandsons. Expressions of sympathy and support were extended personally to the family by His Majesty King Abdullah II and Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah, and Queen Noor of Jordan, President Bush, Secretary of State Colin Powell, Ambassador to NATO R. Nicholas Burns and other government leaders. Consistent with Larry Foley’s career-long commitment to helping others, his family has asked that in lieu of flowers donations be made to the Missionaries of Charity, Home of Love, in Ruseifeh, Jordan. Contact Sister Felecia at (962) (5) 374-4583; she can accept checks made out to the organization. Donations to the Missionaries of Charity, Home of Love can also be sent to The Laurence Foley Fund, USAID/Amman, Unit #70206 Box 6, APO AE 09892-0206; the Fund will forward the checks to the charity. 62 F O R E I G N S E R V I C E J O U R N A L / J A N U A R Y 2 0 0 3 SHORT TERM FURNISHED APARTMENTS AVAILABLE columbia plaza apartments Capital Living With Comfort and Convenience Beautiful, Spacious Efficiencies, 1 and 2 Bedrooms SEVEN MINUTES TO STATE DEPARTMENT Utilities Included Complimentary Voice Mail Courtyard Style Plaza Polished Hardwood Floors Private Balconies Huge Walk-In Closets 24 Hour Front Desk Garage Parking Available Shopping on Site Cardkey Entry/Access River Views Minutes to Fine Dining Walk to the Kennedy Center and Georgetown Minutes to Foggy Bottom Metro (202) 293-2000 2400 Virginia Ave., N.W. Washington, D.C., 20037 Managed by Polinger, Shannon & Luchs Co.