U.S. Diplomatic security officers honour Sri Lankan security guard killed in terrorist attack

Colombo, March 16, 2005; U.S. Ambassador Jeffrey J. Lunstead presented the family of fallen Sri Lankan security guard Mohamed Jaffur Sadiq with a memorial plaque and a cash donation Wednesday, March 15, at the U.S. Embassy. Mr. Sadiq was murdered on December 6, 2004 during the terrorist attack on the U.S. Consulate in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia where he served as a security guard.

The Diplomatic Security Officers' Foundation commissioned the memorial gift to commemorate Mr. Sadiq's brave service to the U.S. Government and to assist his family in their time of need U.S. Diplomatic Security Officers' serving around the world contributed to the fund, states a US Embassy press release.

Diplomatic Security Officers' Foundation President Charles E. Sparks stated that the organization is "pleased to be able to help surviving family members by providing assistance at this trying time. We hope the funds will enable them to transition through this difficult period and brighten their future prospects."

The victim's father W.M.M.L. Fahurdeen, received the memorial gift from Ambassador Lunstead in the Ambassador's office. Ambassador Lunstead noted that Mr. Sadiq's death underlined yet again the need for all nations to join together in combating the scourge of terrorism. Sadiq is survived by his parents, four brothers and one sister.