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St. Olaf alumnus dies in Kabul bombing

David Gonnerman '90
January 15, 2008

The Atlanta Journal Constitution reported Tuesday that Thor D. Hesla '84 was among at least eight people killed Monday in Kabul, Afghanistan, when militants stormed the Serena Hotel.

Hesla, 45, was in Kabul working for BearingPoint Management & Technology Consultants on a federal government contract.

A memorial service will be held Thursday, Jan. 17, at St. Bartholomew's Presbyterian Church in Atlanta. A second service will be held in Washington at a later date.

Contact David Gonnerman at 507-786-3315 or gonnermd@stolaf.edu.