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American Friends of UNRWA Marks the Death of Board Member Tim Rothermel
American Friends of UNRWA mourns the loss of AFU Board Member, Mr. Tim Rothermel. For more than 30 years, Tim was committed to peace and development of Palestinian society, and he was a true supporter of UNRWA’s work.
Through his work with UNDP in Jerusalem, Tim helped create thousands of jobs, built new classrooms, and established hospitals and cultural centers. As a board member of American Friends of UNRWA, he provided great wisdom and guidance to our growing organization.
Tim passed away on February 6, after battling cancer. He will be greatly missed by the Board of Directors and staff of American Friends of UNRWA. He leaves behind a legacy of human development in Palestine, and his life’s work will continue to be an inspiration to us all. Our deepest sympathies go out to his family, his wife, Joan, and their two children, Sara and David.
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