James Foley needed to show people what war looked like.

It was his calling to travel to some of the most dangerous places in the world, camera in tow, so people back home could see the danger, the conflict, the hatred that boiled over daily. ... Subscribe or log in to read more

James Foley needed to show people what war looked like.

It was his calling to travel to some of the most dangerous places in the world, camera in tow, so people back home could see the danger, the conflict, the hatred that boiled over daily.

More than any adrenaline rush, he was drawn to these regions out of his compassion for the poor, the disadvantaged and the innocent in war-torn regions, his parents said.

The more Jim saw, the more he was drawn to it, his mother, Diane Foley, said.

Last night, James Foley was honored with the Nackey S. Loeb First Amendment Award, one of the highest honors for New Hampshire journalists.

Were very honored. I think Jim would have been, his mother said. Jim believed very passionately for freedom of the press. We are very proud of the work he was doing. It is vital to a democracy.

Foley was kidnapped Nov. 22, 2012, in Syria and killed 21 months later, Aug. 19, by Islamic State forces.

His murder was broadcast for the world to see and began to galvanize U.S. efforts to stop terrorists known as ISIS.

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James Foley posthumously receives First Amendment Award