Memorials Planned for Photographers Chris Hondros and Tim Hetherington
April 25, 2011 | Source: Monroe Gallery of Photography
Via Photo District News
Memorials Planned for Photographers Chris Hondros and Tim Hetherington
The families of two photojournalists killed in a rocket attack on Misrata, Libya, on April 20 are organizing memorials.
Dean Hondros, brother of photographer Chris Hondros, announced that a memorial service will take place Wednesday, April 27, at 1 pm at Sacred Hearts St. Stephens Church in Brooklyn. Directions and information are available on the church's Web site, http://www.delvecchiorc.com/; the phone number is (718) 246-8342.
In lieu of flowers, Hondros's family and fiancee have suggested donations be made to The Chris Hondros Fund, which has just been launched: "This fund will provide scholarships for aspiring photojournalists and raise awareness of issues surrounding conflict photography."
The Chris Hondros Fund
c/o Christina Piaia
50 Bridge Street #414
Brooklyn, New York 11201
The family of Tim Hetherington have created a web page, Timhetherington.org/condolences, where remembrances of their son are being posted. On the site, a note from Alistair and Judith Hetherington says, "We will be setting up a charitable organization to continue Tim's humanitarian work around the world," and adds, "Information will be posted here in the coming days.