www.NateHenn.com
Nate Henn, a friend, co-worker and close community member of the Invisible Children family was killed in the terrorist attacks in Kampala on Sunday. Our reaction is posted here and more information on the attacks can be found here.
Nate was watching the World Cup game at a rugby club in Kampala, Uganda with his friend Lindsey, who also works for IC, and their Ugandan friends Innocent and Tony. The bomb went off and Nate was hit. His friends immediately rushed him to the hospital, but soon after his arrival he went unconscious and was pronounced dead.
Nate was in the country of his dreams, visiting the friends he had worked so tirelessly to support. He passed away with his Ugandan brothers and dear friends by his side.
The Henn family has been overwhelmed in gratitude from everyone’s support and have asked for a memorial fund be set up to honor the work Nate was doing. Go to www.NateHenn.com to donate and for more information.
Nate selflessly gave his time and energy without pay during his time at Invisible Children over the last year and a half. But he relied on friends, family and other donors to provide the financial support he needed. And now, the Henn family is asking for others to continue supporting this work.
Please take the time to watch this video to understand what Nate was doing:
Nate you were an amazing guy, I’ve only met you once and spoken to you handfuls of times on the phone for screening information but you inspired not only me but hundreds of people. You’ll never be forgotten <3
My deepest condolences to his family. A terrible loss and senseless tragedy.
I just donated to your Memorial Fund. Seven dollars is not much, but it is sure as heck better than nothing. The smallest thing can cause a butterfly effect. And this effect will definately cause a great chain reaction.
I know that nothing that anyone says will ease the pain of losing a love one specially the way he was taken from this life, I did not knew him until the news broke out but be sure that he is in heaven and next to God because he was an extraornary person.
Gandhi said:” that whatever you do in life will be insignificant, but it’s very important that you do it because nobody else will.”
And it’s very true in your case I believe that we can only say “Thank you for doing it and making it count”.
R.I.P our Friend
I didnt meet you Nate but am deeply grieved by your love for Ugandan kids that has ended your life so young amidst service.
It is also unfortunate that we have terrorist in the world who are reckless with our live. We should pray for our world and for God to punish evil people.
My his soul rest in peace, I pray.
It is better to have loved and lossed than never to have loved at all. you knew this. you will never be forgotten. see you soon.
Nate,you were really a man of people and a man loved by many. It was so unfortunate that you died at the time people needed you most, the Ugandan people,children,old and young.
Nate,personally I never got the chance to meet you but according to what people are writting about you and what am reading,I can say you were really a great person loved by many.
To Nate’s family be strong and know the people of Uganda-Gulu are with you at this trying moment.
May his Soul rest in peace
Haron
I wish I had the words to bring relief of the very terrible sorrow Nate ’s family is feeling. As a mom with a daughter that has gone to Uganda I know first hand the emotions felt leading into the actual trip. The mixture of pride, love and concern that continues every day they are away. I do not have those words. I can only offer my love.
The bombing that took Nate could have happened anywhere. Until the people of the world chose to embrace the values that we share and respect one another, with all our individual ideas, I am afraid violence will not go away.
I can only hope this sudden focus on a group of very different people brought together under the umbrella of Invisible Children, will reach someones heart. If then, even more action to bring peace to the children of Uganda takes place,at least something good will come from this very sad and desperate action.
Violence seems to always come before people chose to speak words. Often times more violence happens in return. The world needs to take up the rules all kids learn in kindergarten.
RIP Nate. The rest of us will try to continue to help bring peace on earth everyday with a real gift. The gift of our trust and compassion given everyday right here in our daily life. It will slowly move hearts and minds to peace.
I am so sad to discover that Nate’s brother was flying into town to be with his family when he also lost is life in a plane crash. So the family has lost two sons this weekend. God be with them.
Sorry….my big mistake. His brother was in the plane crash but thank God he is in fair condition in the hospital. Another person on the plane passed away….not Kyle Henn.
Please forgive my error.
Our arms are around Nate’s family with love and care. My daughter Kristin is teaching in Gulu this summer with Invisible Children and will continue Nate’s legacy of dedication to the children of Uganda. Please pray for all the families that have lost loved ones in this senseless tragedy.
God Bless you Nate, and family. You have my sincere gratitude and admiration. You gave the ultimate gift for peace and a better world. Although there is no doubt about the grief and pain felt with your loss, please know that you also provided hope, generosity and love in the most profound way – I can’t think of a better use of a life and wish more people will decide to live as you lived.
I never met Nate directly, but I live in Raleigh and am a long time supporter of IC. If anyone is traveling to Raleigh for Nate’s funeral, I have a few couches and a guest bedroom available for people to stay. If you are flying, I can surely pick you up from the airport as well. I’m sure I have friends who will also be able to help if the response is great.
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I send my condolences to Nate`familly and all the Invisible Children familly including his friends in Uganda. I truly hope his parents know that his son was an extraordinary
human being full of love & compassion. On the other hand I hope JUSTICE will be done to punish the responsibles of such horrendous acts. All love to you from Mexico City.
I want to also issue heart felt thoughts to the Henn family. To my beautiful young daughter Jessica Lomelin who is working in Uganda in Gulu for Invisible Children. My worry and concern for you is great. My respect and love for you is overwhelming. With the horrible loss of Nate Henn comes more understanding for me and hopefully others of why you are there in Gulu. Why you have fallen in love with the people. Why you work so hard to write beautiful stories of the life and people of Uganda. I know within days you would have met Nate at your office in Gulu. To the Henn family, I am so proud of my daughter as I know you were of your son. They are working for the same cause. I hope in my heart people will see the stature of your young son and that of my daughter and support the effort of what they are doing. Amazing, beautiful people. Thank you Nate Henn for being such a wonderful young man. You will inspire many people to pickup where you left off.
I knew nate personally, as he stayed in my home in NH for four days with Allysen, Hannah, Brian, and Innocent. What an amazing team they were and through out their visit encouraged me to be a roadie. I made the decision a month ago to go out to California in November and apply for the spring tour. Nate and i had kept in touch and were going to touch base when i got out there.
now my goal is cemeted to get out there and do whatever i can and whatever it takes. Nate led his life by example in leadership and his death has inspired others to rise up.
my prayers go to his family and the love we share for nate, (my parents gave him that flannel shirt he liked so much)we pass on to his family.
You will be severely missed, Nate.
Dear Nate, you have inspired me to do better. My heart grieves with your family and friends for your tragic loss.
You made this world a better place, and your love of Jesus shone for everyone to see.
May you rest in peace.
I heard about this horrible explosion on the news but never dreamed that it took such an extraordinary human being with it. My condolences to his family and friends… of whom there were many.
We pass this way but once, so any good we can do let us do it now.
Although I never got the chance to meet you, i felt like i have just lost a member of my family “a brother”, i have been following your work with the invincible children for a while, the time and energy you gave to make this childrens life better, all the hard work you’ve done will not be in vain the invincible children will make you very proud and your legacy will go on.Am originally from Gulu in Uganda and i know what it is like to grow up in a war zone and you made a difference for this children “You put a smile on their faces” May your soul rest in peace brother and my toughts is with your family may God bless them and protect them during this difficult time Amen
We’re friends of Nate’s parents, we met when we joined their Monday-night church small group. We never had the privilege of meeting Nate in person, but we know that his parents were incredibly proud of him, his faith in Christ, and his work with Invisible Children. We contributed to IC in his memory, and we pray and grieve along with both his family here in North Carolina and his extended family at Invisible Children.
The world doesn’t have enough Nate Henns as it is…it’s a shame to lose one. Go with God, Nate.
We are long time friends of Jane and Bob Scarborough, Nate’s Aunt and Uncle. We are incredible sorry for your family’s loss. May you find comfort in knowing that Nate gave his life pursuing his passion…living and working for others. May we all respond to his example.
Today, the a group of representatives from the IC Foundation came and visited our school. During the visit, they played a video and it talked about Nate. When it showed him goofing around and wanting to help the people in Uganda, I was full of happiness and hope that someone could have such a heart. And when they said that he had passed away during a visit, I almost cried. My friend was sitting right next to me and she began to sob.
Nate was truly an amazing man and I know he’s smiling down on the IC Foundation for continuing to help in every way possible. Thank you so much for everything, and continue to do what you guys do.
I will always remember you, a big heart that you had for us(war defects) & leaving a legacy behind a HERO u will always be, rest in Peace.