There aren't very many people in contemporary culture who absolutely dedicate their entire being to one single cause. And Tom, who led a varied career, all kinds of different activities, condensed his heart and soul into a single work. And that's what he would like to be remembered for: that he was a man of peace in a place of conflict. |
This was not a position to take lightly. He took a long time to make a decision. |
Tom left his life as we know it with a clear sense that after 9/11, he felt like he needed to do something very concrete to help create peace in the world. |