Monday morning Tom Lantos, 14 term California Congressman, Holocaust survivor, and champion of human rights, passed away following complications related to cancer of the esophagus. Thank you Tom Lantos. You will be missed and your many contributions to human rights causes around the world will never be forgotten.

Tom Lantos is survived by a wife Anette of 57 years, two daughters, 17 grandchildren, and 2 great grandchildren. Our thoughts are with them all during this difficult time. Thanks again.