Gracia Burnham Quotes (6 Quotes)

The family of Martin and Gracia are deeply saddened and disappointed to learn that the Abu Sayyaf has broadcast its intention to continue holding Martin and Gracia and Deborah Yap until additional demands are met,

I thought it would be a good call. I thought they would be released and I thought that they would be coming home to us soon and it was quite a shock to us,

On behalf of the family, we respectfully hope that Abu Sayyaf leader Khadaffy Janjalani would honor their agreement with us.

During our ordeal, we were repeatedly lied to by the Abu Sayyaf and they are not men of honor. They should be treated as common criminals. We support all efforts of the government in bringing these men to justice,

On March 26, Abu Sulaiman advised us to tell Martin and Gracia's children that they would be released soon,

It's kind of shocking news, ... It's difficult, but God is giving us strength. ...It's kind of numbing right now. I suppose the full impact will hit us later on.