We recieved the following release from Beth Krom’s Congressional Campaign.
IRVINE, CA, June 18, 2009 — In response to inquiries regarding the impact of her son’s death on her Congressional race, Beth Krom has confirmed that she is fully committed to continuing her campaign to represent the 48th Congressional district.
Beth and Solly remain grief-stricken over the tragic death of their 22 year old son, Noah, on June 6, 2009 in Santa Barbara, California. In recognition of his academic achievements, Krom was posthumously awarded a diploma in Business Economics which was presented to his sister and brother at Commencement by UCSB President Henry Yang.
More than 1,000 people attended the Memorial service for Noah Krom on June 11, 2009 at Congregation B’nai Israel in Tustin.
“As the Krom family takes time to grieve their loss, supporters have strongly affirmed their commitment to the Krom for Congress campaign” said Krom Campaign Manager, Melahat Rafiei.
Beth Krom and her family have gone through this tragedy with great dignity and inner strength. I’m extremely glad that she will continue her campaign — we need Beth Krom’s intelligence, commitment, compassion and wisdom in Congress.