] The American contractor kidnapped in Saudi Arabia, purportedly
] by al-Qaida, placed great value in Arabic culture and once sent a
] copy of the Quran to his sister, his son said.
]
] Paul Johnson Jr. highlighted passages from the Islamic
] holy text that he felt were especially important, said
] Paul Johnson III.

I do not personally know Paul Johnson, but he is a friend of my extended family, and news of his kidnapping was greeted with sadness. My sympathies go to him and his family, and I hope for his safe return.

Florida, New Jersey relatives await word on kidnapped man's fate