Burnham Gracia - In the presence of my enemies
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Soon after September 11, the news media stepped up its coverage of Martin and Gracia Burnham, the missionary couple held hostage in the Philippine jungle by terrorists with ties to Osama bin Laden. After a year of captivity and a violent rescue that resulted in Martins death, the world watched Gracia Burnham return home in June 2002.
In this riveting personal account, Burnham tells for the very first time the real story behind the newsabout their harrowing ordeal, about how it affected their relationship with each other and with God, about the terrorists who held them, about the actions of the U.S. and Philippine governments, and about how they were affected by the prayers of thousands of Christians throughout the world
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In the Presence of My Enemies
Copyright 2003, 2004, 2010 by Gracia Burnham. All rights reserved.
Cover photograph of Burnhams 2002 by Reuters/Corbis Images. All rights reserved.
Unless otherwise indicated, all interior photographs are from the personal collection of Gracia Burnham. Used by permission.
Photo of Gracia Burnham on page 336 copyright 2009 by Mark Jackson. All rights reserved.
Map graphic by Paul Soutar, reprinted with permission of the Wichita Eagle.
Original notes and artwork on page 10 of the photo insert from the personal collection of Gracia Burnham. Used by permission.
All Scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version, NIV. Copyright 1973, 1978, 1984 by Biblica, Inc. Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved worldwide.
Scripture quotations marked KJV are taken from The Holy Bible , King James Version.
Scripture quotations marked NASB are taken from the New American Standard Bible , copyright 1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1977, 1995 by The Lockman Foundation. Used by permission.
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Scripture quotations marked TNIV are taken from the Holy Bible , Todays New International Version. TNIV. Copyright 2001, 2005 by Biblica, Inc. Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved worldwide.
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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Burnham, Gracia.
In the presence of my enemies / Gracia Burnham, with Dean Merrill.
p. cm.
ISBN 978-0-8423-8138-3 (hc) ISBN 978-0-8423-8139-0 (sc) ISBN 978-0-8423-8590-9 (intl)
ISBN 978-0-8423-8589-3 (Philippine) ISBN 978-0-8423-8576-3 (NTM)
1. Burnham, Gracia. 2. Burnham, Martin. 3. HostagesPhilippinesBiography. 4. Abu Sayyaf (Organization) 5. New Tribe MissionBiography. 6. MissionariesPhilippinesBiography.
7. MissionariesUnited StatesBiography. I. Merrill, Dean. II. Title.
BV3382.B87 A3 2003
959.904092273dc21 2003002155
This book is dedicated to... you. If you prayed for Martin and me while we were in captivity even oncethen put your name here. It is because of your prayers that I came out alive and am able to tell the story. Likewise, I hope to become one who earnestly prays and cares for others who are hurting. We truly need each other, dont we?Table of Contents
The Captors Roster
Of the dozens of Abu Sayyaf who guarded the Burnhams at various times, these were the most prominent. (The title Abu means father of. Mang means uncle.)
Popular Names: Moktar, Abu Moktar
Official Name: Khadafi Abubakar Janjalani
Role: Leader of the entire Abu Sayyaf (following the 1998 slaying of his older brother, the groups founder); late 20s, but looked younger; quiet; eventually married Reina
Presence: Met the hostages upon arrival on Basilan May 31, 2001; left them late September 2001
Popular Names: Musab, Abu Musab
Official Name: Isnilon Totoni Hapilon
Role: Second-in-command of the Abu Sayyaf; knew little English; stern, headstrong; eventually married Ediborah
Presence: From the beginning through early May 2002
Popular Names: Omar, Abu Omar
Official Name: Bakkal Hapilon
Role: Brother of Musab; eventually took Sheila for himself but did not formally marry her
Presence: Met the hostages upon arrival on Basilan May 31, 2001; stayed through early May 2002
Popular Names: Sabaya, Abu Sabaya (see photo section)
Official Name: Aldam Tilao
Role: Spokesman to the media; negotiator with the government; known for his flair; very good English; eventually married Angie
Presence: With the hostages the entire time
Popular Name: Solaiman (see photo section)
Official Name: Jainal Antel Sali Jr.
Role: Prime liaison with the hostages for the first 3 months, due to his education, English fluency; late 30s; former engineer from a wealthy family
Presence: From the beginning through late September 2001
Popular Name: Mang Ben
Role: Early leader of the Burnhams subgroup; tall, thin, stately appearance; late 30s
Presence: From the beginning until killed in battle early July 2001
Popular Name: Hurayra
Official Name: Jumadil Arad
Role: Friendly toward the Burnhams; mid-20s
Presence: From the beginning through late September 2001
Popular Name: Moghira
Role: Subgroup leader; eventually married Fe
Presence: Met the hostages upon arrival on Basilan May 31, 2001; left New Years Eve 2001
Popular Name: Sakaki
Role: Gracia Burnhams first designated guard
Presence: From the landing on Basilan until he went AWOL July 2001
Popular Names: Bro, Kosovo
Official Name: Alhamzer Limbong
Role: Classic warrior type; big, muscular, well-built, proud of his long, wavy hair; knew just a bit of English but willing to try using it
Presence: From the beginning through late September 2001
Popular Name: Zacarias
Official Name: Toting Craft Hanno
Role: Fun-loving; early 20s; Solaimans assistant
Presence: One of the original trio to abduct the Burnhams; left due to sickness late September 2001
Other resistance groups operating in the southern Philippines:
Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF)
Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF)
Moro is an ethnic label for Filipinos who are Muslim. It traces back several centuries to the Spaniards, who used it as a name for a Muslim in their own country. The English translation is Moor.
The Hostages Roster
Captured at Dos Palmas Resort on May 27, 2001
MEN
Name: Martin Burnham
Captivity: 1 year, 11 days
Description: American missionary pilot from Kansas; age 41; husband of Gracia, father of three
Conclusion: Killed by three gunshots June 7, 2002
Name: Francis
Captivity: 20 days
Description: Banker; age 50; husband of Tess
Conclusion: Released June 15, 2001, after ransom was paid
Name: Chito
Captivity: 38 days
Description: Salesman for a cell-phone company; 30s; married, father of three
Conclusion: Released July 3, 2001, after ransom was paid
Name: Reggie
Captivity: 7 days
Description: Former newspaper executive; VP of a construction company with many government contracts; late 40s
Conclusion: Released June 2, 2001, after ransom was paid
Name: Buddy
Captivity: 7 days
Description: Publisher of a travel magazine; husband of Divine
Conclusion: Abandoned June 2, 2001, after being wounded
Name: R. J.
Captivity: 7 days
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