I assume that most of you have heard about the passing of His Royal Highness King Abdullah Al-Saud. My prayers and condolences go out to the Al-Saud Royal family and to all Saudis.
King Abdullah has made many positive contributions to the Kingdom in which I am grateful. His most recent effort of improving education was most impressive to me and many others. As I mourn this huge loss, I take comfort in the many great memories and contrubutions of King Adbullah that will remain with the Kingdom forever.
Again my prayers go out to Al-Saud Family and may God bless the Kingdom and King Salman as he begins his reign.