Slain Local Diplomat Honored Thursday (US Deplomat who was found dead in Addis Ababa)

www.nazrett.com Home of Ethiopian News and Blog Breaking News By Jason Mays Published: September 17, 2009 WHITEHALL, Ohio—They were playing football in Whitehall Thursday night. But for many in attendance the game was secondary to a special halftime ceremony. 2001 Whitehall Yearling grad Brian Adkins was inducted posthumously into the high school’s hall of fame. Adkins, a 25 year old U.S. foreign service officer, was found dead in his Addis Ababas apartment while serving in Ethiopia this past February. An Ethiopian man later confessed. Adkins realized a childhood dream as a diplomat and received a rare commendation for his efforts in repatriate 3 Americans back to the U.S. A tent near the field chronicled his life. For additional information, stay with NBC 4 and refresh nbc4i.com—Where Accuracy Matters. To submit a story idea or news tip, e-mail . MORE: NBC 4 Local News | Local Crime News NBC 4 SPORTS: Sports News, Video NBC 4 POLITICS: Headlines, Interactives & Video