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Nelson County mother, wife of terrorist attack victims sends message of peace
Scherr is a long-time foundation member, as were her family members. Alan Scherr, 58, and Naomi Scherr, 13, died when Islamic terrorists attacked the Oberoi Trident Hotel where they stayed. When it was over, the Scherrs were found under a cafeteria table, shot dead. “I was basically shot along with them, just not physically, Kia Scherr recalled. “I was in shock.
Lynchburg News Advance - Nov 16, 2009
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Man charged in Mumbai attacks that killed 2 from Nelson County
Two Nelson County residents, Alan Scherr, 58, and his daughter, Naomi, 13, were among those killed.
Lynchburg News Advance - Feb 26, 2009
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What is life like in the Synchronicity spiritual community in Nelson County?
The quiet life of this small spiritual community on the cusp of the Blue Ridge Mountains was jolted when it lost two of its own, Nelson County residents Alan Scherr and his 13-year-old daughter Naomi, in the terrorist attacks in Mumbai, India, last month.
Lynchburg News Advance - Dec 20, 2008
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Memorial service honors father, daughter killed in Mumbai attacks
Scherr was a devoted husband and father known as “simply Al, said his brother, Mark Scherr, who recalled he was a brilliant scholar and teacher who always followed his own path, loved ham radios and was “sometimes even weird, to laughter.
Lynchburg News Advance - Dec 14, 2008
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Memorial service to be held for Nelson County father, daughter
The memorial for Alan Scherr, 58, and his daughter, Naomi, 13, will be at the Synchronicity Foundation, a spiritual meditation community that has facilities at 3518 Adial Road, which is between Va. 6 and Va. 151 in Nelson County.
Lynchburg News Advance - Dec 5, 2008
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UVa panel offers perspective on attacks
Among those killed in the attacks were Nelson County residents Alan Scherr and his 13-year-old daughter, Naomi.
Lynchburg News Advance - Dec 4, 2008
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Synchronicity Foundation holds news conference
He told of stepping over bodies to get to the place where Alan and Naomi Scherr lay, so he could identify them.
Lynchburg News Advance - Dec 2, 2008
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Wife, mother of Nelson County victims forgives terrorists
Related: Synchronicity Foundation holds news conference FABER -- A Nelson County woman whose husband and 13-year-old daughter were killed last week in terrorist attacks in Mumbai, India, said she sends the terrorists her “love, forgiveness and compassion. Kia Scherr, wife of Alan Scherr, 58, and mother to Naomi Scherr, spoke to two dozen reporters and crewmembers Tu... Two bright lights, Scherr said. “My sister said, 'it's Alan and Naomi.' I thought, 'yes, two bright lights.' And their lights wi...
Lynchburg News Advance - Dec 1, 2008
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Nelson County victims' bodies being returned
Alan Scherr, 58, and his 13-year-old daughter Naomi, were on a retreat with members from the spiritual community in Mumbai and were killed at the Oberoi Hotel when it was attacked. The spiritual community's leader Master Charles Cannon and all members of the Synchronicity delegation who were not at the restaurant where the Scherrs died were released uninjured and were transported to safety, the Web site said.
Lynchburg News Advance - Nov 30, 2008
