Silver Spring, Maryland - Haroldo Seidl, director for disaster preparedness and response for the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) from 1984 - 1996, was shot and killed in an attempted robbery early Monday morning, August 4, 2003, in the town of São Luís, Maranhão, Brazil.

"Haroldo always lived life to the fullest and worked to improve the quality of life for thousands of people throughout his career," said Mario Ochoa, executive vice-president of ADRA International. "We are deeply saddened by his loss, but are grateful for the contribution of his ministry and many years of serving others," Ochoa continued.

A memorial service for Seidl will be held Wednesday, August 6 in his hometown of Sombrero, Espirito Santo, Brazil where he will also be buried. Seidl is survived by two children, Paulo and Haroldo.

Condolences to the family can be forwarded to ADRA International