Brian Carderelli, a member of Covenant Presbyterian Church (PCA) in Harrisonburg, Va., was killed in Afghanistan while working with a medical team in Nuristan. He was 25. According to information released by the church, “Carderelli was a 2009 graduate of James Madison University who, after graduation, volunteered in many capacities. He loved people and was particularly concerned for the poor.”

Carderelli had been in Afghanistan since last September and was serving the International Assistance Mission using his photography and videography skills to produce promotional materials and donor reports. Two doctors had invited Carderelli on the Nuristan trip to document their work.
 
Brian Carderelli was an Eagle Scout who loved the outdoors. In his spare time, he enjoyed photographing the beauty of Afghanistan and its people. He was compiling an album of photos titled, “The Beauty--It’s Not All War.”  
 
According to a church email, Carderelli was killed as he used his talents and training to show the love of Christ to the poor and disadvantaged.
 
Covenant Presbyterian has established a fund to help the Carderellis with expenses associated with Brian’s death. For more information, please contact Kendal Butler at (540) 433-3051.