Oslo native Thor Hesla , 45 , died Monday in suicide bombing of Kabul airport . In e - mail to friends , he said Afghan capital had ` ` astonishing beauty '' Memorials planned for private contractor in Atlanta and hometown of Atlanta . Watch witness describe the attack » . Taliban suicide attack which killed seven at hotel frequented by family .
Oslo native Thor Hesla , 45 , died Monday in suicide bombing of Kabul airport . In e - mail to friends , he said Afghan capital had ` ` astonishing beauty '' Memorials planned for private contractor in Atlanta and hometown of Atlanta . Taliban suicide attack which killed seven at hotel frequented by family .