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 .
Atlanta native Thor Hesla , 45 , died Monday in suicide bombing of Kabul hotel . In e-mail to friends , he said Afghan capital had `` astonishing beauty '' Memorials planned for U.S. contractor in D.C. and hometown of Atlanta . Taliban claims attack which killed seven at hotel frequented by Westerners .