Paul Korfonta of Arlington, Virginia, died on July 11 following a stroke. Paul received his A.B. in history and was involved in Alpha Delta (serving as its president) and Sphinx and played football. He earned his master’s in international history from the London School of Economics. Paul worked in the administration of President George H.W. Bush as an associate director in the Office of Cabinet Affairs. He later served as a government and military advisor in Afghanistan and Iraq, repeatedly returning to danger zones to serve. He helped direct the flow of correspondence and edited presidential speeches and congressional testimony. He designed and managed a $6-million project to foster a transparent democracy and encourage voter participation in Iraq’s first democratic election. He provided policy guidance and personnel assistance for reconstruction efforts and oversaw the production of briefings for the U.S. Agency for International Development democracy and governance senior staff. He conducted research and analysis to support U.S. military operations and help reconstruction efforts. He considered it important to talk with the local population despite the dangers in combat zones. Paul loved traveling, going to the beach, playing with the family pets, and dining on barbecue. He is survived by daughter Elise; brothers Vincent, Steve, and James; many nephews and nieces; and friends Beth, Ralph, Kristin, and Raoul.