Stanford Business School student presumed dead

The family of James W. Hsu, who was reported missing in Thailand following the Dec. 26 tsunami that struck a large section of Southeast Asia, is planning a memorial service for him. Information about the date and location of the memorial service is not yet available.

The family issued the following statement:

"After traveling to Thailand to search for James, it is clear to us that he has passed away. He was outgoing and introspective, athletic and intelligent, bold and sensitive. We are comforted by the wonderful memories that he left us and the hundreds if not thousands of lives that he touched. We have been told over and over that he had a gift for business, a gift for sports, a gift for so many things, but to us James was a gift, our greatest gift. And for that we consider ourselves very lucky.

"As we mourn him, it is vital to consider the scope of the tragedy that took him from us. Our hearts and prayers are with the families and friends throughout the world who have lost loved ones in the tsunami. We hope that James' life will spur all of us to take action and to contribute to the effort to help those who have survived, not just in the immediate aftermath, but also throughout the long, long road to recovery."

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