The Release of Travis Timmerman from a Syrian Prison

A young Missouri man named Travis Timmerman, who entered Syria from Lebanon, was freed from a Syrian prison and handed over to U.S. forces near the Syrian border with Iraq and Jordan. Timmerman spent seven months in detention and reflected on his life and faith during his time in prison. He was found walking barefoot in a Damascus suburb after the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime.

Travis Timmerman Found in Syria

Travis Timmerman, a missing Missouri man, was unexpectedly found in Syria after crossing into the country for a pilgrimage. He was flown out by the U.S. military to Jordan. His family was relieved to hear he was alive and well.

Missouri man imprisoned in Syria

Missouri man imprisoned in Syria after crossing into the country on a 'pilgrimage' to Damascus is unexpectedly recovered after seven months, hailed as a 'Christmas miracle' by family and friends