Swank's family has declined interviews instead issuing a statement. It says, quote, "We are heartbroken at the loss of our incredible husband and devoted father Gary Swank, M.D., who we will forever cherish. His senseless murder has left us to mourn a purposeful life ended too soon.
Gary was an incredibly driven individual, both professionally and personally, and we were blessed to have been a part of his life. His death will be felt throughout the community, as he was a physician, caregiver, teacher, mentor, avid outdoorsman, neighbor, colleague, and friend to many " End quote.
As we told you he was a cardiac interventionist who worked at the Carilion Clinic, located in Roanoke, Virginia. Press reports also indicate that he was the medical director at the clinic's Cardiac Lab, and he also taught at Virginia Tech's medical school. He leaves behind a wife and 3 children.
This evening, the Belize Tourism Board also released a terse statement trying to tell tourists it's not that scary here.
The BTB says, quote, "We continue to work closely with the Belize Police Department to support the investigation as appropriate. Crime against tourists has been and remains very rare." End quote.
