We've seen this iconic photo of Kayla Mueller, peacefully protesting in a Flagstaff snowstorm.
Mueller is the Northern Arizona University grad who was confirmed dead, after being held hostage by ISIS.
For the first time we are hearing from one of her friends who was with her on that snowy, carefree day.
"A strong presence, very bold, very fearless," said Jacqueline Gudewich who met Mueller in college at NAU. She made an impact on her.an incredible person."
They worked together in a group called STAND to raise awareness about the genocide in Darfur.
Even a snow storm didn't stop Kayla from getting people out.
"So we all put on our boots and coats and grabbed our signs and just walked out in a snowstorm to raise awareness, because that was more important," said Gudewich. "She cared deeply."
Kayla wanted to give a voice to the voiceless, to the people of Syria where Seema Kassab has family.
"They're frightened for their lives so every day is a struggle," said Kassab.
Her grandmother is here because of the crisis in Syria. They asked us not to show pictures of her out of safety for her family still there. She says her family is as against ISIS as she is, but afraid to speak up.
"People have been kidnapped, raped, tortured, just beaten and sometimes people disappear and you just don't know where they go," said Kassab.
She's inspired by people like Kayla who are working to try to stop the suffering.
"I'm grateful for people who have the bravery and the courage to cross the border and put their life on the line," said Kassab.
"To some degree she is still helping because it's letting the world know what's really going on," said Gudewich.
Saturday, students at NAU are going to hold a candlelight vigil in honor of Kayla Mueller's life at 6:30 p.m.
