Sir Dr. Laws practices osteopathic medicine in Dayton, Ohio. He is the chief of the cardiology Departments of Grandview and South Hospitals, and a founding member of Knightsbridge International. Dr. Laws has been involved in the work of Knightsbridge International since its inception. He has worked to bring medical aid and equipment directly to people in need in Russia, Rwanda, Zaire, Afghanistan, Kyrgyzstan, Cambodia, Albania, Nicaragua, Ecuador, Thai-Burma, the Philippines and Ski Lanka.

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What are some examples of missions you have been on since BEYOND THE CALL was filmed, and why or how did you choose them?

I have been to the Philippines and it is an eye-opening experience with Muslim radicals all over the place. I've also been to Sri Lanka right after the tsunami and this was also quite interesting because of the Tamil Tiger uprising, which almost came to a truce while we were there. A great deal of devastation and death was seen during this visit.

Thinking back on any of your Knightsbridge missions, what is one experience that stands out as especially moving, dangerous, exciting or memorable?

I think back over Knightsbridge trips, and what is the one that stands out, and there is no way you can come upon 150 dead bodies, chopped up with machetes, without leaving memorable impressions on your mind. It's also hard to be in Afghanistan on multiple occasions and not realize how difficult it is to solve or resolve this fanatical Muslim problem that affects this part of the world.

Have there been any changes within the Knightsbridge International organization, such as new goals or additional knights?

Changes in Knightsbridge International, in my opinion, have been minimal. We continue to try to improve the organization based on the experiences that we have garnered from each mission.

Has your involvement in Knightsbridge International changed your perspectives on the world or other aspects of your life? If so, how?

I definitely understand much better the complex nature of all the religions, political persuasions, ethnic diversity and financial poverty of the many communities much better than when we started.

What was it like to be filmed for the documentary?

The strongest part of being filmed was that I did not realize that there was any continuity in what we were doing. Each mission was a project unto itself with certain goals to be obtained. When I saw the movie, I realize how Adrian brought the projects into a continuum, which was the most surprising thing to me about being filmed.

What's up next for you, either in the long or short term?

I truly want to go to Darfur with a significant mission, but remain ever-ready wherever the next mission happens to be, as long as it is HIGH ADVENTURE and HUMANITARIAN in nature.

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