Harrison Michael Heller, 40, passed away unexpectedly on June 4. He is survived by his wife Sara Rothman, daughter Madeleine, parents Debra and Edward Heller, sister Alana Heller Flatow (Greg), in-laws Lee and Barry Rothman, and brother-in-law Joshua Rothman (Miranda). Born in West Palm Beach, Florida, Harrison grew up in Florida and Ohio before settling in Rockville, Maryland. Harrison loved learning and explored many areas of interest before finding his passion in global affairs. He received his BA from the University of Akron and completed his master’s degree in global security from the University of Oklahoma. He worked for Anser as a defense contractor. Harrison was an avid traveler and his volunteer work in Rwanda, Ethiopia and Cuba fueled his longtime interest in international relations and global affairs. His work at the Agahozo-Shalom Youth Village in Rwanda was particularly impactful. Harrison kept in touch with some of the orphans whom he befriended there long after he left. Family was the center of Harrison’s life. He was a loving and devoted husband and father. His favorite place to be was with his beloved Sara and Maddie. He was a steadfast friend and had a gift for keeping in touch, even over many miles and years. Sara and Maddie shared his love of travel; their favorite vacation destinations together included New York City and Florida. A gourmet cook, Harrison delighted in cooking up a storm for friends and family and firmly believed that food equals love. He was a consummate storyteller and knew something about just about everything, no matter how obscure. He loved animals of all stripes, especially his beloved rescue pets. He will be deeply missed. Memorial contributions may be made to the Agahozo-Shalom Youth Village (asyv.org). Services entrusted to Sagel Bloomfield Dansansky Goldberg Funeral Care.