This is an example of a condolence letter. Sending my heartfelt sympathies. on the Internet from March 7 to March 16, 1997, Archive of the Updates on President Jagan's Medical Crisis, Updates From Guyana Following the Death of President Jagan, Funeral procesion in front of Freedom House. Gowda wrote: "We in India have always had the highest regard for Dr. Jagan. She also was an icon for all environmentally minded people in Germany and for all of us who fought for freedom and human rights! In any situation, writing a sympathy note can be challenging. Janet Jagan (former President of Guyana and Cheddi Jagan's wife) said: "I can testify to his goodness, to his honesty and integrity, to the lack of concern for the material things in life, to his remarkable intellect, always seeking answers, always examining all aspects of a matter, always seeking the truth. I know how much you loved him. Your father was a great leader. I hope you know that you meant the world to him. He will live on in our memories forever. Her work with the Green Belt Movement in Kenya and as an activist for civil and womens rights in Kenya and beyond received worthy recognition internationally when she was awarded the Nobel Prize for Peace in 2004. Today you may be leaving this earth without me, but someday I will meet you there. If your candidate goes down in flames, though, this quote is useful for pointing out that the other guys victory implies something unsavory about him all on its own. On lookers, lined the more than four-mile route to watch the sombre workers, some carrying black flags. Working across disciplines and national boundaries led her to identify prescient and groundbreaking connections-for example between environmental degradation and poverty-that reoriented the work of policymakers, development experts and human rights activists, alike. Condolence messages for loss of a great leader start pouring in immediately after the famous person's death is announced. There are few people who have had such a profound impact on the future direction of humanity than Wangari Maathai. It was with great sadness that we learned today of the passing of this exceptional environmental activist. I am genuinely sorry to hear of the loss of your father. We would like to express our sincere condolences to you and your family. May her soul rest in eternal peace. It is incumbent on all of us to make sure that the hole she leaves in our hearts should not be compounded by holes in the ozone layer. Please know that your father was a leader held in high regard by everyone. Please accept my sincerest sympathy to you and your family. This man was the best boss I have ever had. The Green Belt Movements Nairobi office is graciously receiving visitors from Kenya and around the World who have come to share their condolences. Bajaj was not keeping well . Fare thee well Heroine. May God bless you and comfort you. Jagan. He was sincere and earnest. Many write an excellent condolence message, but words fail them. Current leaders including Liz Truss, Joe Biden and Justin Trudeau, along with former heads of state. A boss is a leader whether they were governing a small group of people or a huge corporation. We wish the family and Green Belt employees and fellow Kenyans strength at this time of great loss. You have accomplished many good things in life. Her conviction and her fight has begun. Nancy Baraza Deputy Chief JusticeFare thee well. She was a true visionary whose local approach to protecting the environment has so many global applications and possibilities. Senior Congress Leader and party's top strategist Ahmed Patel passed away on Wednesday due to multiple organs failure. Rest in Peace the DAUGHTER OF THE UNIVERSE The true warrior. Site created and maintained by Nadira Jagan-Brancier for Sumiko Kito Japan Broadcasting Corp Thank you Dr. Wangari Maathai, people of Japan will not forget you for the encouragements you gave us and many movements you have started in our country. We are celebrating your legacy and not mourning you because you were one of the rare gems. Our thoughts are with you and your family. May Lord give you all the strength to bear this challenging time. They were all so beautiful and touching. RIP! Never forget, you have friends who love you. It was with great sadness the message was received that Professor Wangari Mathaai had passed away. Political leaders mourn demise of BJP stalwart Arun Jaitley, pour condolence messages. From the Office of Nelson Mandela, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, 1993. In the category of Latin American presidents, he was as indisputable giant among pygmiesIt is no overstatement to say that Jagan was one of Latin Americas towering figures of the twentieth century, and one of the regions few authentic contemporary democratic figures, both in deed and in exhortation.A philosophical Marxist (as distinct from the Stalinist form, which he came to abhor), he was one of the few world leaders (and maybe the only one) of the political belief that fusing democracy with a distinct public role is a practical basis for policy. Please accept my condolences. We have lost a true hero. ISTANBUL/ANKARA, Feb 23 (Reuters) - The head of Turkey's main opposition party on Thursday sent a condolence letter to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, whose country was also devastated by the. He was an inspiration for those who dared to dream that a new human order could be created in the world, based on mutual respect and partnership. And, she found her true passion as the founder of the Green Belt Movement. I am so sorry to hear the news about your [mother/father]. After the guys take shit from mean rednecks in a diner, George sadly expresses his bewilderment at being part of a country divided into two opposing camps with no interest in trying to understand each other. But we also spent many quieter moments talking about injustices in the world, and the need for strong international leadership to combat them. I am genuinely sorry to hear about your loss. Please accept my heartfelt sympathy for this unfortunate event. And that Guyanese and Caribbean People have lost "one of their most outstanding figures. I express my sincere sympathy to the family. We do so with deep gratitude and appreciation for the friendship she offered to so many of us over the years. Some people find it hard to do it, and that is why some of these fantastic profile pic comments for Facebook will help. You accomplished so much and we are proud of you. Our condolences! You will be missed, and he will never be forgotten. Go well my dear. I pray for your departed soul! Rachel A. Arungah Commissioner Public Service Commission of KenyaVice Chairperson, Commissioners and members of the Public service commission join the family and friends of our great daughter, mother and friend in mourning her passing on when there was still too much for her to do. Thinking of you and your family. Both known people and those unknown by many have families that feel the loss when they die. I am thinking of you and your family. Professor Maathai contributed over many decades to furthering the ideals and objectives of the United Nations. I was inspired by her story and proud to call her my friend. Cuba paid tribute to Cheddi Jagan by declaring March 7-9, as three official days of mourning for him. Condolence message on death of a president is written differently compared to condolence message of a friend. I, like so many others, will miss her more than it is possible to describe and send my most heartfelt condolences to her children and to everyone who knew her, loved her and depended upon her. What a great leader he was. Whatever they did to you, please forgive them. Barack Obama, President of the United States, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, 2009 It is with great sadness that I learned of the passing of Professor Wangari Maathai. Those of us who had the privilege of working with Professor Maathai will remember her militant attitude and her total engagement on the side of Civil Society in the furtherance of many causes. Of course he would have scoffed at such suggestions He would have wanted to work hard to the end. So sorry to hear of the passing of a great boss. Messages of condolences from world leaders, also began to pour into Guyana, immediately following his death. May your aunt rest in peace. I know your aunt/uncle was always there for you. Wangari Maathai will be remembered as a committed champion of the environment, sustainable development, womens rights, and democracy. We are saddened to hear of your loss. She understood the deep connection between local and global problems, and she helped give ordinary citizens a voice. Deeply saddened and affected by this tragedy. Name: Debasis Patnaik, Sydney, Australia. Former Prime Minister Raila OdingaMy sister you stood tall in the name of justice for the people of Kenya. Hes the movies voice of reason, and soon after, the rednecks come upon him as he sleeps, and beat him to death. Perhaps because she was always advocating for something better, she did not stop often enough to reflect on how she had already made the world a better place. As the first environmentalist and first African woman to earn the Nobel Peace Prize, Wangari served as a true inspiration to us all. I never knew just how painful goodbyes were until death took you away from me. James N. Karume - Former MP GithunguriI was shocked when I heard about what happened to Wangari Maathai. READ LATER. My deepest sympathies go out to the family of a fantastic role model. Homer, Marge, and the rest of Springfields inhabitants will likely live out their days toiling to build a giant ray-gun for Kang, but at least Homer can take comfort in the knowledge that Kodos never would have done such a thing. You worked hard and always followed the path of honesty. RIP boss. Natasha Jagan Brancier (Cheddi Jagan's granddaughter). Kenya and the international society have lost a bold and persuasive spokeswoman for the global work on sustainable development and democracy. He was wise beyond his years. My Grandpa Cheddi, he had a dream that came true in his life. You were and will always remain an immense inspiration. On the Corentyne, hundreds of sugar workers attached to the Albion sugar estate, downed tools for the day and marched to the home where the late President was born. It was with great sadness that we learned today of the passing of this exceptional environmental activist. People pay more attention when writing condolence messages for loss of a great leader because the messages get viewed by the masses. I extend my deepest sympathies to you and your family. We shall tell our children that the single tree left in Mt. After all, they voted wrong, right? His presence would have been a stabilizing anchor in whatever storms might blow. ISTANBUL/ANKARA (Reuters) - The head of Turkey's main opposition party on Thursday sent a condolence letter to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, whose country was also devastated by the Feb. 6. If your candidate loses, Stans bitterness is useful for summing up the sour-grapes, it-never-mattered-anyway response. I dont think there is any politician that has shown that longevity in terms of standing for principles despite the difficulties which he had to face in Guyana in the 70s and the 60s and so on. Here is a look at some great condolence messages for the loss of a great leader or boss. Your son was a charismatic young man. Its heartbreaking to think that hes no more. How to pay KPLC postpaid bill via M-Pesa? See you in heaven, partner. You have left a legacy for us to protect and preserve Mother Nature for the future generations. And it came true and the people all loved him and May God comfort everyone affected by death during this difficult time. Those we love don't go away; they walk beside us in our hearts and memories. Our most sincere condolences! (Its a two-party system, after all, and no ones going to vote for a third-party candidate.) Sending you warm sympathies after the loss of your aunt/uncle. It may be challenging to find the appropriate condolences for an email, note, or text message. Her legacy will always remain with us. Her passion and commitment have moved countless people to take action to improve their communities. Along the way, they pick up George Hanson (Jack Nicholson), a friendly, liberal lawyer whos the black sheep of his good Southern family. She was among the first to set the agenda for tree planting and forest protection, and among the first to see and advocate the important connection between the environment and development. Working was fun with her. Consider the person you are writing to, the deceased, and the thoughts you want . I would like to express, in the name of France, my most sincere condolences to her family, to her relatives and to the Kenyan people. Professor, the youth who you inspired say Hongera for the great achievement you made, Rest in Peace. Your legacy will live with WCK! Speaking directly to readers, he reiterates the basic idea that anyone with the ambition and ability to take power clearly possesses the exact qualities that will make them apt to mismanage that power. You have my deepest sympathy for your loss. I dont know how to console my grieving heart at your departure. The news of Shinzo Abe's assassination has prompted messages of shock and condolences from foreign leaders, many of whom worked with Abe during the former Prime Minister's long tenure. Wangari Maathai was a force of nature. You politicians have stayed professionals only because the voters have remained amateurs. Mary Matthews,State Of The UnionThe estranged wife and moral compass of an aircraft magnate and political naf whos been manipulated into running for president, Mary Matthews (Katharine Hepburn) issues this supreme burn to the corrupt wheeler-dealers whove been masterminding her husbands sham campaign. The Indian pacer's father passed away at the age of 74 on February 22 after a prolonged illness in Nagpur. People grieve in different ways, and one way is sharing messages of condolences and celebration of the life of the departed. My heart and prayers go out to you and your family. The greatest son and patriot that has ever walked this dear land has departed.. President Jagan has left us a proud legacy and has placed our country irreversibly on the road to progress. But then, at the end of the meeting, Wangari moved to a new level when she energised all present by leading them in a wonderful sing-a-long. Messages of Condolences. The Cheddi Jagan Research Centre located in Georgetown, Guyana. A Warrior Falls - The Death of President Cheddi Jagan, Read all the messages sent into "The Dr. Cheddi Jagan Condolence Book" I pray that God rest his soul in peace. You sleep well, my boss and friend. You can share religious sympathy messages that are only two words long. Death and grief are part of human experiences. Professor Maathais personal efforts, leadership, and practical community work in Kenya and Africa inspire us all by demonstrating the real progress that can be made in addressing environmental security and sustainable development challenges where people have the courage to make the difference. No words can describe how sorry I am for your loss. He has left a gap too wide to be filled. NEW DELHI, 25/04/2016: BJP MP Anil Madhav Dave arriving on a bicycle to attend second half of the Budget session of Parliament, following odd even scheme of Delhi government, in New . Today we lost a leader, role model and father figure. Africa has lost one of her most emblematic and captivating figures. The Third Annual Nelson Mandela Lecture, Inaugural World Food Law Distinguished Lecture, Condolences from World Leaders and Friends, The Wangari Muta Maathai House - a legacy project. His/her absence will always be felt, but your memories will comfort you in times of grief. I am so much broken, but I will pray for your departed soul in every moment of my life. I had an opportunity to serve with her in the 9th Parliament. Here are some examples of condolence messages you can send to a colleague who has recently lost their parent: Extending my deepest sympathies for the loss of your [mother/father]. "The Dr. Cheddi Jagan Condolence Book". This anonymous clan of slack-jawed troglodytes has cost me the election, and yet if I were to have them killed, I would be the one to go to jail. Here are some of those messages. She was kindhearted, helpful and committed to serving her country the best way she could. May your father rest knowing he was a role model to many. Dealing with loss is never easy. Therefore it is heart-wrenching to begin to accept the loss of such a dedicated patriot of Guyana", The Guyana Private Sector Commission wrote: "He struggled for the working class but never lost sight of the role that the private sector played in helping him to achieve his goal. Joseph Munyao Party leader of Democratic Party and former ministerProf, Kenya will miss you but the world will miss you most for your good deeds and the reasons shall ever be with the lord. Condolences to his family! ", President of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), Mr. Enrique Iglesias wrote: "President Jagan was one of the most lucid leaders of the Americas and the Caribbean, a man of thought and deep convictions, who followed up his ideas with great political vigor all his life. With love and friendship. A child's death is a parent's worst nightmare, so sharing your heartfelt sympathies is very meaningful. Ive said it before and Ill say it again: Democracy simply doesnt work. Kent Brockman, The SimpsonsNewscaster Kent Brockman draws his political conclusions far too broadly after Congress proposes a bill to evacuate Springfield before a comet smashes it, an opportunist adds in a rider for $30 million of taxpayer money to support the perverted arts, and the bill fails. The environment and the defence of Human rights will remain at the heart of the concerns and reflections of Kenya, of Africa and of the international community. Her powerful voice calling for a shared and harmonious environment will be missed in the whole world. Rest well in our Eternal Fathers Peace. 7. Her tireless work on behalf of societys least privileged meant she often ran afoul of those in power, leading to imprisonment and financial hardship. He became the Father of the land. 10. 6. The death of Wangari Maathai, the first African woman to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, means we are all deprived; we have lost an extraordinary activist who showed the skills of leadership and great determination. The pioneer role she played in starting off ECOSOCC has brought us where we are today. Club ran a piece called SimpsonsQuotes For Everyday Use, illustrating how Simpsons lines could comfortably stand in as the reaction to many ordinary events in our lives. Rest in Peace. I salute the memory of an exceptional woman, known for her strength and her noble engagements which are far reaching. People share messages of sympathy with the family and people the deceased touched. We were saddened to hear of your loss. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. No one and nothing can fill the void created by the loss of your dear brother. Your mother was everyones mother when at work. We will miss her great shining smile and her indomitable spirit but all those she has inspired will keep her vision alive through each small action we take toward a better world. Our love goes out to you. Our prayers and thoughts are with your family during this painful time that you have lost your husband. Amina Mohamed Deputy Executive Director UNEPYour commitment, intellect, sense of humor but above all the simple and straightforward manner of relating to all of us will for me be a lesson always on modesty and humility. Long rest in peace messages need one to reflect on the kind of leader the politician was. Madeleine Albright, who in 1997 became the first woman to serve as U.S. secretary of state, died of cancer on Wednesday. No matter how corrupt, greedy, and heartless our government, our corporations, our media, and our religious and charitable institutions may become, the music will still be wonderful.Kurt Vonnegut,A Man Without A CountryOn the other hand, though, theres Kurt Vonneguts look-on-the-bright-side positivism, probably most appropriate for readers on a pop-culture site. Kenya forest and all others, including the National Parks, were watered by your blood. We shall always pray for you. Prime Minister Modi offered condolences to Umesh and his family by sending a letter . The footprints she has left on our continent will bear everlasting witness to posterity that a great lady, A true Pan-African and a lover of nature, walked this earth. We only wish you are still here to help Ugandans fight to protect Mabira forest! Your mothers memories will be treasured in this organization and further. What a true leader we had in your son. He will be missed for his goodness in life. My department chairman was a great man and much admired. Dr. Jagan has repeatedly demonstrated this quality and it was this, among others, that endeared him to his people and sustained his popularity among the masses for five decades. I don't remember when was the last time I cried this much. We may not understand why he had to leave us so soon, but we pray that God will comfort you and lift you. I was honored to meet Professor Wangari Maathai in Nairobi just over a year ago, and like millions of others was saddened to learn today of her passing. I know you are hurting. In a real sense, much of the history of this land over the last half a century is what Cheddi Jagan endured, did and achieved. Professor Maathai further advanced these objectives through her service in the Kenyan government, the African Union, and the United Nations. My most heartfelt condolences! Also useful: Adams immediately goes on to summarize, People are a problem.. Let the memories of your brother bring you some comfort. You are already subscribed to our newsletter! Indeed Dr. Jagan, may well have left for us a blueprint for enhancing the human condition, in his several viable proposals, the wisdom of which will certainly help to guide the region in the immediate future and beyond In all his endeavours, Dr. Jagans unparalleled humility and humanity saw no issue as being too large or too small when advancing the cause of the common folk As a people , we are all the richer for the wisdom and contribution of Dr. 3. We appeal to the government to honour Prof. Wangari Maathai by renaming Karura Forest to Wangari Maathai Forest. Rest in peace and know that Kenya will treasure you forever. ", Read all the messages sent into "The Dr. Cheddi Jagan Condolence Book" In fact his presidency was guided by pragmatism, melded with humanness, and helped preserve a vital germ plasma for a future flowering of a uniquely Latin American form of government aimed at serving all of its population not just a small minority of well-to-do. Perhaps, the single-most noteworthy aspect of his personality was that he was free of any meanness or narrowness of vision. ", Prime Minister of Guyana, Sam Hinds, who was later to be sworn in as President, in an address to the nation said: "that extraordinary light that shone in the world for nearly 79 years has been extinguished. All of us loved him, and he will be cherished in our memories forever. Please be patient while opening PDF documents, some may take longer than others depending on their size. May God shower light on your life ahead and guide you through these sad days. Dr. Ayub Macharia Acting Director General, NEMAWe have lost a key pillar for the environment but the seeds she sowed will live forever. Wangaris fearless strength in adversity, her creative approach to building a peaceful, healthy planet and her hard work to inspire and empower women will live on. The Caribbean has indeed lost a political stalwart, a leader and a voice for the people of Guyana. It was my tremendous privilege to meet her in that very location last month. Comrade Michael Majok Ambassador of the Republic of South SudanProfessor Wangari Maathai is the Pride of Africa and has shown that we have a credible and iconic personality on our continent and the whole world. A leader that showed everyone the way. Prayers and fond memories are what we have to remember our dearly departed. We shall all miss her. The estranged wife and moral compass of an aircraft magnate and political naf who's been manipulated into running for president, Mary Matthews (Katharine Hepburn) issues this supreme burn to the. What a boss we have lost. Stefan Rousseau/Pool/Getty Images. Words may not suffice to express the heartfelt sorrow that I feel for the passing of your mother. Gold Standard: Oscars edition - Best Director. Her tart summation has a vaguely noble, above-it-all ring that might come in handy for anyone looking for a more elegant way of saying, Yall is stupid.. I am fortunate to have many wonderful memories of Wangari but I will focus on just one, a meeting we both addressed in Germany some years ago. Winning the Nobel Peace Prize seven years ago reflected a lifetime's battle against vested interests and political pressure to raise awareness of environmental responsibility and help protect our planet for future generations. Thinking of you as you celebrate the remarkable life your mother led. Not only was she the first African woman to receive the Nobel Peace Prize in 2004, but also the first to receive the prize for her contribution to sustainable development, democracy and peace. Your legacy of caring for others and the environment in which they lived will hopefully be emulated by all of us. Ambassador Etinne de Poncins Ambassador of FranceAs Ambassador to Kenya, I want to convey to the Green Belt Movement, all my sincere and deepest condolences on the sad occasion of the death of Professor Wangari Maathai. For more, click here. Sad to hear about the loss of a great leader. She always identified with those who are less fortunate, or those experiencing hardship, no matter where they are fromand she translated this into a forceful articulation of the need for those with power to do more. We are deeply sorry for your loss. Our condolences go to Professor Maathai's family, to the people of Kenya, and to the countless women (and men) across Africa and the world to whom she was an inspiration. We loved you and admired your leadership. You will never die. Please accept my condolences. We may earn a commission from links on this page. All rights reserved. Dr. Willy Mutunga Chief Justice of KenyaAluta Continua Comrade Wangari Mpendwa, R.I.P. Amen. They said it was as a "sympathy watch." Condolence message on death of a president is written differently compared to condolence message of a friend. Sharing in your sorrow. Besides, bumfuzzled is a great word, and the overall implication is that one loss doesnt end the struggle, and tomorrow is another day. You know what? Movies: Now more than ever. We were sad to hear the news about your father's passing. I am thinking of you at this time of loss. I am so sorry to hear about the loss of such a fantastic person. She was a true leader. Her uncompromising stand in trying to ensure that ECOSOCC was an independent and Civil Society voice within the African Union might have not found favour with some but remains the invaluable legacy she leaves us with, to ponder and nurture. She showed us that the eradication of poverty, the empowerment of women, and a sustainable future for our planet are all essential building blocks of a more just and peaceful world. ", Secretary-General of Caricom, Edwin Carrington wrote: "He was not afraid to employ his considerable talents to forge innovative ideas and approaches in coming to grips with the problems of the region, particularly those imposed by debt and poverty. Her passing is a loss for the people of Kenya and the world, in particular as we prepare for next year's crucially important Rio+20 UN Conference on Sustainable Development. We will miss Mama Miti! Her charisma was remarkable and she literally held hundreds of young people in her hand, and I have no doubt but she was a formative influence on them. Professor Maathais tireless efforts earned her not only a Nobel Peace Prize and numerous prestigious awards, but the respect of millions who were inspired by her commitment to conservation, democracy, womens empowerment, the eradication of poverty, and civic engagement. Thats democracy for you. Mr. You have always been an essential part of my career life. But two words sum her up for me; passion and energytraits she showed in all she did. We again appeal to the government to outlaw twigs during demos and celebrations since millions of trees are destroyed. The departed Professor was the total embodiment of what most of us would like to be. Praying for the deceased soul. I was deeply saddened to hear about your [mother's/father's] passing. I can understand your pain, but the soul that is no more with us shall see peace and rest. I will forever love you. re: condolence message on the passing on of former president benjamin william mkapa It is with shock and regret that we at the East African Community have received the sad news of the untimely demise of retired President Benjamin William Mkapa, the 3 rd President of the United Republic of Tanzania and a Founding Father of the EAC, in the wee .
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