Pop culture obsessives writing for the pop culture obsessed. Hon. Receive my condolences. Francis Ole Kaparo Former Speaker of Kenya National AssemblyAs her House Speaker and friend, and as a person in the conservation world both fauna and flora, I am greatly shocked by the loss of Hon Wangari Maathai. Kenya will remember you forever! Her tireless work on behalf of societys least privileged meant she often ran afoul of those in power, leading to imprisonment and financial hardship. 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. Wangari Maathai understood and acted on the inextricable links between poverty, rights and environmental sustainability. My thoughts are with you. Bajaj was not keeping well . The deep sympathy of the Norwegian Government is hereby conveyed to professor Mathaais family, close friends and colleagues and to the Kenyan people for this significant and painful loss. General Julius Karangi - Chief of Defence ForcesFirstly, our most sincere condolence to the family, friends and entire GBM fraternity during this time of grief. All rights reserved. We will miss Mama Miti! 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. His voice would have been heard on the side of reconciliation and national unity. 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. They illustrate the kind of man, Cheddi Jagan was to his supporters, his peers and to his opponents: The people of Guyana: "He was the Mahatma Gandhi of Guyana." And, she found her true passion as the founder of the Green Belt Movement. But her contributions to her home continent-and to our shared humanity-run far deeper than accolades can reflect. She will remain standing as tall as Mount Kenya. Patel (71) passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020, at a Delhi hospital due to multiple organ failure more than a month after he was tested positive for COVID-19. 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. Your mother was everyones mother when at work. On my own behalf, and on behalf of the government and people of Guyana, I extend our deepest sympathies on the death of Professor Wangari Maathai. Our company has lost a hero. Please accept my sincerest sympathy to you and your family. Her tireless commitment to humanity was evident in everything she didfrom planting trees and listening to women in refugee camps to amplifying the voices of the disempowered to leaders and decision makers around the globe. From its founding in her native Kenya 34 years ago, her Green Belt Movement spread like the roots of the 40 million trees it planted, making her a world-leading advocate not just for conservation, but for democracy, the rights of women and many other important causes. I learnt a lot from him. Prayers and fond memories are what we have to remember our dearly departed. [Name], I am so sorry that your [parent, sister, cousin, nephew, etc. I am always thinking of you and your family. The trouble is, many of us don't know what to write or worry that we will hit the wrong note. Natasha Jagan Brancier (Cheddi Jagan's granddaughter). We would like to express our sincere condolences to you and your family. And in my own personal experience, I know no other Caribbean leader with whom sharp and wide disagreement could also be the occasion for warm and fraternal embrace. Thinking of you and your family. 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. She also was an icon for all environmentally minded people in Germany and for all of us who fought for freedom and human rights! I am genuinely sorry to hear about your loss. I had an opportunity to serve with her in the 9th Parliament. They said it was as a "sympathy watch." Please know that your father was a leader held in high regard by everyone. Here are some of those messages. Sending my heartfelt sympathies. God bless. Condolences from World Leaders and Friends The following tributes from world leaders to Professor Wangari Maathai have been received. We lost a real gem. 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. Long rest in peace messages need one to reflect on the kind of leader the politician was. We loved your father. 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. Please accept our most heartfelt condolences. On behalf of all Americans, Michelle and I send our deepest condolences to Professor Maathais family and the people of Kenya at this difficult time. Dear Mrs. Corzone, On behalf of Griffith Industries, I would like to offer our sincere sympathies on the death of your husband, Marc. Rest in peace. Prof. Florida A. Karani Chancellor Maseno UniversityWe thank the Almighty God for the gift of Prof. Wangari Maathai, a principled lady who believed in what she stood for. A globally recognized champion for human rights and women's empowerment, Professor Maathai was a pioneer in articulating the links between human rights, poverty, environmental protection and securityfor which she was awarded the 2004 Nobel Peace Prize. And all the children, that followed for many years would understand, My deepest sympathies for the loss of your husband. When a boss dies, the gap is felt by the people that looked up to him. He has left a gap too wide to be filled. Ambassador Margit Hellwig-Boette Ambassador of Germany On behalf of the people of Germany, I would like to convey my heartfelt condolences to the family of Wangari Maathai, to the Green Belt Movement and to all Kenyans. Wangari Maathai was a force of nature. I'm so lucky to have met him in this life. History will rightly record her most celebrated accomplishments, including that she was the first African woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize. Former Vice President Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka Professor Wangari Maathai has been our icon nationally, regionally and internationally. You brought the power of your presence, your compassion and your position to some of the most vital humanitarian issues of our time. A condolence letter is a time-tested way to tell the bereaved that their loved one mattered to you, that you care. 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. RIP! Sharing in your sorrow. 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. I am so much broken, but I will pray for your departed soul in every moment of my life. It was my tremendous privilege to meet her in that very location last month. 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. Site created and maintained by Nadira Jagan-Brancier for 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. Anyone who is capable of getting themselves made president should on no account be allowed to do the job. Douglas Adams, The Restaurant At The End Of The UniverseZaphod Beeblebrox and his crew aboard the starship Heart Of Gold are on their way to meet the mysterious Ruler Of The Universe when author Douglas Adams takes a break from the action for a brief chapter on political theory. Please accept my condolences. Of course he would have scoffed at such suggestions He would have wanted to work hard to the end. Ian McDonald (Guyanese poet) wrote: "I feel particularly sad the Dr. Jagan did not have at least some time to rest, reflect on the struggles and achievements of a great life, and write down for us and succeeding generations the experiences and lessons of an extraordinary lifetime He deserved a few quiet years in the bosom of his family, his party and the nation. Fare thee well Heroine. After all, they voted wrong, right? on the Internet from March 7 to March 16, 1997 I commit myself to continue the struggle so that our forests are protected against logging and the shamba system. ", Read all the messages sent into "The Dr. Cheddi Jagan Condolence Book" From the Office of Nelson Mandela, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, 1993. Dr. Achim Steiner UNEP Executive DirectorOn behalf of the United Nation Environment Programme and all our staff, we pay our respect to our leader and inspiration Wangari Maathai. I express my greatest condolences at the news of his sudden death. Rest in eternal peace. May God comfort everyone affected by death during this difficult time. Your mother was a great woman, and she will be truly missed and will always be remembered. Messages of condolences from world leaders, also began to pour into Guyana, immediately following his death. We were saddened to hear of your loss. Go well my dear. You know what? Wangari overcame incredible obstacles to devote her life to serviceservice to her children, to her constituents, to the women, and indeed all the people of Kenyaand to the world as a whole. May the Almighty grant the family of our boss strength. 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 uses the seven components that should be part of a condolence letter; however, there is no need to follow this template. Environmentalists everywhere are the poorer but the good lord will provide and prosper Wangaris dreams and aspirations. 3. We all cherished his wisdom. May her soul rest in peace! The departed Professor was the total embodiment of what most of us would like to be. The loss of your brother profoundly saddens me. 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. We cannot tire or give up. Worthy advice for those who will carry on her work. And it came true and the people all loved him and 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. Hon. Her energy and life-long dedication to improve the lives and livelihoods of people will continue to inspire generations of young people around the world. 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. Our sincere sympathies for the death of your husband. He was an upright leader, for they will give you the strength to carry on. He was sincere and earnest. It is also this constant and untiring engagement which led to her being the first woman from Africa to receive the Nobel Peace Prize in 2004. People pay more attention when writing condolence messages for loss of a great leader because the messages get viewed by the masses. The work of the Green Belt Movement stands as a testament to the power of grassroots organizing, proof that one persons simple ideathat a community should come together to plant treescan make a difference, first in one village, then in one nation, and now across Africa. We do so with deep gratitude and appreciation for the friendship she offered to so many of us over the years. These attributes became the sustaining factor of his lifes work during the long battles for an independent Guyana. So despite their grief and pain, I hope that Wangaris family and friends can see that her work has not ended with her passingbut that instead, Wangaris spirit will live on in the daily acts of the tens of thousands of people who are now carrying forward her struggle to create a fairer, more sustainable world. May the soul of your mother be at peace with our Heavenly Father. For instance, when our political candidates lose: 1. May you take comfort in knowing that you have an angel to watch over you now. No one and nothing can fill the void created by the loss of your dear brother. You worked hard and always followed the path of honesty. Life story, crime, latest updates, Diana Maura Says Hubby Bahati Can't Eat Food Prepared by Her Househelps: "Lazima Nijipange", Kienyeji Love: Video of Couple Embracing, Sharing Smooch Thrills Netizens, Rashid Abdalla Pens Loving Message to Wife Lulu Hassan: "Beautiful Soul", John Mbadi Celebrates Handsome Son Dressed in Sharp Fitting Suit on His Birthday: "My Boy", Governor Abdulswamad Facilitates 400 Residents to Attend Burial of Luo Council of Elders Leader Willis Otondi. A backlash emerged in the UK this week after the British monarch hosted the EU chief. Regular protagonist Stan Marsh, realizing the whole election is a sham and objecting to both candidates, attempts to register a protest by not voting, but the whole town vilifies him, then exiles him. 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. Holding you close in our thoughts and prayers as you go through this difficult time. We mourn but celebrate you as our pearl and treasure. 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 . Former Prime Minister Raila OdingaMy sister you stood tall in the name of justice for the people of Kenya. 5. 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. Nancy Baraza Deputy Chief JusticeFare thee well. When composing a message to express condolences to your bosss family, try and mention how well he worked with his juniors and how helpful he was. Thank you. 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. We have lost a true hero. May her soul rest in eternal peace. Cheddi Jagan was a great Guyanese; indeed the greatest that has ever walked this land of ours. It takes creativity and an open mind to write a remarkable comment on someone's picture. We will miss a great leader and an example in so many ways. He was a great leader. You conquered, yes you did. He was able, thus, to inspire and lead masses into struggle. There has been no one like you. That was why he exhorted us from his hospital bed, "Dont worry, everything will be alright.", Moses Nagamootoo wrote: "That extraordinary light that shone in this country for almost 79 years has been extinguished; that life of epic proportions that graced this land has been eclipsed by sudden illness and death, but his legacy lives on. Margaret Otieno Chief Executive Officer, Wildlife Clubs of KenyaThe governing council, members and staff of Wildlife Clubs of Kenya (WCK) in the spirit of conservation, pay tribute to a great lady in honour of her care and passion for our environment and concern for the future generations. You were and will always remain an immense inspiration. We loved you and admired your leadership. The venue was full of young people and I watched in awe as she conveyed to them her extraordinary passion about the environment in general and the need for climate fairness and justice in particular. Your daughter was a legend. May [Name] memories comfort you. (PTI) His last tweet condoled the . That precedent may make this quote seem like a dangerous response to an election, but muttered in the safety of home, or on the Internet, its a concise yet generally applicable response to anything and everything that doesnt seem to be working out. Her conviction and her fight has begun. "He showed by example what can be achieved through honesty, integrity, dedication and commitment.". "The Dr. Cheddi Jagan Condolence Book". He will live on in our memories forever. [Name] soul has found rest Never forget, you have friends who love you. We have all lost an icon. Don't be too casual with the message unless you were close friends with the boss. She founded the Green Belt Movement that has planted millions of trees and helped women throughout Africa improve their lives and the futures of their families and their communities. May God give them the peace that you seek. That lesson has been borne out more times than humanity can count. India lost a great soul & the finest politician. Throughout her career she blazed a trail for the environment, women's equality and human rights. Our prayers and thoughts are with your family during this painful time that you have lost your husband. I dont understand whats going on with it.George Hanson, Easy RiderThe Vietnam-era hippie heroes of Easy Rider are on a road trip that often feels like a dangerous passage through hostile territory. With love and friendship. An exceptional woman has just left us. 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. It is with great sadness that I learned of the passing of Professor Wangari Maathai. Rest in peace! Please accept my heartfelt sympathy for this unfortunate event. My most sincere condolences. I express my sincere sympathy to the family. ", Barbadian author, George Lamming wrote: "The name Cheddi Jagan has acquired for more than one generation, the feel of permanence and awe which time confers on certain historical monuments; and there was something monumental in the consistence of purpose and the unique kind of dedication which he brought to the public life of the people of Guyana. Kenya forest and all others, including the National Parks, were watered by your blood. The Cheddi Jagan Research Centre located in Georgetown, Guyana. My heart goes out to you on the passing of your brother. Name: P.G.Abraham. I had a great admiration for her unwavering engagement for social justice and the protection of the environment. Archbishop Alain Paul Charles Lebeaupin - Apostolic Nuncio to KenyaAs the representative of His Holiness in Kenya, I want to assure the family of Prof. Wangari Maathai of our prayer for her eternal rest and to thank the almighty God for the gift she has been for this country, Africa and all the World. God bless. Cuba paid tribute to Cheddi Jagan by declaring March 7-9, as three official days of mourning for him. Saddened by his demise, a number of condolence messages poured-in from. For the full statement, click here. A president gets diplomatic condolence messages from government quarters, private agencies, and citizens impacted by the presidency. 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. We all loved him at the company. As the first environmentalist and first African woman to earn the Nobel Peace Prize, Wangari served as a true inspiration to us all. May our Lord bless and comfort you and your family during this time of grief. Wangari was a warm and devoted mother and I send my condolences to her family. Senator Amidala (Natalie Portman) reacts with a bitterness that matches Kent Brockman, but she throws in a little extra contempt for everyone dumb enough to clap enthusiastically for their own disenfranchisement. We may not understand why he had to leave us so soon, but we pray that God will comfort you and lift you. ", 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. Our most sincere condolences! Her passion and commitment have moved countless people to take action to improve their communities. He was a wise leader. Praying for the deceased soul. 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. It was with great sadness the message was received that Professor Wangari Mathaai had passed away. I am thinking of you in these difficult times. How to pay KPLC postpaid bill via M-Pesa? 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. 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. 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. Condolence message for a political leader could either be long or short. Dont blame me, I voted for Kodos. Homer Simpson, The SimpsonsPerhaps the only upside to landing on the losing side of an election is the ability to claim you knew better all along when things inevitably go to shit. Our deepest sympathies, friend. Rest in peace Dr Wangari Maathai. The director was a perfect man and a great human being. Nothing is more painful in this world than losing someone you love so dearly. 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. Its a big loss. Wangari Maathai will be remembered as a committed champion of the environment, sustainable development, womens rights, and democracy. READ LATER. 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 lived long enough to see the fruits of your blood that you shed for us all. We will miss the laughter and warmth your brother brought to work. He will stay with you forever. Hundreds of caring people sent in messages of condolences over the Internet. 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. The Green Belt Movements Nairobi office is graciously receiving visitors from Kenya and around the World who have come to share their condolences. Our love goes out to you. Our collective hearts are heavy with sympathy. His passing leaves a void which will not easily be filled. The people of Berbice (the birthplace of Cheddi Jagan) reacted with shock as the news was announced early Thursday morning. It was with great sadness that we learned today of the passing of this exceptional environmental activist. Her legacy will always remain with us. Hon. And all we say now is that in remembrance of the Prof, we shall soldier on in pursuit of what she stood for. Back in 2006, The A.V. From early on, Dr. Maathai was a tireless advocate for the environment, for women and for all those in the developing world who are unable to realize their potential. Those we love don't go away; they walk beside us in our hearts and memories. Homer Simpson takes advantage of this position when he and the rest of his fellow puny earthlings are enslaved in service of President Kang, a giant green alien who wins the 1996 election after Homer accidentally ejects Bill Clinton and Bob Dole into outer space, leaving the electorate to decide between Kang and his identical partner, Kodos. Hes not only a hero but a legend, who I will love forever more. 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. 6. Let the memories of your brother bring you some comfort. May care and love of those around you provide comfort and peace to get you through the days ahead. Please remember that you are not alone as you mourn the death of your sister.
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