With love and friendship. ", The Womens Progressive Organisation (Guyana) the womens section of the People's Progressive Party wrote: "The WPO in this sorrowful period, wishes to acknowledge the great contribution our great and beloved leader made towards the Guyanese nation. Ambassador Dr. Richard Sezibera Secretary General East African CommunityOn behalf of the East African Community, I offer condolences to Prof. Wangari Maathais family, friends, relatives and all activists involved in the struggle to save our planet. 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. Hes the movies voice of reason, and soon after, the rednecks come upon him as he sleeps, and beat him to death. Where is Paris Bennett now? One can but marvel at her foresight and the scope of her success. They said it was as a "sympathy watch." Name: Debasis Patnaik, Sydney, Australia. Today we lost a leader, role model and father figure. Her death has left a gaping hole among the ranks of women leaders, but she leaves behind a solid foundation for others to build upon. Thats democracy for you. Mr. Your son was a charismatic young man. I am so sorry to hear about the loss of such a fantastic person. Dr. Willy Mutunga Chief Justice of KenyaAluta Continua Comrade Wangari Mpendwa, R.I.P. Condolence messages for a friend. WCK vows to continue on your noble work and will embrace the objectives of the Green Belt Movement in Kenya and beyond. Deeply saddened and affected by this tragedy. Our collective hearts are heavy with sympathy. 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. For the full statement, click here. In politics, she will be remembered for the role she played in agitating for political reforms that paved the way for the countrys second liberation. Please accept my heartfelt sympathy for this unfortunate event. Both known people and those unknown by many have families that feel the loss when they die. As the first environmentalist and first African woman to earn the Nobel Peace Prize, Wangari served as a true inspiration to us all. Along the way, they pick up George Hanson (Jack Nicholson), a friendly, liberal lawyer whos the black sheep of his good Southern family. I cant imagine what everyone who worked under our boss must be feeling right now. Our chairman was a fantastic person to have around. My most heartfelt condolences! 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. Please accept our deepest condolences. I know you are hurting. Nancy Baraza Deputy Chief JusticeFare thee well. (Its a two-party system, after all, and no ones going to vote for a third-party candidate.) I extend my deepest sympathies to you and your family. We were saddened to hear of your loss. Dealing with loss is never easy. My thoughts and prayers are with her three children, Waweru, Wanjira and Muta, and her granddaughter, Ruth Wangari. The departed Professor was the total embodiment of what most of us would like to be. Sending my heartfelt sympathies. Your fight for the protection of our forests will be left to us to soldier on. 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. A backlash emerged in the UK this week after the British monarch hosted the EU chief. Wangari Maathai was a force of nature. 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. Extending her condolences to the President and members of his family,. For the full statement, click here. I share your grief with you upon the loss of your aunt. ", 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. Saddened by his demise, a number of condolence messages poured-in from. We lost a real gem. I was deeply saddened to hear about your [mother's/father's] passing. May your soul rest in peace and your legacy live on. From the Office of Nelson Mandela, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, 1993. May the good Lord rest her soul in eternal peace. He will live on in our memories forever. A great woman, an inspiration for many women across Africa, a magnificent visionary and embodiment of courage. (PTI) His last tweet condoled the . Of irreproachable life he was first and foremost a family man. I salute the memory of an exceptional woman, known for her strength and her noble engagements which are far reaching. 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 shall be remembering her always. Professor, you gave a voice to the voiceless. What a great leader he was. 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 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. The soldiers/warriors of this country would not have gone far like we have gone if the Profs shoulders were not there to stand on in their environmental soldier program (ESP). Its heartbreaking to think that hes no more. 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. 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. Professor Maathai contributed over many decades to furthering the ideals and objectives of the United Nations. 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. She was a true visionary whose local approach to protecting the environment has so many global applications and possibilities. God knew you are reassuring, and that is why he has called you up there in heaven to watch your back from above. The news of Cheddi Jagan's passing on March 6, 1997 was received with great sadness in Guyana, and around the world. We are celebrating your legacy and not mourning you because you were one of the rare gems. Throughout her career she blazed a trail for the environment, women's equality and human rights. May your aunt rest in peace. 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. I will forever love you. 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. 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. May your sister rest in peace. Ambassador Joost Reintjes Ambassador of the NetherlandsOn behalf of the people of the Netherlands and all the Dutch organizations who have cooperated with Wangari Maathai, I would like to offer my sincere condolences to the family of Mrs. Maathai and the Green Belt Movement. Your father will be missed. Please be patient while opening PDF documents, some may take longer than others depending on their size. Nothing is more painful in this world than losing someone you love so dearly. 10. I pray that God rest his soul in peace. Amen. For instance, when our political candidates lose: 1. My Grandpa Cheddi, he had a dream that came true in his life. In any situation, writing a sympathy note can be challenging. The issue of presidential condolences has come to the forefront in the past week as President Donald Trump incorrectly claimed that his predecessor, former President Barack Obama, failed to write. There are few people who have had such a profound impact on the future direction of humanity than Wangari Maathai. Her passion and commitment have moved countless people to take action to improve their communities. A man may die, but his legacy will continue through his deeds. I never knew just how painful goodbyes were until death took you away from me. Today the pain of losing you is difficult to bear because this world needed you for some more years. Current and former politicians from the U.S. and abroad mourned Albright's . The pioneer role she played in starting off ECOSOCC has brought us where we are today. You fought for me, for my children, for the mothers and children of the future. May our Lord bless and comfort you and your family during this time of grief. Green Belt Movement, Kenya and Africa have lost an extremely important person, but she will remain in our hearts. Message: Heart felt condolences on the death of our leader. While The Simpsons still stands as the go-to source for pithy, universal responses to life, other pop-culture sources also have useful things to say when we cant find the right words ourselves. He was a great leader. We are deeply sorry for your loss. 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. I will keep you close in my thoughts and prayers in the coming weeks as you go through your grieving process. I was privileged to have known and worked with her. Your mother was the best matron we ever had. RIP! A Warrior Falls - The Death of President Cheddi Jagan, Read all the messages sent into "The Dr. Cheddi Jagan Condolence Book" ", 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. Rest in Peace the DAUGHTER OF THE UNIVERSE The true warrior. We will miss Mama Miti! Fare thee well Heroine. Please know that your brother was a great man who was admired by many. 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. 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. Senior Congress Leader and party's top strategist Ahmed Patel passed away on Wednesday due to multiple organs failure. ", 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. 2. 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. Lastly, a letter of condolence to the parents of the deceased is always difficult. Wangari Maathai understood and acted on the inextricable links between poverty, rights and environmental sustainability. 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 wish the family and Green Belt employees and fellow Kenyans strength at this time of great loss. I am genuinely sorry to hear of the loss of your father. While others deployed their power and life force to damage, degrade and extract short term profit from the environment, she used hers to stand in their way, mobilize communities and to argue for conservation and sustainable development over destruction. It's an honour to remain your best friend until your last moments. 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. Never forget, you have friends who love you. Ill be thinking about him, and you're in my prayers. Dr. Jagan can rest comfortably in the secure knowledge that he fulfilled for his country and the region much more than could be expected from a single human being even one as exceptional as he. 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." "He left us with hope and inspiration." 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. When writing a condolence message to mourn your boss, consider the words you use and how the family may perceive them. 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. Those who have stood by him faithfully all these trying years, struggling for the peoples rights, know his wishes, his dreams, his plans. I am thinking of you in these difficult times. ", Director of COHA, Mr. Larry Birns, wrote: The death of Cheddi Jagan is not just a grievous personal loss to myself and my colleagues at the Council on Hemispheric Affairs. 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. You know what? And it was to help other people and the animals on the land. Please accept my condolences. Please know that your father was a leader held in high regard by everyone. A condolence letter is a time-tested way to tell the bereaved that their loved one mattered to you, that you care. We extend our most sincere condolences to you. She was a one-of-a-kind team leader. Now you are gone. Cuba paid tribute to Cheddi Jagan by declaring March 7-9, as three official days of mourning for him. I was fortunate enough to work closely with Wangari on a number of occasions over the years and every time I met her I was struck by both the force of her personality and the quality of her intellect. 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. Now if youll excuse me, I have to cancel a photo op with a goat. C.J. It takes creativity and an open mind to write a remarkable comment on someone's picture. Working was fun with her. For the full statement, click here. For more, click here. I am always thinking of you and your family. ", Read all the messages sent into "The Dr. Cheddi Jagan Condolence Book" Dear [last name] family, I was incredibly saddened to hear of the passing of [name and class]. 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. King Charles remarked to Sinn Fin deputy leader Michelle O'Neill how her party, was now the largest at Stormont when the Speaker quickly jumped in and said "don't tell Jeffrey" - a reference to . 8. 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. Hes not only a hero but a legend, who I will love forever more. When a boss dies, the gap is felt by the people that looked up to him. 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. When she found her government too unresponsive to the issues she championed, she ran for political office, and won. Mike Griffith. 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. RIP. I will forever keep a strong memory of her and of her fight for a greener and ecological planet. We are always there to support you; take care. May the Almighty rest you in peace and keep you on his right hand on his seat of glory. "He showed by example what can be achieved through honesty, integrity, dedication and commitment.". Praying for the deceased soul. 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. You helped me through your advice, material support and continued appeal to greenbelt members in my constituency, in capturing the North Imenti seat. He was an upright leader, for they will give you the strength to carry on. "The Dr. Cheddi Jagan Condolence Book". 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. I had an opportunity to serve with her in the 9th Parliament. Africa has lost one of her most emblematic and captivating figures. Dr. Ayub Macharia Acting Director General, NEMAWe have lost a key pillar for the environment but the seeds she sowed will live forever. Our condolences! When it emerged that the King would hold an audience with Von der Leyen . Natasha Jagan Brancier (Cheddi Jagan's granddaughter). What he believed he believed with heart and soul. Tuko.co.ke recently shared 100+ awesome profile pic comments for Facebook. General Julius Karangi - Chief of Defence ForcesFirstly, our most sincere condolence to the family, friends and entire GBM fraternity during this time of grief. Of course he would have scoffed at such suggestions He would have wanted to work hard to the end. Our thoughts are with you and your family. His voice would have been heard on the side of reconciliation and national unity. We are terribly saddened by the death of our beloved friend and sister Nobel Peace Laureate, Professor Wangari Maathai. Truly sorry for your loss. Political leaders mourn demise of BJP stalwart Arun Jaitley, pour condolence messages. 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. 3. A boss is a leader whether they were governing a small group of people or a huge corporation. You are already subscribed to our newsletter! Environmentalists everywhere are the poorer but the good lord will provide and prosper Wangaris dreams and aspirations. Her fight made her a pioneer: the first woman holder of a doctorate in East and Central Africa, and Assistant Minister for Environment of the Kenyan government from 2003 to 2005. It is with a great emotion and deep sadness that I have learnt about the death, yesterday, of Mrs Wangari Maathai, Nobel Peace Laureate. And it came true and the people all loved him and Wangari was a true visionary whose work and life served as a powerful example to women everywhere. I had a great admiration for her unwavering engagement for social justice and the protection of the environment. When we lose a loved one here on earth, we gain an angel in heaven that watches us. Our love goes out to you. May you rest in peace and always feel our love and respect. Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi, Chief Minister M K Stalin and several leaders condoled the demise of Samajwadi Party founder Mulayam Singh Yadav, who died at a private hospital in Gurugram after. No one and nothing can fill the void created by the loss of your dear brother. 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. Rest in peace and know that Kenya will treasure you forever. Id better get used to having to pick between a douche and a turd sandwich, because its usually the choice Ill have. Stan Marsh, South ParkSouth Parks episode-length lesson on the hypocrisies of democracy, Douche And Turd, centers on a prank-skewed election that has its kids choosing between a giant douche or a shit sandwich as their new school mascot. Sad to hear about the loss of a great leader. 1999 Cheddi Jagan Research Centre. 3. It was a speech laced with political undertones but on the surface respectful to both the late Queen and King Charles. READ LATER. 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. My heartfelt condolences. 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. In all situationswhether on the public stage or away from the camerasWangaris passion for justice, and her deep desire for a better, fairer world shone through. These attributes became the sustaining factor of his lifes work during the long battles for an independent Guyana. To restate Wangari Maathais words we do not have the rights to either tire or give up. For the full statement from French Authorities, click here. We all cherished his wisdom. RIP boss. She will remain standing as tall as Mount Kenya. Rest in peace Dr Wangari Maathai. She also was an icon for all environmentally minded people in Germany and for all of us who fought for freedom and human rights! 5. 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.
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