It is not how long a man lives, but how deep that life is. 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. Sending sympathies can let the individual know that you care about their grief. He was, indeed, a giant indomitable in courage unflagging in zeal, steadfast in purpose, total in commitment, clear-sighted in vision, irreproachable in character, and yet simple in manner, and scented with the sweat and soiled by the toil of the ordinary folk whose world was always his. My country was a close friend of Professor Maathai. Your son was a charismatic young man. So sorry to hear of the passing of a great boss. A condolence letter is a time-tested way to tell the bereaved that their loved one mattered to you, that you care. 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. Prof. Nathan Kahara Chairman, Former Mayors International Former Mayors international represented by Prof. Nathan Kahara (Chairman) and Dr. Joe Aketch (Secretary General) send our condolences and also celebrate the life of a very special leader, humanitarian and conservationist. When a boss dies, the gap is felt by the people that looked up to him. 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. 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. God has a beautiful reward for you! As she told the world, we must not tire, we must not give up, we must persist. Her legacy will stand as an example to all of us to persist in our pursuit of progress. [Name] soul has found rest Never forget, you have friends who love you. Tuko.co.ke recently shared 100+ awesome profile pic comments for Facebook. Please accept my condolences. I am thinking of you at this time of loss. Saddened by his demise, a number of condolence messages poured-in from. Please accept my condolences. May the soul of your mother be at peace with our Heavenly Father. Her tireless work on behalf of societys least privileged meant she often ran afoul of those in power, leading to imprisonment and financial hardship. We shall tell our children that the single tree left in Mt. Her legacy will always remain with us. And all we say now is that in remembrance of the Prof, we shall soldier on in pursuit of what she stood for. I am genuinely sorry to hear about your loss. We all cherished his wisdom. We hope that his family is surrounded by love. Whatever they did to you, please forgive them. 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. We will miss a great leader and an example in so many ways. Please accept our deepest condolences. 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. May her soul rest in peace! This condolence is on my personal behalf and on behalf of the French people. Now you are gone. 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. Our hearts go out to you and your family. You have my deepest sympathy for your loss. Her conviction and her fight has begun. No one and nothing can fill the void created by the loss of your dear brother. I know mourning is not the best way to say goodbye to you, but I dont know how to control myself! The loss of your brother profoundly saddens me. When it emerged that the King would hold an audience with Von der Leyen . 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. 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. His/her absence will always be felt, but your memories will comfort you in times of grief. One can but marvel at her foresight and the scope of her success. 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. We just lost a vote. Working was fun with her. Fare thee well Heroine. Words may not suffice to express the heartfelt sorrow that I feel for the passing of your mother. Kenya and the international society have lost a bold and persuasive spokeswoman for the global work on sustainable development and democracy. 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. Extending her condolences to the President and members of his family,. I was inspired by her story and proud to call her my friend. Site created and maintained by Nadira Jagan-Brancier for And it came true and the people all loved him and We frequently shared public platforms to advocate for urgent action to stabilise our planets climate, and for measures to protect vulnerable people from the damage caused by the destruction of the worlds priceless environment, in particular its forests. Burns, The SimpsonsWhen Springfield plutocrat Mr. Burns runs for governor, hoping to change environmental law so he can save $56 million by not updating his dangerously broken-down power plant, the Simpson family, as usual, gets in the way. Where is Paris Bennett now? World leaders and royalty are paying tribute to Queen Elizabeth II after her death at age 96. I hope you know that you meant the world to him. Besides, bumfuzzled is a great word, and the overall implication is that one loss doesnt end the struggle, and tomorrow is another day. Nothing is more painful in this world than losing someone you love so dearly. A mother is the most valued being on earth. We again appeal to the government to outlaw twigs during demos and celebrations since millions of trees are destroyed. Of irreproachable life he was first and foremost a family man. Thinking of you and your family. He served the Guyanese people with dedication, commitment and integrity. For the full statement, click here. 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 . His humility and sincerity and his willingness to always consult with the private sector will always be remembered by the business community. Sending my heartfelt sympathies. Our deepest sympathies, friend. An exceptional woman has just left us. 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. Many write an excellent condolence message, but words fail them. And, she found her true passion as the founder of the Green Belt Movement. Message: This is an irreparable loss to India. You will never die. 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 earthquake, saying . See you in heaven, partner. You accomplished so much and we are proud of you. Your father was one of the nicest people I know, and I know that he was a great director too. Rest in peace Dr Wangari Maathai. Our company has lost a hero. May God comfort everyone affected by death during this difficult time. 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. 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. We shall always pray for you. ", 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. Throughout her career she blazed a trail for the environment, women's equality and human rights. He will stay with you forever. May God bless you and comfort you. The Green Belt Movements Nairobi office is graciously receiving visitors from Kenya and around the World who have come to share their condolences. Condolence messages for loss of a great leader 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. East Africa has lost an individual whose worth is immeasurable. 2. God bless. I had a great admiration for her unwavering engagement for social justice and the protection of the environment. You fought for me, for my children, for the mothers and children of the future. Rest in peace, boss. Receive my condolences. He was sincere and earnest. It will be difficult to find another Guyanese who will embody all his traits; his dedication, his courage, his integrity, his genial personality and genuine instincts. A Warrior Falls - The Death of President Cheddi Jagan, Read all the messages sent into "The Dr. Cheddi Jagan Condolence Book" She worked tirelessly both as an elected Member of Parliament and an Assistant Minister for Environment and Natural Resources. Condolence messages for loss of a great leader start pouring in immediately after the famous person's death is announced. ", Chief Minister of the British Virgin Islands, Ralph ONeal wrote: "I will always treasure our fine relationship and his very sage advice given, especially during our regional meetings. Jagan. Rest well in our Eternal Fathers Peace. What do you say when your boss or leader passes on? We are deeply sorry for your loss. It also will leave a particularly broad void in the ranks of world class leadership among the English-speaking Caricom Nations ,as well as the rest of the hemisphere. In this moment of great sadness for her family, the Green Belt Movement, Kenya, Africa and ECOSOCC, we offer our prayers and our deepest sympathy. Please know that your brother was a great man who was admired by many. For instance, when our political candidates lose: 1. ", Prime Minister of Barbados, Owen Arthur, remembered him as a "quiet, warn, dignified and charismatic person He was a true champion of Third World Solidarity and development I shall surely miss his wise and sober counsel I will direct that all flags be flown at half-mast in Barbados on the day of his funeral", Grenadas Prime Minister, Dr. Keith Mitchell said: "He showed genuine love for all Caribbean peoples and was the champion for the working class in the country and has been consistently so throughout his entire life. Today the pain of losing you is difficult to bear because this world needed you for some more years. Professor, the youth who you inspired say Hongera for the great achievement you made, Rest in Peace. Your legacy will live with WCK! ", Cubas President Fidel Castro said in his message that he was "deeply grieved by the sad news." Your mother was the best matron we ever had. May your father rest knowing he was a role model to many. 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. Wangari Maathai was a force of nature. When her administration floats a massive foreign-aid bill and has it shot down, a White House press correspondent (who happens to be her friend, and eventual husband) takes her to task for meekly pulling punches with the Republican opposition, and asks, Why are Democrats always so bumfuzzled? At first blush, the randomness of her snappish response seems inapplicable to everyday life, but its a good distraction to leave taunters baffled and momentarily stunned.
