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. Sharing in your sorrow. 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. All of us will carry the torch he lit so many years ago. The Indian pacer's father passed away at the age of 74 on February 22 after a prolonged illness in Nagpur. You sleep well, my boss and friend. He was able, thus, to inspire and lead masses into struggle. Dr. Jennifer Riria Group Chief Executive/Director, Kenya Women Finance TrustMy dear mother, mentor, sister and friend, you fought the hard fight. 8. 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. 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. Its cold comfort to accept that an undesirable election result lies in the accursed alchemy between a largely uninformed, easily manipulated public and an unscrupulous, impenetrable political machine, but at least that absolves disappointed voters who feel guilty that they didnt do more to influence the outcome. Extending her condolences to the President and members of his family,. Receive my condolences. Rest in Peace. May God give them the peace that you seek. Our thoughts are with you and your family. We appeal to the government to honour Prof. Wangari Maathai by renaming Karura Forest to Wangari Maathai Forest. Thank you for being there. May her soul rest in peace! She forged new ground for women in Kenya helping shatter what we would call the "glass ceiling" in the United States. Praying for the deceased soul. "The Dr. Cheddi Jagan Condolence Book". Her passion and commitment have moved countless people to take action to improve their communities. Rest in eternal peace. He was an upright leader, for they will give you the strength to carry on. My condolences, and please know that my thoughts are with friends and family. Dear Mrs. Corzone, On behalf of Griffith Industries, I would like to offer our sincere sympathies on the death of your husband, Marc. Condolence messages for loss of a great leader start pouring in immediately after the famous person's death is announced. Lastly, a letter of condolence to the parents of the deceased is always difficult. Dr. Ayub Macharia Acting Director General, NEMAWe have lost a key pillar for the environment but the seeds she sowed will live forever. Please accept our deepest condolences. Wangari Maathai will be remembered as a committed champion of the environment, sustainable development, womens rights, and democracy. He will stay with you forever. 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. His humility and sincerity and his willingness to always consult with the private sector will always be remembered by the business community. He was indeed God sent. 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. This man was the best boss I have ever had. Also useful: Adams immediately goes on to summarize, People are a problem.. Stefan Rousseau/Pool/Getty Images. So this is how libertydies: with thunderous applause. Padme Amidala, Star Wars: Episode III: Revenge Of The SithWhen the villainous Chancellor Palpatine (Ian McDiarmid) finally brings his plans to fruition in the Star Wars prequels, dissolving the Republic and forming the Empire, hes done such a good job of manipulating the masses with trumped-up threats that they cheer him on. A man may die, but his legacy will continue through his deeds. Immediate Personal Condolences Loss of a Spouse Loss of a Parent Loss of a Sibling Sudden Loss Loss of a Child Suicide Loss Anniversary of a Death Loss of a Pet Alternative Condolences to. 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. 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. So sorry to hear of the passing of a great boss. 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 all knew her as a voice of reason, a lady who stood above our artificial divisions of race, tribe and region and championed the cause of humanity. People grieve in different ways, and one way is sharing messages of condolences and celebration of the life of the departed. We will all miss her. We have all lost an icon. 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. 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. She lived her belief that all of us have a role to play in creating sustainable peace. The people of Berbice (the birthplace of Cheddi Jagan) reacted with shock as the news was announced early Thursday morning. Caricom Chairman, Lester Bird said in his message that Cheddi Jagan was no "colonial stooge. No man did more to set his country free. His passing leaves a void which will not easily be filled. Ill be thinking about him, and you're in my prayers. Our sincere sympathies for the death of your husband. "He left us with hope and inspiration." But through it all, Wangari Maathai remained, as the title of her autobiography aptly put it, unbowed. We continue to be restless, she wrote in that book, If we really carry the burden, we are driven to action. Her powerful voice calling for a shared and harmonious environment will be missed in the whole world. Wangari Maathai was a force of nature. Sending you warm sympathies after the loss of your aunt/uncle. ", 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. The loss of your brother profoundly saddens me. 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. 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. ] died. She was a true visionary whose local approach to protecting the environment has so many global applications and possibilities. Jagan. No words can describe how sorry I am for your loss. I dont know how to console my grieving heart at your departure. ", 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. I was inspired by her story and proud to call her my friend. Never forget, you have friends who love you. I was privileged to have known and worked with her. Please be patient while opening PDF documents, some may take longer than others depending on their size. We shall be remembering her always. We loved your father. I will forever love you. [Name] soul has found rest Never forget, you have friends who love you. I am thinking of you in these difficult times. Some people find it hard to do it, and that is why some of these fantastic profile pic comments for Facebook will help. 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. Bajaj was not keeping well . It is not how long a man lives, but how deep that life is. For the full statement, click here. He will be missed for his goodness in life. Certainly Americans can relate, after yet another election cycle where constant negativism and character assassination makes them feel like all their voting options are bad. 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. 3. You were and will always remain an immense inspiration. Significantly few people have influenced my life the way you did. Dear [last name] family, I was incredibly saddened to hear of the passing of [name and class]. Were not bumfuzzled. We would like to express our sincere condolences to you and your family. Our chairman was a fantastic person to have around. We are terribly saddened by the death of our beloved friend and sister Nobel Peace Laureate, Professor Wangari Maathai. 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. He has left a gap too wide to be filled. 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. I am sending my deep and heartfelt sympathy to you and your family. As the first environmentalist and first African woman to earn the Nobel Peace Prize, Wangari served as a true inspiration to us all. What distinguished him from others was that special ability to understand the central contradiction of the times, to grasp the most critical question of the day and ably articulate them in a simple and understandable way. Tributes and condolence messages poured in from business and political leaders for former chairman of the Bajaj Group Rahul Bajaj who passed away in Pune on Saturday. You will never die. Saddened by his demise, a number of condolence messages poured-in from. You have left a legacy for us to protect and preserve Mother Nature for the future generations. Today the pain of losing you is difficult to bear because this world needed you for some more years. We shall always pray for you. The Greenbelt movement, which she founded in 1977 and which she lead for more than 30 years, thus combined the war against poverty, the fight against corruption, teaching as well as reforestation and the fight against desertification. It is with a great emotion and deep sadness that I have learnt about the death, yesterday, of Mrs Wangari Maathai, Nobel Peace Laureate. Here is a list of comforting short condolence messages: Please accept my deepest condolences. Many people struggle with how to say sorry for their loss professionally. It may be challenging to find the appropriate condolences for an email, note, or text message. 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. Working was fun with her. Messages poured into Guyana from around the world, from friends and acquaintances of Cheddi Jagan. I count it a privilege to have know him, to have worked with him and to have been his friend. 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. 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. Rest in peace! 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. ", 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. She was a true leader. 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. Your father was one of the nicest people I know, and I know that he was a great director too. Congress President Sonia Gandhi and Vice President Rahul Gandhi expressed deep grief over the passing away of the First Lady. Your fight for the protection of our forests will be left to us to soldier on. May your aunt rest in peace. Arun Jaitley's demise triggered a wave of shock and grief with leaders cutting across political spectrum . Please accept my condolences. We just lost a vote. Be the first to get hottest news from our Editor-in-Chief, Check your email and confirm your subscription. 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. UNEPs almost 40 year long history is also one of a shared journey in which Wangari was always with us and ahead of us showing the way. 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. A president gets diplomatic condolence messages from government quarters, private agencies, and citizens impacted by the presidency. 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. May you take comfort in knowing that you have an angel to watch over you now. You conquered, yes you did. Please know that your brother was a great man who was admired by many. A child's death is a parent's worst nightmare, so sharing your heartfelt sympathies is very meaningful. Your legacy of caring for others and the environment in which they lived will hopefully be emulated by all of us. Professor Maathai further advanced these objectives through her service in the Kenyan government, the African Union, and the United Nations. And it came true and the people all loved him and Our deepest sympathies, friend. 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.. 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. Dropping a comment on someone's picture is a kind gesture, and everyone appreciates it. May you rest in peace and always feel our love and respect. Truly sorry for your loss. Your son was a charismatic young man. In a message to Charles, Britain's new king, Putin said the queen "rightfully enjoyed the love and respect of her subjects, as well as authority on the world stage", adding: Latest Updates ", Cubas President Fidel Castro said in his message that he was "deeply grieved by the sad news." Dealing with loss is never easy. 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 . 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. 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. I know how much you loved him. She will remain standing as tall as Mount Kenya. He was not cut to be a bystander Still those years of peace and writing he might have had are a loss to the rest of us. That lesson has been borne out more times than humanity can count. God rest his soul. May God comfort everyone affected by death during this difficult time. Fare thee well Heroine. 6. 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. I am so much broken, but I will pray for your departed soul in every moment of my life. Here are some of those messages. May our Lord bless and comfort you and your family during this time of grief. Environmentalists everywhere are the poorer but the good lord will provide and prosper Wangaris dreams and aspirations. Condolence message on death of a president is written differently compared to condolence message of a friend. For the full statement, click here. on the Internet from March 7 to March 16, 1997