She also was an icon for all environmentally minded people in Germany and for all of us who fought for freedom and human rights! Cuba paid tribute to Cheddi Jagan by declaring March 7-9, as three official days of mourning for him. Long rest in peace messages need one to reflect on the kind of leader the politician was. All of us loved him, and he will be cherished in our memories forever. You have my deepest sympathy for your loss. 5. 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. People pay more attention when writing condolence messages for loss of a great leader because the messages get viewed by the masses. May her soul rest in perfect peace! My heart goes out to you on the passing of your brother. His life was characterized by an incalculable breath and depth and height of devotion and service to his country and to his countrymen and women. Thank you for being there. ", 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. Here is a look at some great condolence messages for the loss of a great leader or boss. 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. 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. We are terribly saddened by the death of our beloved friend and sister Nobel Peace Laureate, Professor Wangari Maathai. I was inspired by her story and proud to call her my friend. Messages of condolences from world leaders, also began to pour into Guyana, immediately following his death. I am always thinking of you and your family. 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. 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. Her understanding of the link between human poverty and the quality of the natural environment undoubtedly influenced a generation of environmentalists and policymakers. When writing a condolence message to mourn your boss, consider the words you use and how the family may perceive them. Professor, the youth who you inspired say Hongera for the great achievement you made, Rest in Peace. Your legacy will live with WCK! Message: This is an irreparable loss to India. We have all lost an icon. Professor Maathai further advanced these objectives through her service in the Kenyan government, the African Union, and the United Nations. 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. Copyright 2023 The Green Belt Movement. Reuters. Sorry to hear about the loss. His memories written down, and reflections refined by deeper thought, would have provided an absolutely unique picture of Guyana and its history in a long and abundantly filled life. 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. James N. Karume - Former MP GithunguriI was shocked when I heard about what happened to Wangari Maathai. 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. With love and friendship. My sincere condolences. I knew her for many years as a good person who has done a lot for this country Kenya. 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. RIP boss. General Julius Karangi - Chief of Defence ForcesFirstly, our most sincere condolence to the family, friends and entire GBM fraternity during this time of grief. 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 . As the first environmentalist and first African woman to earn the Nobel Peace Prize, Wangari served as a true inspiration to us all. What a boss we have lost. Get the news that matters from one of the leading news sites in Kenya, Raila Odinga Hosts George Wajackoyah for Breakfast at His Kisumu Residence, Mother's Love Prevails: Chinese Woman Divorces Husband After Refusing To Pay Son's Medical Bills, Woman Hopes Boyfriend Buys Her New Car: My Dad Refused", Clip of Bomet Woman Rep Linet Toto Leading in Praise and Worship Excites Netizens, Kenya This Week: Mudavadi Becomes More Influential in Ruto's Gov't, Other Top Stories, List of top D+ courses in Utalii College to enrol this year. With teardrops running down my face, I bid you farewell. 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. I'm so lucky to have met him in this life. [Name], I am so sorry that your [parent, sister, cousin, nephew, etc. All of us will carry the torch he lit so many years ago. 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. 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. Marc was a highly respected member of the accounting department for 22 years. ", 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. He served the Guyanese people with dedication, commitment and integrity. Hon. 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. The following tributes from world leaders to Professor Wangari Maathai have been received. Messages of Condolences. A president gets diplomatic condolence messages from government quarters, private agencies, and citizens impacted by the presidency. We were sad to hear the news about your father's passing. See you in heaven, partner. He was able, thus, to inspire and lead masses into struggle. My Grandpa Cheddi, he had a dream that came true in his life. Your fight for the protection of our forests will be left to us to soldier on. 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. She was a true leader. Wangari Maathai was a force of nature. The people of Berbice (the birthplace of Cheddi Jagan) reacted with shock as the news was announced early Thursday morning. Some people find it hard to do it, and that is why some of these fantastic profile pic comments for Facebook will help. May your sister rest in peace. When the death of a renowned person occurs, the masses feel sad and mourn with the family. 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. Her powerful voice calling for a shared and harmonious environment will be missed in the whole world. Of irreproachable life he was first and foremost a family man. But we also spent many quieter moments talking about injustices in the world, and the need for strong international leadership to combat them. She will remain standing as tall as Mount Kenya. 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. Never forget, you have friends who love you. 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. The passing of Wangari Maathai will be an enormous loss to her family, her extended family including the Green Belt Movement, and to the world she cared so much about. His message starts off by referring to Mr Nelson Mandela as the "great leader of the struggle for freedom and a hero to millions around the world." He goes on to say "that the late leader inspired the South African people with patriotism by courageously leading them to achieve independence with ethnic harmony". Sending you warm sympathies after the loss of your aunt/uncle. 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. My most sincere condolences. We only wish you are still here to help Ugandans fight to protect Mabira forest! ", 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. I express my greatest condolences at the news of his sudden death. 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. May the almighty be with the departeds family. We all loved him at the company. Environmentalists everywhere are the poorer but the good lord will provide and prosper Wangaris dreams and aspirations. My condolences to you and your family. 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. 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. May care and love of those around you provide comfort and peace to get you through the days ahead. WCK vows to continue on your noble work and will embrace the objectives of the Green Belt Movement in Kenya and beyond. You brought the power of your presence, your compassion and your position to some of the most vital humanitarian issues of our time. The pioneer role she played in starting off ECOSOCC has brought us where we are today.