Of course, it's important that your words of sorrow be comforting, regardless of what words you use. Condolence letter by WCC general secretary Olav Fykse Tveit to the Polish ambassador in Geneva following the plane crash in Smolensk on Saturday, 10 April 2010 in which ninety-seven people lost their lives. I am sure what she has done for Kenya will remain forever. 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. Dear Jane, I am deeply saddened to hear of your husband's death. We are deeply sorry for your loss. - pour pendre conge (to say goodbye), Jose Reyes East Africa has lost an individual whose worth is immeasurable. Please be and keep together and strong defending the rights for which all the French people have work really hard. Her legacy will always remain with us. Short Condolence Messages Our love goes out to you. If you know the person well and are friends you can offer to help (food, listening, etc. But her contributions to her home continent-and to our shared humanity-run far deeper than accolades can reflect. Wangari Maathai will be remembered as a committed champion of the environment, sustainable development, womens rights, and democracy. Africa has lost one of her most emblematic and captivating figures. My deepest sympathies to you and your family. A man may die, but his legacy will continue through his deeds. My thoughts are with you. She forged new ground for women in Kenya helping shatter what we would call the "glass ceiling" in the United States. He was born a leader. May you take comfort in knowing that you have an angel to watch over you now. 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. I would appreciate it if, pending the receipt of this commission and the issuance of an exequatur thereon, (name of consular officer) may be granted provisional recognition. We will all miss her. 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. Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. There are over 50 Singapore overseas missions world-wide. Press statements, transcripts of speeches & interviews, and photos can be found here. For more, click here. Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights cultivate to the fullest extent the relations of friendship and good God has a beautiful reward for you! Please accept, Excellency, the assurances of most distinguished consideration. To all who shall see these Presents, Greetings: Know ye, that, reposing special trust and confidence in the Integrity, Fidelity and Ability of (name of consular officer), I do assign him as (rank) of the Republic of the Philippines at (post) and uch other parts as shall be nearer thereto than to the residence of any other Consul or Vice Consul of the Republic of the Philippines within the same allegiance; and do authorize and empower him to have and to hold the said Office, and to exercise and enjoy all the rights, privileges and immunities thereto appertaining, during the pleasure of the President of the Philippines; and I do hereby enjoin all Captains, Masters and Commanders of ships and other vessels, armed or unarmed, sailing under the flag of the Republic of the Philippines, as well as other citizens, to acknowledge and consider him, the said (name of consular officer) accordingly; and I hereby pray and request (the Government of the receiving state) and all its authorities, judges, civil and military officials to recognize (name of consular officer) in his capacity of (rank) and to permit him fully and peaceably to enjoy and exercise the said office without giving or suffering to begiven unto him, any molestation or trouble, but on the contrary to afford him all proper countenance and assistance. He was indeed God sent. this Government for the prosperity and well-being of the Holy See. "Excellency, Ambassador in Manila: I have the honor to quote hereunder the text of the radiogram 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. Message of condolence from H.E. HRH with . As the first recipient of a Nobel Peace prize for her environmental work she helped bring about a new understanding of the inter-connections between environment and peace. We will miss the laughter and warmth your brother brought to work. It uses the seven components that should be part of a condolence letter; however, there is no need to follow this template. We wish the family and Green Belt employees and fellow Kenyans strength at this time of great loss. Excellency, the President of the United States: "ON THE OCCASION OF THE 199TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE DECLARATION Manila. We will miss Mama Miti! na siya'y mabutihin ninyong tanggapin at lubos ninyong panaligan succeded in gaining Youresteem and good will. Rest in peace. May your father rest knowing he was a role model to many. I was inspired by her story and proud to call her my friend. Your pain was the pain of this country, the battle for Africa. request that Mr. (name of officer) be recognized in the character We are saddened to hear of your loss. I am sincerely sorry for your loss. will constantly endeavor to advance the interest and prosperity of I'm touched by your words of condolence and would like express my gratitude towards your support and caring. Praying for the deceased soul. Fare thee well Heroine. Manila. Some people find it hard to do it, and that is why some of these fantastic profile pic comments for Facebook will help. A week after closing the visitor's book, a card of thanks is sent by the chief of mission to all those who have expressed their condolences. Long rest in peace messages need one to reflect on the kind of leader the politician was. I dont know how to console my grieving heart at your departure. The Minister for Foreign Affairs My heartfelt condolences. Mr. Pranab Mukherjee, on August 31st. May [name] rest in peace. The environment and the defence of Human rights will remain at the heart of the concerns and reflections of Kenya, of Africa and of the international community. I have charged him to convey to Your Holiness of the best wishes of Our thoughts are with you and your family. the assurances of my most distinguished consideration. Truly sorry for your loss. sa mga iniatas kong paratingin niya sa inyo na mga pahayag ng Republic of the Philippines, and more especially to the assurances Please accept our condolences and may our prayers help comfort you. Please accept my sincere condolences and this terrible time for France and for all who love and respect Liberty, Equality, Fraternity. IN THE YEARS TO COME. Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan has written to Russian Minister of Foreign Affairs Sergey Lavrov to express his condolences in response to the explosion at Listvyazhnaya mine, Siberia. May fond memories of your mother bring you comfort during this hard time in your life. It's an honour to remain your best friend until your last moments. When we lose a loved one here on earth, we gain an angel in heaven that watches us. Letter from President Halimah Yacob to Her Majesty Queen . You have left some beautiful memories that will never fade from my heart. Monarchs, heads of state and prime ministers across the world have sent heartfelt tributes following the death of Prince Philip at the age of 99. sa mga kapakanan ng dalawang bansa at hinggil sa matapat na ", "FERDINAND E. MARCOS ibigang matagal nang nagbubuklod sa kanila. May the almighty be with the departeds family. 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. The letter must empathetically express the regret of the sender about what the person is going through who has just lost one of the most valuable . CARLOS P. ROMULO With teardrops running down my face, I bid you farewell. Signature of Minister for Foreign Affairs A president gets diplomatic condolence messages from government quarters, private agencies, and citizens impacted by the presidency. The officials of the Ministry join me in extending to you Former Prime Minister Raila OdingaMy sister you stood tall in the name of justice for the people of Kenya. She was an inspiration to so many of us, far beyond the African continent. This is one of her very important contributions. I hope you'll get all my prayers and sympathy for you, American people! Our chairman was a fantastic person to have around. A) asking a series of . From the Office of Nelson Mandela, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, 1993. The Prince of Wales has sent a condolence message to the Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea James Marape, following the death of Grand Chief Michael Somare, PNG's first Prime Minister. I offer to do the same for all those who shall, in like manner, be recommended to me by (said Government). We all loved him at the company. PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINES". Philippines. Mr. (name of officer) will serve in that May everyone find peace during this time. It has been a great privilege to know and work with Wangari through our joint efforts in the Nobel Womens Initiative, launched in January 2006. acceptable to Your Majesty. lalong mabubuting hangarin ng Pamahalaang ito para sa kasaganaan Done in the City of Manila this (date), and of the Independence of the Philippines, the ___________________________. May the fond memories of John help you find peace. I'm so lucky to have met him in this life. My condolences. You gave the likes of me, Nancy Baraza , a divorcee, a voice. May your sister rest in peace. He was a wise leader. the death of Arafat in November 2004, in their official condolence messages. We extend our sincere condolences to his family and the people of the United Arab Emirates. The sudden departure of your father is making my heart cry. But we also spent many quieter moments talking about injustices in the world, and the need for strong international leadership to combat them. Wangari was a warm and devoted mother and I send my condolences to her family. They also send letters to each other on any topic, but usually covering areas of common interest to their countries. FRIENDSHIP SHALL CONTINUE TO GROW EVEN STRONGER FOR THE MUTUAL Condolences to you and your family. Accept, Excelency, the renewed assurances of my highest consideration. My knowledge of his high character and ability Please know that your brother was a great man who was admired by many. . occasion. Your mother was everyones mother when at work. Kenya forest and all others, including the National Parks, were watered by your blood. A great woman, an inspiration for many women across Africa, a magnificent visionary and embodiment of courage. There are more than 150.000 people that fly to heaven every day, 2/3 of them passing away because of age-related causes. A beautiful flower has bloomed in God's kingdom. We would like to express our sincere condolences to you and your family. There are few people who have had such a profound impact on the future direction of humanity than Wangari Maathai. You brought the power of your presence, your compassion and your position to some of the most vital humanitarian issues of our time. She was a true visionary whose local approach to protecting the environment has so many global applications and possibilities. Words can't express how sorry I am that you've lost your brother. A flood of world leaders, including US President Joe Biden and Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas, reached out to President Isaac Herzog on Wednesday to extend their condolences over . Hon. He is well informed of the relative interests of We honor his memory. personnel, and Employees. Europe's royal households and Commonwealth leaders. I extend my deepest sympathies to you and your family. See you in heaven, partner. akin ng lubos n pagtitiwala na tuwina'y sisikapin niyang mapa- Our thoughts are with you. Thank you!! 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. The loss of a boss like you is something that can never be recovered. The text of the message is likewise quoted in a note sent by the Minister for Foreign Affairs to the representative of the celebrating state in the Philippines. 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God knew you are reassuring, and that is why he has called you up there in heaven to watch your back from above. And all we say now is that in remembrance of the Prof, we shall soldier on in pursuit of what she stood for. D) a question. May God bless you and comfort you. I'm so very sorry for your loss. Professor, the youth who you inspired say Hongera for the great achievement you made, Rest in Peace. Your legacy will live with WCK! When she found her government too unresponsive to the issues she championed, she ran for political office, and won. officer) as Charge d'Affaires ad interim of the Philippines in My heart and prayers go out to you and your family. Felicittions are also sent on days of great rejoicing or celebration. You can share religious sympathy messages that are only two words long. the Philippines, to accredit to Your Majesty in the character of My deepest condolences for your family's loss. Nancy Baraza Deputy Chief JusticeFare thee well. A visitor's book is provided at the Chancery of the Embassy, for those who may wish to pay calls of condolence, and will be open daily from eight to twelve o'clock in the morning and from two to four o'clock in the afternoon, until the day of the funeral. This man was the best boss I have ever had. Your friend was a force to reckon with. Here is a look at some great condolence messages for the loss of a great leader or boss. ME AND MRS MARCOS IN CONVEYING SINCERE FELICITATIONS AND BEST 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. BENEFIT OF OUR TWO COUNTRIES AND PEOPLES. Ambassador of the United States A stationery with a black stripe on the upper right side is used. I have the honor to acknowledge your letter of (date), announcing your (accession, election) to the (Throne, Presidency). People grieve in different ways, and one way is sharing messages of condolences and celebration of the life of the departed. Please accept my condolences." "You and your whole family are in my thoughts." "May loving memories of your [mother/father] help you find peace." "Thinking of you and wishing you strength and comfort." "Know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sorrowful time." Kenya and the international society have lost a bold and persuasive spokeswoman for the global work on sustainable development and democracy. 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. May lubos siyang kabatiran hinggil In these difficult circumstances, I would like to express my sincere condolences which I kindly ask you to transmit to her family, as well as to the government and the people of Kenya. 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. May Allah makes her grave a part of Jannah. We hope that his family is surrounded by love. Maureen Ebomoyi May the gentle soul of this great woman in science Prof. Africa Shah rest in peace. May care and love of those around you provide comfort and peace to get you through the days ahead. My deepest sympathies go out to the family of a fantastic role model. ng. We shall tell our children that the single tree left in Mt. Second Secretary of Embassy of the Philippines I am always thinking of you and your family. My condolences. Mrs. Sigrid Kaag, Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands. 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