Najat Boughaba
My sincere condolences for all those who work for peace.
Najat Boughaba
Porte-parole QC, Comite d'Overture et de DialogueCanadian Islamic Congress, Canada
Samuel King-Kabu
My sincere condolence to the late Rev. Dr. Sun Myung Moon’s family and all Ambassadors for Peace around the world. It actually came to as shock to read that our dear friend and leader has passed on to the spirit world. May his spirit rest in peace. The world has lost a great spiritual leader of our time. Peace to all.
Pr. Samuel King-Kabu
St. Ansgar’s Lutheran Church - Montreal, Canada
Sabiha Azizullah
Please accept sincere condolences on the sad demise of Rev. Moon. May Allah reward him for his efforts to promote peace in this world.
Sabiha Azizullah
Ahmadiyyah Muslim Community leader - Cornwall, Ontario, Canada
Danièle de Lorimier-Donati
My sincere sympathies to all those who have known and loved Dr. Sun Myung Moon. He was a good man, a true ambassador of peace. I join my prayers with yours.
Danièle de Lorimier-Donati
Agent de pastorale, Paroisse Catholique Rosemont Petit-patrie, Canada
Rabbi Alan Bright
The Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away, praised be the name of the Lord. At this difficult time I pray that his memory will continue inspire his followers so that his life's work may be a blessing for generations to come.
Rabbi Alan Bright
Shaare Zedek Congregation - Montreal, Canada
Fr. Jean El-Murr
May his memory be eternal!
Fr. Jean El-Murr
Syrian Orthodox priest, Montreal, Canada
Shaheen Junaid
Unto God we belong and unto God is our return. May Dr. Sun Myung Moon's soul rest in peace in heaven - amen. His good deeds shall endure, and the ambassadors shall carry on his work. People like him only live forever through their work. We should celebrate his life's work and carry on his good deeds.
Shaheen Junaid
National Board Member, Canadian Council of Muslim Women, Canada
Father Callixte Kabayiza
I feel very sad to hear about Rev. Dr. Sun Myung Moon's death. I extend my condolences to you, your family, and the whole congregation. I pray to our heavenly and loving God for Rev. Dr. Sun Myung Moon. May he rest in peace!
Father Callixte Kabayiza
Roman Catholic priest, Montreal, Canada
Pascale Frémond
In the name of the members of Religions for Peace (Quebec), I offer you our sincere condolences on the death of your founder, the Reverend Sun Myung Moon. We add our prayers to yours that he rest in the peace that he wished for the world, and we send you our best wishes in the pursuit of your work towards world peace.
Pascale Frémond
President, Religions for Peace, Quebec, Canada
Lydia Kolvart
In the name of the Estonian multicultural organization please accept our condolences on the death of Reverend Sun Myung Moon, whose life was a supreme example of serving humanity.
Lydia Kolvart, Ph.D.
Chairman of the Lyra Association of National Cultural Societies, Estonia
Sheikh Mowafaq Tareef
With great sorrow and grief we were informed of the death of the man of faith, science, and literature, the intellectual Dr. Sun Myung Moon, who dedicated great efforts for humanity, to bring hearts together and unite the believers. He caused the establishment of marriage relations between couples from all over the world. He also made religious and social leaders sit together around the table, trying to bring conciliation among peoples. I had the honor to represent my Druze Community in peace conferences held in Korea and New York, and met him personally and listened to his useful lectures and concepts which are full of faith, peace, and coexistence. The death of Dr. Moon is a great loss for mankind. His unique qualities, doctrine, and concepts will always remain as a candle on the path of millions of believers and supporters. I am sure that his sons, to whom I wish long life, will continue the path of their late father. That I would say out of personal knowledge. On behalf of myself and the Druze Community I send you my deep condolences for the death of Dr. Moon, the dear and unique man, and pray for the ascent of his soul. May his memory be blessed.
Sheikh Mowafaq Tareef
Spiritual leader of the Druze Community
Chairman of the Supreme Druze Religious Council, Israel
Archbishop Eraldo and Condeta Clarke
On behalf of World Federation of Interdenominational Concern Clergy, Inc., the Church of Jesus Christ Emmanuel, Inc. International, and Community Crisis Center, Inc., my wife and I present our condolences for the loss of Reverend Dr. Sun Myung Moon. It is better to go to a house of mourning than to go to a house of feasting, for death is the destiny of every man: the living should take this to heart. There is nothing sweeter than to die, but after death there comes the judgment. There is a valid reason to be sad, for not only the family or friends lost a loved one, but the world has lost a good person. Reverend Moon was a man of sorrows and familiar with suffering. I remember how he was always cheerful; he never said an unkind word about anyone. I never once doubted his love for people. He made members of the clergy feel like they were the most important persons. I participated in his lecture of the Divine Principles at Madison Square Garden in New York with one hundred members of my Church (Church of Jesus Christ Emmanuel, Inc. Int’l), in the 1970s. I stayed with Reverend Dr. Sun Myung Moon and loved his ideal until the time I was informed of his death. I have the conviction that Reverend Dr. Moon will find great joy and satisfaction seeing humanity carrying each other's burdens (Galatians 6:2). Rest in peace, Reverend Dr. Sun Myung Moon.
Archbishop Eraldo A. and Mrs. Condeta D. Clarke
Founder/President of World Federation of Interdenominational Concern Clergy, Inc.
Dr. Harley Price
Regardless of where one stands within the political or religious continuum, the signal importance of Reverend Moon’s life and work should be beyond controversy. It must someday become clear to the official chroniclers of the twentieth century--unless the besetting prejudice against him persists into the posthumous mists--that along with a handful of other world-figures no less epochal than Alexander Solzhenitsyn, Ronald Reagan, and Pope John Paul II, Moon was instrumental in the overthrow of the most malignant barbarism in the history of mankind. Having seen the dark side of Communism’s smiling countenance first-hand, from a North Korean prison cell, Moon dedicated himself to its eradication through education and movement-building.
Throughout the eighties and nineties, the world-wide conferences he sponsored exposed the meretricious folly of the Marxism that was then the rage of the intellectual beau monde, and gave psychological succour to its refuseniks on both sides of the Iron Curtain, who might otherwise have succumbed to despair. One did not have to be a member of the Unification Church (I was not) to be invited to these inspiriting events, where one was always treated, nevertheless, with that abounding kindness and generosity that is the universal trait of Moon’s followers, and that ought to have put the lie to the peevish calumniators of Unificationism. (It seemed ironic to me at the time that while anti-communists were being accused of prosecuting witch-hunts, the enemies of Moon were engaged in a real one.) The courage and equanimity with which he bore the complacent wrath of both political and religious establishmentarianism was certainly an example to all independent thinkers, who shall remain grateful for the providence that brought Reverend Moon onto the world scene.
Dr. Harley Price
Professor, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
Denyse Dequoy
Upon reading the biography of this wonderful messenger of peace, I learned about his life and all the noble work that Rev. Sun Myung Moon has accomplished in the world. I am very grateful to have been welcomed into the Universal Peace Federation, and I pray that all the Ambassadors for Peace he has inspired will continue with the Moon family to spread the message which this advocate for peace has worked for throughout the world during his earthly life. My sincere condolences to all those who knew him personally. The world is a better place thanks to his efforts and his continued struggle against evil and conflict.
Denyse Dequoy
Director and Pastor, Second Church of Christ, Scientist, Montreal, Canada
Pat Felske
I would like to extend my sincere condolences for the family, friends and your adherents on the passing of your Founder, Rev. Moon. He has left behind a legacy of caring, peace loving people, some of whom I have had the pleasure to work with on inter-faith endeavours and whose friendship I value. Our Founder, L. Ron Hubbard, has said, ”The only tests of a life well-lived are: Did he do what he intended? And Were people glad he lived?” Rev. Moon did indeed reach out with his message of peace and people are very glad that he lived and shared that message, thus it must be said that his was a life well-lived.
Mrs. (Rev.) Pat Felske
Director of Public Affairs, Church of Scientology of Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Romola Trebilcock
Please accept condolences from me, and also in memory of the late Grandfather William Commanda, to the family of Rev. Moon; both of us have valued the Ambassador for Peace acknowledgements from the Universal Peace Federation over the years. With best wishes for a safe journey.
Romola Trebilcock
Special assistant to the late Grandfather William Commanda (the oldest aboriginal elder in North America at the time of his death)
A Circle of All Nations, Ottawa, Canada
Murat Sengul and Emre Solak
We have just learned about Dr. Sun Myung Moon's journey to eternity. While our sadness will remain forever, we are sure that this great personality's spirit will cover the whole universe, and we are hopeful to meet with Sun Myung Moon at an equinox and get together again. May the great child of one family under God rest in peace. We offer our love and regards to our family from all the world.
Murat Sengu
General Coordinator of the Turkish Democracy Foundation
Emre Solak, Secretary General of the Turkish Democracy Foundation
Juan Ponce Enrile
I join the Filipino people in mourning the death of the most Reverend Sun Myung Moon, who joined the creator last September 3. With his passing,, the world lost a good man and a charismatic leader. Reverend Sun Myung Moon, founder of the Universal Peace Federation, the Unification Movement, the Washington Times, and the Little Angels of Korea, was a man who lived a life of simplicity and moral charity. He was a visionary who inspired millions of people from all over the world to see beyond the barriers that divide humanity--be they national, racial, or religious. With his death, we lost an inspiring and unifying leader. I sympathize with his multitude of followers. He had strongly advocated for a pro-marriage, pro-family culture in our country. His dedication to building a world of peace anchored in universal spiritual and moral values will no doubt remain unparalleled. Rev. Moon will be sorely missed b the Filipino nation. As President of the Senate of the Philippines, let me take this opportunity to express my country's highest and sincerest respect to Rev. Moon. My country joins the world in celebrating and honoring the life and legacy of this great leader.
Juan Ponce Enrile
President of the Senate, Philippines
Imam Hamzah Zeid-Kailani
One day after Father Moon passed away, I received a request from a group of Muslims to write a condolence letter to the Unified Family Foundation, because of the warm relation I have with this foundation. I find it a duty to write such a letter, because my relationship with the foundation is more than an official relation between two organizations. I really feel like a member of the family. I have much respect and consideration for Father Moon. He had a lot of courage and took all risks in order to realize his ideals and dreams. He believed in the unification of all religions. I have a lot of respect and consideration for him. Even though I am convinced that every human being will die, I find the loss of Father Moon very painful because it is a loss for all humankind. He worked hard and helped everybody a lot. May God reward him and give him the place he merits in heaven.
Imam Hamzah Zeid-Kailan
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Prof. Brikha H.S. Nasoraia
On behalf of the Mandaean and the Nasoraean communities, we would like to express our condolence for the passing of Father Moon, who devoted his life to promoting peace, love, and harmony among the nations and among individuals. Indeed his message has touched our lives, especially the idea of building universal peace on earth. We would like to take this opportunity to confirm our love for Father Moon and our commitment to the UPF. We hope to continue working together to spread Father Moon’s great message.
Prof. Brikha H.S. Nasoraia
President of the International Mandaean Nasoraean Supreme Council
Mandaean Spiritual Council of Australia
Center for Peace and Conflict Studies
Reigo Tõnsberg
On behalf of the country and people of Estonia I would like to offer sincere condolences on the passing of Rev. Sun Myung Moon. As a Youth Ambassador for Peace, I was introduced to the vision, the mission, and the work of Rev. Moon and the hope for peace which he shared with the world.
For the people of Estonia, who in recent years came out from under the yoke of communism, a message of freedom, personal responsibility, and a concern for the prosperity of all humankind rings true in our minds and hearts. His words were eloquent, and their spirit was moving and compelling, but like many peoples long dominated by authoritarian ideology and regime there is often a hesitancy to fully embrace new ideas. I was fortunate to be able to experience the words of Rev. Moon being put into practice, which confirmed his integrity and his commitment to authentic results.
I participated in an outreach project inspired by Rev. Moon, with whom I shared a love and passion for football. The Peace Cup, held in Korea during 2003, promoted a worldwide program for youth development and football. The World Association of NGOs invited Estonia to be one of the launch countries for this new program under the banner “Play Football Make Peace.”
As the owner of a local Estonian football team, FC Vaprus, I was able to organize a youth tournament and introduce the vision of peace through football to Estonia. This was a life-changing experience both for me personally but also for the many hundreds of young players and their coaches who have been influenced by the principles and values of the program. I could see that the vision of Rev. Moon was not limited to words but was followed through with action.
Generous grants from the Peace Cup enabled partners throughout the world to share his vision and become the hands and feet to put the ideas into practice. In 2005 began my long relationship with WANGO Secretary General Mr. Taj Hamad, Play Football Make Peace international director Mr. Robin Graham, and Estonian Play Football Make Peace coordinator Mr. Avo Martinson.
Play Football Make Peace has sponsored several summer tournaments in Parnu, Estonia since 2005, and an Estonian team has travelled to Egypt and Israel to participate in international Play Football Make Peace projects and to promote its ideas and values.
The Estonian Football Federation has also recognized the role that the Play Football Make Peace vision and message can mean for youth development and peace and sponsored a two Estonian trainers to travel to the Pacific island of Palau on a fact-finding tour to investigate how Estonian football might help Palau develop football for their youth.
The seeds have been planted, and those who have been touched by the heart behind this great program can never forget it. We will always be indebted to Rev. Moon. We promise to keep faith in his vision and to maintain and multiply the goodness which has been shared with us. On behalf of the Estonian nation, Estonian Football, and the Pärnu Summer Cup organizating committee, I remain, yours truly,
Reigo Tõnsberg Pärnu
Summer Cup Main Organizer, Estonia