Antoine Sleiman
My sincere condolences.
Antoine Sleiman
Governor of Mount Lebanon State, Republic of Lebanon
Vera Kalenderian
I heard the sad news on Euronews this morning. I am really sorry for the loss of such a great person as Father Moon. My deepest condolences. May his soul rest in peace. I will pray for him.
Vera Kalenderian
Board member, UPF-Lebanon
Nada Abdallah
My sincere condolences to Mrs. Moon and the family and friends. He went on to new beginnings, but the message and legacy are vividly alive. May the Almighty guide your steps and Father Moon inspire your actions, as always. With love and gratitude for the past, the present and the future.
Nada Abdallah
UNESCO officer
Monsignor Joseph Saghbini
With sadness and sorrow I received the news of the death of father Dr. Sun Myung Moon. He was a great personality that has influenced the world with his prophetic visions in making the whole mankind "one family under God." This goal will be accomplished one day by his followers who believed in his universal mission. May God in His great Mercy accept him in His Kingdom!
Monsignor Joseph Saghbini
Greek Catholic Church, Lebanon and Jerusalem
Angele Mina
I present my condolences to all the members of UPF, and ask God to give him peace and may his soul rest in heaven.
Angele Mina
Lebanon
Hussein Sakr, Zainab Tueni Sakr and son
With tears in our eyes and pain in hearts we got the news about the passing away of Dr. Sun Myung Moon. But we believe that such holy people never die and never can pass away, even to our memories or minds, as he will live in our hearts forever.
Hussein Sakr, Zainab Tueni Sakr and son
Echoes NGO President, Lebanon
Maher Salloum
It is really sad to hear that our founder has died. I am deeply affected by such a huge loss to our UPF organization and all our colleagues and friends.
Maher Salloum, Ph.D.
Lebanon
Nasser El Khatib
I would like to express my deepest condolences on the death of Dr. Sun Myung Moon. He was so supportive whenever I knew him. I am sure that his contribution to our task will stay in our heart.
Nasser El Khatib
Staff at the Palestinian Embassy in Beirut, Lebanon
Abbas Sibai
I have been thinking about the situation and how this sad news will affect the leadership of the organization and affect the global family since I learned about the death the founder of the Universal Peace Federation International, Dr. Sun Myung Moon. There are no words I can offer that will make this any easier, but hopefully just knowing that people care will allow you to lay some of the burdens on us.
Abbas Sibai
Ambassador for Peace, Lebanon
Rev. Souheil Saoud
We send our condolences to UPF International and UPF Lebanon for the death of a great peacemaker, Dr. Moon, who throughout his life tried to be a model of peace in a world full of conflicts.
Rev. Souheil Saoud
National Evangelical Synod of Syria and Lebanon
Amal Ibrahim
With heavy hearts and silent prayers, we bid farewell to a great human being, who graced our lives with his unwavering dedication and drive, and who brought out the brightest sides in each of the Ambassadors for Peace around the world. He will continue to influence our decisions so they may always be on the bright path of selflessness.
Amal Ibrahim
Teacher, Lebanon
Peter Janborian
Rest in peace for a man who gave much to the world without asking back. May his light be active in us to brighten our surroundings anywhere we are.
Peter Janborian
Musician, Lebanon
Kaissar Auguste Bakhos
Father Moon was a great man. I offer my condolences to the Moon family, the leadership of UPF International, all Ambassadors for Peace, and members of the UPF family worldwide. The passing of a great man always brings with it many changes, but I am certain that Father Moon’s contribution will last. UPF International will have a great legacy to preserve and many roles to play in the future. I wish you God’s guidance in your efforts to bridge the barriers of religion and personal interests in your work for world peace.
Kaissar Auguste Bakhos
Co-Chair, UPF Lebanon, President Bauchrieh Volleyball Club
C.B. Ratnayak
It is with deep sorrow that I’m extending this letter of condolence on the occasion of the unexpected demise of Dr. Sun Myung Moon. I wish to join with his wife and family to share in this moment of grief. As the founder of Universal Peace Federation, the effort of Dr. Sun Myung Moon to achieve world peace has been remarkable. Even at the age of 92 he was actively working hard to achieve his objective. His effort to achieve permanent peace in Sri Lanka through various projects conducted by the Universal Peace Federation, Religious Youth Service, and the Interreligious Peace Sports Festival during the conflict in northern Sri Lanka has been remarkable. His efforts were further consolidated by his one day visit to Sri Lanka in November 2005. His vision of a global community of families bound together in true love beyond nationality, religion, race, or culture fits well with the traditional family concept of Sri Lanka. May his legacy shine on in the lives he touched.
C.B. Ratnayak
Minister of Private Transport Services, Sri Lanka
Sajith Premadasa
It is with deep sorrow that I’m extending this letter of condolence on the occasion of the unexpected demise of Dr. Sun Myung Moon. I wish to join with his wife and family to share in this moment of grief. As founder of the Universal Peace Federation, Dr. Sun Myung Moon has been playing a significant role in promoting peace building, good governance, family values, and interfaith harmony and understanding in Sri Lanka as well as all around the world. UPF has embarked on various projects to help the activities of children, youth, and women in Sri Lanka. He touched the lives of thousands of youth from throughout Sri Lanka, giving them a vision of a world without religious misunderstanding and prejudice. His international sports activities build both physical strength and moral character, which he saw as the best preparation for marriage and family. May his legacy shine on in the lives he touched.
Sajith Premadasa
Member of Parliament, Deputy Leader, United National Party, Sri Lanka
W.J.M. Lokubandara
It is with deep sorrow that I’m extending this letter of condolence on the occasion of the unexpected early demise of Rev. Dr. Sun Myung Moon. I wish to join with his wife and family to share in this moment of grief. As the founder of Universal Peace Federation, the effort of Rev. Dr. Sun Myung Moon to achieve world peace has been remarkable. Even at the age of 92 he was actively working hard to achieve his objective. Over the years, the Universal Peace Federation, under the leadership of Rev. Dr. Sun Myung Moon, has conducted numerous programs to help the people of Sri Lanka. Organizations such as the Interreligious and International Federation for World Peace, Interreligious Peace Sports Festival, Women’s Federation for World Peace, and Peace Dream Foundation have done various projects for the benefit of the Sri Lankan men, women, youth, and children. This is especially true in the areas of leadership and good governance, sports, peace building, interfaith activities, and character education. In 2007 UPF took the lead in organizing the Conference on Leadership and Good Governance for Parliamentarians at the Parliament complex of Sri Lanka. May his legacy shine on in the lives he touched.
W.J.M. Lokubandara
Governor, Sabaragamuwa Provincial Council, Speaker of Parliament (2006-2010), Sri Lanka
M.H. Mohamed
It is with deep sorrow that I’m extending this letter of condolence on the occasion of the unexpected demise of Dr. Sun Myung Moon. I wish to join his wife and family to share in this moment of grief. Through a long and eventful career as the founder of Unificationism and the Universal Peace Federation, Dr. Sun Myung Moon has been playing a significant role in the promotion of peace and understanding among people of different nations and a similar service in the field of interreligious understanding and cooperation. Through the generosity and goodwill of Dr. Sun Myung Moon, Sri Lanka has benefitted tremendously especially in the various projects implemented for the improvement of the conditions of children, youth, and women. He has also been helpful in the promotion of good governance, peace building and interfaith harmony. His efforts were further consolidated by his one day visit to Sri Lanka in November 2005. May his legacy shine on in the lives he touched.
M.H. Mohamed
Former Speaker of Parliament, Sri Lanka
Ranjith Maddumabandara
With deep sorrow I extend this letter of condolence on the occasion of the demise of Dr. Sun Myung Moon, the founder of Universal Peace Federation. It should be mentioned here that this dominant gentleman played a momentous role in upholding peace, good governance, interfaith harmony, and understanding in Sri Lanka. He was instrumental in initiating various projects to help the activities of children, youth, and women in Sri Lanka. I wish again to express my deep sadness on the sudden demise of Dr. Sun Myung Moon.
Ranjith Maddumabandara
Member of Parliament, Sri Lanka
Thalatha Atukorale
It is with a deep sense of grief that I learned of the demise of Dr. Sun Myung Moon, the founder of the Universal Peace Federation. As a member of Parliament from Sri Lanka who had the unique opportunity of having an audience with Dr. Moon when I visited Japan, I was well aware of the significant role he played in promoting peace and harmony among people of the world without religious bias based on compassion to all mankind. I still cherish the pleasant memories I had with my participation in several forums. Dr. Moon’s range of activities from 2003 to the time of his demise in 2012 covered a vast spectrum, comprising sports as well as sponsoring more than 1000 sportsman and sportswomen. Therefore, the demise of this great and monumental man is indeed a great loss to mankind and especially to South Korea. Let me convey my heartfelt condolence to the bereaved family of Dr. Sun Myung Moon on this sorrowful occasion.
Thalatha Atukorale
Member of Parliament, Sri Lanka
Bhante Wimala
I heard of the passing away of Father Moon. I send my condolences and blessings and wish you all well. I would like to be supportive the work of UPF in any way I can.
Bhante Wimala
Sri Lanka