Dr. Devijanti Hermawan
Please send my condolences. I believe and hope that our UPF founder, Rev. Dr. Sun Myung Moon, lived in peace and is now joyfully in the eternal world of spirit, together with our Father in heaven.
Dr. Devijanti Hermawan
Indonesia
Mrs. Hana A. Vandayani
We understand the great loss the UPF family feels now, but "beautiful is the death of His beloved." Father Moon now enjoys eternal rest forever and has left his legacy behind him of interfaith peace and harmony. We pray that his family and the UPF family are comforted by the Great Comforter.
Mrs. Hana A. Vandayani
Chairperson, Yayasan Pondok Kasih, Indonesia
Sophia Hutagalung
I would like to express my deepest condolences for Father Moon's passing away. He has been called to our Father's home in heaven. May all the good things he has done in his entire life remain alive.
Sophia Hutagalung
Indonesia
Inge Mangundap
I am very sad to hear of Father Moon's passing and pray that UPF will continue to meet the goals of the late Father Moon.
Inge Mangundap
Indonesia
H.M. Taufiq Kiemas
Dr. Mrs. Hak Ja Han Moon and Family: Allow me, on behalf of the People's Consultative Assembly of the Republic of Indonesia and my family, to express my sincere condolences on the passing of Rev. Dr. Sun Myung Moon. I am very sad to hear about his demise. Rev. Dr. Sun Myung Moon was an exceptional friend for our family. I am sure that his spirit of sacrifice for the ideal of world peace will advance from time to time. Our sympathies and friendship are with you and your family.
H.M. Taufiq Kiemas
Chairman, People's Consultative Assembly of the Republic of Indonesia
Dr. Artur Artemiev
With deep sorrow I learned of the death of Dr. Sun Myung Moon, one of the leading religious, political, and public figures of the second half of the 20th and beginning of the 21st centuries. I was fortunate to listen several times to the vivid public speeches of this extraordinary man. He made an enormous contribution to world peace through his new vision, through a new approach in solving global problems, and by founding the Universal Peace Federation. He advocated peace through strong and moral families, which he called schools of love. I am proud to be an Ambassador for Peace. I am thrilled to recall the program in memory of the victims of the September 11, 2001 attacks in New York, which was organized at the initiative of Dr. Sun Myung Moon. Today it has become an exciting tradition, but at that time it was so new for us. Representatives of different religions, public figures, and scholars from different countries, holding candles in their hands, came together to form a commemorative flame. Religious leaders read prayers accompanied by solemn music. It was unforgettable. I am sure there will be a universal requiem devoted to the memory of the founder of the Unification Church. May we all preserve his blessed memory. Please accept my sincere condolences.
Dr. Artur Artemyev
Doctor of Philosophy and Professor, Almaty, Kazakhstan
UPF Global Peace Council Member
Albanian Ambassadors for Peace
On the Ocassion of the Ascension ofRev. Dr. Sun Myung Moon The pain of True Father’s lossFalls with the tear drops and takes away my breath.My hand, while I’m writing on the blank page is trembling.And I can hardly find the words... The news of Father Moon’s departure came unexpectedly and saddened us, the Albanian Ambassadors for Peace. Our entire organization is joining these days with millions of people all over the globe honoring the eminent figure of Reverend Sun Myung Moon. We consider ourselves fortunate that as Albanians, after coming out of isolation at the beginning of 1990, we came to know the great life and the great deeds of Rev. Moon; we became an inseparable part of UPF, which was founded by him. He was welcomed in Albania as a distinguished guest in October 2005 together with his lovely wife, Dr. Hak Ja Han Moon, and we traveled a considerable road together for the great cause of the moral renaissance of nations and world peace. He was and will remain an illustrious leader, with a powerful vision that inspired and will continue to inspire humanity with his Biblical mission to build reconciliation and bridges of understanding beyond race, ethnicity, religious faith, political view, and gender. His life will be an incomparable model of sacrifice, of living for the sake of others, of the great love for freedom and mankind, of advocating family values.
Albanian Ambassadors for Peace
Hon. Sonia Gandhi
I am deeply saddened to learn of the sudden passing away of Rev. Sun Myung Moon. He was a fine and gentle person, a humanist and accomplished in world peace, particularly for peace between North and South Korea. The contribution made by Rev. Sun Myung Moon to the work of peace will always be remembered. We convey our deepest condolences to the family members and pray that the Almighty bestow strength and courage on them to bear this irreparable loss.
Hon. Sonia Gandhi
Chair, United Progressive Alliance, India
Dr. Chandrarathne Bandara
It was a shock to meTo see in the UPF websiteThe news of the sad departure Of Rev. Sun Myung Moon, the father of manyWho loved him so much. I was once privilegedTo see him talkingFor nearly five hoursNon-stop, uninterruptedBeing a man of 80 +. People from different parts of the worldSat in the Seoul esplanadeBeautifully decoratedFor his birthdaySaluting, praising and greeting him. To me, no doubtIt was a miracleTo see this man of honorTalking with such dynamism and vigor. I enjoyed his hospitalityAte his finest Korean foodsAnd learnt his art ofLiving for the sake of others. When he was resting in peaceOn the 15th of September 2012I was conducting a workshopOf the South Asian Academy for Good GovernanceIn order to translate his vision into actionDesigning plans for futureTo live for the sake of others. May he rest in peace!
Dr. Chandrarathne Bandara
LLB National Representative,
World Association of Non-Governmental Organizations,
Sri LankaExecutive Director,
Asian Academy for Good GovernanceFounder / Field Director,
Samadeepa Samaja Kendraya, Inc.
Pir Sayed Ibrahim Gailani
This loss is not only for his family but for the whole world. I want to assure his family and the family of the world that his way has not been forgotten. We will continue his way and we will reach the peak, Inshallah.
Pir Sayed Ibrahim Gailani
Afghanistan
Pir Sayed Ishaq Gailani
Father Moon was a great man. I am sad and share my condolences with his family and world family. We hope that his son can follow in the same path.
Pir Sayed Ishaq Gailani
National Assembly MemberIslamic Republic of Afghanistan
Zuliqar Omid
I express my deep condolences for the family of Father Moon. On behalf of the government of Afghanistan we send our condolences. This is a great event. The UPF is very active in Afghanistan and all those who know of their activities are sad at this news. The members of UPF who want peace will continue his way, and this way should be continued.
Zuliqar Omid
International Affairs OfficeOffice of the President
Islamic Republic of Afghanistan
Mohammad Karim Khalili
With profound grief and sadness, I learned about the demise of one of the most recognized and important world peace supporters, Rev. Sun Myung Moon, which has deeply saddened all peace supporters and friends. I knew him personally; he was a close friend. The news of his passing saddened me deeply. He did a lot to support peace and spread a peace-loving culture in the world. His death is really a big blow and an irreparable loss to the world. I share my heartfelt condolences with all peace supporters in the world, especially his family and friends. May his soul rest in peace, and I wish patience for his family to bear this irreparable loss.
Mohammad Karim Khalili
Second Vice PresidentIslamic Republic of Afghanistan
Jahja Tedjasukmana
I heard many stories about all the things that Dr. Moon has done and his dedication to all people living in the world. That is why I was so interrested to see him at a UPF seminar in Thailand. But the reality was different. God already called Rev. Dr. Moon to the eternal life. Good bye, Rev. Dr. Moon. What you have done for people has not gone by the wind but is still aive and can be multiplied.
Jahja Tedjasukmana
Jakarta, Indonesia
Ahmad Hariri
On behalf of Future Movement, I offer my most sincere condolences to the family and comrades of Dr. Sun Myung Moon, whose loss has a tremendous impact on peace seekers in the world in general and in Lebanon in particular. I believe that the best way to honor the founder of the Universal Peace Federation is to commit ourselves to continue consecrating the principles of peace, coexistence, and mutual prosperity that the late Dr. Moon devoted his life for generating in the heart and soul of humanity.
Ahmad Hariri
General Secretary, Future Movement, Lebanon
Goodluck Ebele Jonathan
Reverend Moon will long be remembered as a consummate advocate of world peace who expended his energies and activities in the pursuit of the enhancement of justice, visionary leadership, and enlightened followership across the world. On behalf of my family, the Government, and people of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, I extend heartfelt condolences to his wife, biological children, the numerous spiritual children, and all the members of the Unification Church and the Universal Peace Federation at this time. May his soul find eternal rest in the bosom of Almighty God.
Goodluck Ebele Jonathan
President, Federal Republic of Nigeria
Rev. Sylvia L. McConico
Rev. Moon did so much for so many, which was honored by the throngs that paid respect to him. There is so much that I have yet to learn about the man of vision. The man that bestowed his generosity upon me a couple of times – being one of the 120 to travel the world (14 countries) in 2006 to deliver his peace speech, being one of the 172 clergy to be present for his opening of the Ocean Peace Palace last year, and receiving an Ambassador for Peace Award in 2003. My heart is overflowing with gratitude to the Universal Peace Federation, the American Clergy Leadership Conference, the Unification Church members, and many others that I may never get to meet or thank personally.
Rev. Sylvia L. McConico
Multi-Faith Liaison, the Temple of Universality, Tucson, Arizona, USA
Nicole Charron
A man like Father Moon cannot die. He has just left the physical world and has gone to the spiritual world. From there he will inspire us. I used to love him, respect him, adore him. He was a great source in my humble endeavor to work for world peace. I shall continue this in a stronger way. I consider and will keep on considering this to be my moral duty. Rev. Moon is a man whose journey gave me the courage to stay on the path of peacebuilding wherever I am.
Nicole Charron, C.Med, M.Sc.
Présidente, Coaching Training Charron, Inc., Ottawa, Canada
Golam Dastagir
We all mourn the demise of one of the greatest religious leaders of the globe. Let us all pray silently for the eternal peace of this holy spiritual leader, who worked relentlessly for a better world, one founded on peace and works for all to live in peace regardless of creed and caste.
Golam Dastagir
Professor, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Michèle Van Lint
I offer my very sincere condolences. I support you at this time of his departure, but he is in peace, after living a life of suffering, which was initially very hard at times. But this peace that he desired should continue. My best sentiments.
Michèle Van Lint
Belgium