Prof. Dr. Arta Musaraj
Allow me to express my personal and my family’s condolences for the loss of the founder and inspirer of the Universal Peace Federation, Reverend Moon. The world lost a great human being and UPF, as all those who share its principles, beliefs, and values, lost a valuable and visionary leader. I wish a growing and enlarged activity to UPF, following the inspiration, tracks, and vision of Reverend Moon, for the best of humankind.
Prof. Dr. Arta Musaraj
Chancellor, University of Vlore, Albania
Editor in Chief, Academicus-International Scientific Journal
Sheik Armando Hussein Saleh
In the name of Allah, the merciful and compassionate. We belong to Allah and to him we return. We are sorry to receive the news of the death of the founder of the Unification Church, Mr. Sun Myung Moon, may Allah have mercy on him. I send to everyone and to all members of this institution my sincere condolences. We wish him a divine rest in his final destination in paradise. There is no other way and no power other than the Almighty Allah.
Sheik Armando Hussein Saleh
Emissary for world peace, São Paulo, Brazil
Marco Polo del Nero
In this time of the loss of the Reverend Sun Myung Moon, a great spiritual leader, I send my condolence to his family, knowing that we lost a human being who preached peace and love, family values, and respect for the neighbor. He was a great friend from whom I have learned a lot. He leaves this planet and goes to the spiritual world and from there will continue guiding his followers and friends with the messages that he left us. I wish peace for his family, who is mourning.
Marco Polo del Nero
President, Paulista Soccer Federation, Brazil
Miloslav and Anna Kučera
A few moments ago we found out that the founder of UPF, Rev. Dr. Sun Myung Moon, left this earthly world. This message has affected us really deeply, because we had the opportunity to get to know not only his thoughts but also to meet (even if from a distance) this person who without a doubt influenced this world and its history in the second half of the 20th century and early 21st century. We as human beings are mortal; however, thoughts and ideas remain, and the same will be undoubtedly true in his case. We, as representatives of UPF in Czech Republic, would like to express our most sincere condolences and at the same time our belief that the ideal of a happy and contented family life as a basis for a peaceful life and cooperation will continue to unite people of different races and religions, which is in fact the goal of the Universal Peace Federation, established based on the idea of unification. I believe that we will have the opportunity to remember with dignity and in an appropriate manner the message and work of Rev. Dr. Sun Myung Moon, whom we really appreciate. We honor his memory!
Miloslav and Anna Kučera
Former MP, Czech Republic
Eva Kantůrková
The death of a particular person is very sad, but far worse and irreparable it would be if there was a death of the thoughts and legacy of Rev. Moon. I am very happy that I could have met and gotten to know Mr. Moon personally, listened to his speeches, and read his books. His work and life can be for people of the Western way of thinking a great and pure inspiration because he was a spiritual man of deep internal feelings and capacity. His message is particularly valuable because Western civilization seems to have signs of a spiritual crisis and needs every encouragement and inspiration.
Eva Kantůrková
Writer and dissident, Czech Republic
Doc. Ing. Hana Bartošová
With regret and sorrow I received news about the death of the founder of UPF, Rev. S.M. Moon, whose teaching and deep humanistic ideas in favor of humanity influenced millions of people around the world. A charismatic leader and internationally recognized personality has departed. I am glad I had the opportunity to hear several lectures and get to know the UPF founder Rev. S.M. Moon and his wife personally.
Doc. Ing. Hana Bartošová, CSc.
Vice-rector of the College for Regional Development
Former President of the Peace Academy, Czech Republic
Karel Strnad
I had the honor to be able to watch the presentations of Rev. Sun Myung Moon. It was an unforgettable experience. He greatly influenced my perception of the world and connections among the family-state-human community. It influenced my work in the field of martial arts. I honor his memory.
Karel Strnad
Czech Republic
Bashy Quraishy
On behalf of the European Muslim Initiative for Social Cohesion, we wish to extend our sincere and heartfelt condolences on the untimely passing away of Rev. Dr. Sun Myung Moon, the founder of the Universal Peace Federation and of many other great initiatives for humanity. We were very sad to hear the news when he was stricken with a serious case of pneumonia and other respiratory complications and was in intensive care in a hospital in Seoul, Korea. But we were expecting him to recover soon. That is why his passing away came as a shock. We know that the world will miss this great man of peace and a true humanitarian. We share the grief and sadness of Rev. Moon’s family, friends, and followers. May God shower him with his blessings and love!
Bashy Quraishy
Secretary General, European Muslim Initiative for Social Cohesion, Denmark
Carl Ove and Laureanna Jade
Our love, thoughts, and prayer are with you and your entire family.
Carl Ove and Laureanna Jade
Denmark
Boutros and Lea Boutros-Ghali
Dear Dr. Hak Ja Han Moon: My wife and I would like to express our sincere and heartfelt condolences upon the passing of your late husband, the Reverend Dr. Sun Myung Moon. His passing is indeed a great loss for the cause of world peace. His lifetime commitment and constant efforts for peace as well as his deep concern for human rights and family values as expressed through his numerous activities testify very clearly of his great love for God and humankind. My sincere thoughts are with you and your family at this difficult time as well as with your whole international community.
Boutros and Lea Boutros-Ghali
Dr. Armando Calderón Sol and wife
We are deeply dismayed by the demise of Rev. Dr. Sun Myung Moon, who fought constantly and dedicated his life for world peace and the goal of one family under God. We want to express to you and your entire family gathered in the huge Universal Peace Federation our feelings of deep regret, but we are very aware that from the new life realm that he has reached he will continue to ensure and work for this noble ideal for which he fought.
Dr. Armando Calderón Sol and wife
Former President, El Salvador
Dr. Rachid Zaitri
It is sad for all peace-loving people of the world that Father Moon; the most dedicated peace activist and a great man of our time, departed from us. May his passion for peace become a legacy for humanity and continue to generate strong currents for achieving a peaceful world. Ameen. O! Our Lord Almighty, Allah! We know that "Indeed we are from You and finally will return to You." I know, my Lord, you love us more than any mother can love her child. So please shower your mercy upon us all and give us the pleasure of loving you. Amen.
Dr. Rachid Zaitri
Founder, Islamic Council of Finland
Juha Väätäinen
I am so sad to hear of Dr. Sun Myung Moon’s passing, and I would like to express my deepest sympathies to you and your family. Even though I have never met Dr. Moon, I realize through his autobiography that he is a most remarkable person. I believe that Dr. Moon’s legacy has many aspects of building the peaceful world where people can live together beyond [boundaries of] religions, cultures and nationalities. I respect his devotion and dedication to God and humanity. Please accept my condolences at this time. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayer.
Juha Väätäinen
Member of Parliament, Finland
Hjörtur Magni Jóhannsson
He was surely one of the greatest spiritual leaders, and his legacy will live on among us now that he has entered the spiritual world.
Hjörtur Magni Jóhannsson
Iceland
Gianni Pattella
It was with sadness that I learned of the death of Reverend Sun Myung Moon. His wisdom and his universal vision were projected throughout Christendom and promoted innovative dialogue for peace. His commitment to spreading a message of peace and unity will remain always alive as will his engagement in the promotion of interfaith dialogue between people of all races and cultures. I join you in mourning his passing entrusting the late reverend's soul to the providence of almighty God.
Gianni Pattella
Vice President, European Parliament
H.E. Dr. Mary Mbiro Khimulu
I was just watching the news and saw the sad news of the death of Rev. Moon. May the Almighty God rest his soul in eternal peace. My sincere condolences to all his followers and supporters and especially his family. His name will live forever. God bless his work.
H.E. Dr. Mary Mbiro Khimulu
Ambassador of Kenya to UNESCO
Prof. Dr. Fatmir Sejdiu
We received with great sadness the news about the passing of the founder of the Universal Peace Federation, Rev. Dr. Sun Myung Moon. We who knew him appreciated his spiritual strength, knowledge, and endless energy in his efforts for freedom, peace, well-being, and solidarity among people. As an Ambassador for Peace and as the President of the Republic of Kosovo during the period 2006 – 2010, I had the great privilege of meeting this man of universal greatness and value. I will always remember and cherish Rev. Dr. Sun Myung Moon’s engagement for the freedom, independence, and development of my country ,Kosovo, for which I am eternally grateful, especially now when he is no longer with us. I hereby express to you and to other colleagues of Rev. Dr. Sun Myung Moon my deepest condolences. I also ask respectfully that you pass along my sympathies to Sun Myung Moon’s wife and his family.
Prof. Dr. Fatmir Sejdiu
President of the Republic of Kosovo (2006 -2010)
Ismajl Kurteshi
The death of Reverend Sun Myung Moon is very sad news for all the members of the UPF Council and Ambassadors for Peace in Kosovo. Please accept the sincere condolences of the Council and Ambassadors for Peace of Kosovo and express them to all members of the larger Moon family. The spirit of peace of Reverend Moon will live forever.
Ismajl Kurteshi
Chairman of the UPF Council in Kosovo
Rev. Nehemiah Dangiwa
I do not see meeting Rev. Sun Myung Moon as an accident. God destined me to meet him. He is an embodiment of blessing and peace. I came to Korea shattered and worried about my country and its fierce battle between Christianity and Islam. But now I know better how to integrate these two religions. There is room for coexistence. The two religions can coexist side by side. I cannot thank Rev. Sun Myung Moon enough for leading me into the realization of this ideal. You are indeed a blessing, a man of peace who stood for peace and fought for peace. Your imprints are indelible.
Rev. Nehemiah Dangiwa
Nigeria Evangelical International Church, Nigeria
Mrs. Marylin Vallarino de Sellhorn
In my capacity as Deputy of the National Assembly of Panama and President of the Committee on Women, Children, Youth and Families and as a person who had the privilege of meeting Reverend Sun Myung Moon, founder of the Unification Movement and the Unification Church and founder of the Universal Peace Federation, and aware of its doctrines, precepts and struggles for the improvement of the world in general,
I feel compelled to express my deepest sorrow for the irreparable loss that the world in general has had with the physical passing of Reverend Moon. Today the Unification Church founded by Reverend Moon has young followers by the thousands worldwide, all united by the ideals of peace and universal brotherhood and the denunciation of what is wrong with the world. The propagation of sound values and principles that underpin contemporary society to combat the current social crisis is one of the main legacies bequeathed us by Reverend Moon, and therefore I express my regret for the passing of Reverend Moon and praise the work of the Unification Church he founded. I request that you provide a copy of this letter of condolence to the family of the Reverend Sun Myung Moon.
Mrs. Marylin Vallarino de Sellhorn
Member, National Assembly of Panama