Hon. Roxana Mendez de Barrio
Reverend Sun Myung Moon lived his life sacrificing to solve the crises that families are experiencing worldwide and to demonstrate how we can build good families that embody the best characteristics for a good society. He contributed in many ways toward a world of peace for all. The Universal Peace Federation has been an inspiration to leaders around the world who believe in the vision of the United Nations but understand that it needs reform to carry out its mission. Through the more than 35 interfaith pilgrimages to the Middle East and his many interfaith conferences and speaking tours, he demonstrated his commitment to encouraging all religions to appreciate one another and eliminate the barriers to understanding and cooperation. I wish to convey my deepest condolences to Mrs. Hak Ja Han Moon and her children and grandchildren at this time of great mourning.
Hon. Roxana Mendez de Barrio
Mayor of Panama City Panama
Janusz Lisak
Honored Madam Hak Ja Han, please let me express most heartfelt token of respect and admiration for you as the closest person, life companion, and partner for Reverend Dr. Sun Myung Moon in performance of his life’s great works. This great and extraordinary man has passed to the spirit world, the man who loved the world and humankind, the man who sacrificed his life to build mankind’s most precious treasure – world peace. Unfortunately, Almighty God did not let him finish the work he was performing and called him to go to the spirit world, which is too early for us. However, we believe in God’s infinite wisdom so we have to receive His decision with humility and faith that this event, which is sad under human criteria, is the best way for Reverend Sun Myung Moon and the work he devoted his life to, making himself an instrument in Almighty God’s hands. Nowadays everybody who worked for world peace together with and under leadership of Mr. Moon shall have to continue his great work, but without his direct support. This continuation shall be the best way to honor him and his deeds. Please accept my condolences to you and all Reverend Sun Myung Moon’s family. I am sharing your pain and remain with you in prayer during this difficult time.
Janusz Lisak
Former Member of the Polish Parliament
Dr. Tan Tai Wei and Dr. Chew Lee Chin
Father Moon was unique in founding a religion which, although very distinctive as to beliefs and doctrines and with devotees fully committed and minutely faithful in their practice, nonetheless reaches out in love and loving service to embrace the entire universe of other faiths, and even the "non-faiths" of secular ideologies. Towards achieving the wider goal of "Godism" and universal "unification," the church under Father Moon has contributed resources, both manpower and money, towards the development of world ideologies, both religious and secular, and many of the institutions that attempt to enshrine them. There never was another religion that did as much to further the interests of other faiths and practices. This spirit and show of universal love will, of course, be sustained by the church he leaves behind, whose faith includes the assurance that Father Moon continues to father it from "the spirit world."
Dr. Tan Tai Wei
Former Lecturer of Philosophy in Education, National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
Dr. Chew Lee Chin
Assistant Professor, Psychological Studies Academic Group, National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
Anton Rop
Father Moon is in my heart and my thoughts these days. My sadness is unique and specific, a mixture of sadness and peace knowing that his deep thoughts, great ideas, and remarkable work stayed on with us and that his spirit is more alive than ever. He has become part of us, part of our everyday way of thinking, acting, and working. Father Moon is now with God but also with us forever.
Anton Rop
Vice President, European Investment Bank
Prime Minister of Slovenia, 2002-04
Agneta Ottander
In stillness and peace, we share these holy hours with you. Please accept our deepest and most sincere gratitude for True Father’s faithful love and his untiring zeal in carrying out his promise to Jesus to continue his mission. I have never seen or heard of anyone reaching out so widely and achieving so much with one single purpose: to bless all humankind. Our deepest gratitude for True Father's faithfulness and his brilliant insight into God's loving plan for earthly life and the spirit world.
Agneta Ottander
Assistant Professor at the University of Lund, Sweden
Phramaha Boonthin Taosiri
Please accept our sincere condolences on Dr. Sun Myung Moon’s passing away! We all recognize his great accomplishment in the field of inter-religious activities. As a matter of fact, we could meet different religious leaders from various religious backgrounds and discuss how to promote a peaceful coexistence among different religious communities. Dr. Moon’s vision inspired us so much. We will continue to pursue fulfilling his vision. We all miss him very much!
Phramaha Boonthin Taosiri
Abbot of Buddharama Temple, Sweden
President of Thai Buddhist Association in Sweden
Secretary of the Union of Thai Sanghas in Europe
Prof. Dr. John Mbiti
It is very sad to get the news that the Reverend Sun Myung Moon has died. May the Lord rest his soul in eternal peace. He was a giant contributor to good human relations and world peace. We thank God for the services that Rev. Moon rendered to the peoples of this world, in spite of opposition, imprisonment, false accusations, and desertion of some of his followers. He was a person of great courage, a person with a clear vision of his mission in the world, a person of deep spirituality, and a person with an open and generous heart. He touched and encouraged millions of people from every part of the world. He sowed seeds of goodwill towards human beings. Many will miss him in the coming years and will not soon forget him. We are very thankful for the life of the late Reverend Sun Myung Moon. I was privileged to have known him and part of his family and to have taken part in many of the events that the organizations of his Unification Church put on in different parts of the world. The participation enriched my life, for which I am very grateful. We send our profound condolences to the Unification Church and to his family.
Prof. Dr. John Mbiti
Burgdorf, Switzerland
Alfonso Anariva Calix
The Ambassadors for Peace of the Universal Peace Federation are profoundly dismayed by the passing of Rev. Dr. Sun Myung Moon. Since the middle of the 1970s, he has invested his heart and eyes in Honduras and sent us the message: "Let us work so Honduras will be a nation of one family under God." In the 18 departments, 298 municipalities, and 10,000 villages and farmsteads of Honduras, the 8 million people of Honduras consider Rev. Sun Myung Moon a true bulwark of peace and liberty in the world. The True Father, for thus he is considered because of his great heart and nobility, left a great vacuum in humanity. Leaders such as him never die but will live forever in the hearts of people on five continents. We are sure that he is at the side of God because he dedicated his life on earth to the service of his fellowmen. The more than 200,000 Ambassadors for Peace in Honduras offer our deep condolences to the family of Rev. Sun Myung Moon, the Unification Church, the Universal Peace Federation, and our brother Ambassadors for Peace in Korea, Japan, and all the world. We will follow his steps until there is a true culture of peace.
Alfonso Anariva Calix
President, Universal Peace Federation-Honduras
Lala Ratsiharovala
It is with great consternation that I learned about Rev. Sun Myung Moon's passing, and I am deeply saddened. I offer my sincere condolences to the bereaved family: his wife, his children and those close to them. I had the immense privilege to see Rev. Sun Myung Moon at the International Leadership Conference that took place in Abuja, Nigeria in July 2011, where I could attest to his great vigor at his advanced age speaking standing up for half a day. I read his memoir and I felt great admiration for his exceptional life course and his unwavering commitment to work for peace in the world. His passing leaves an immeasurable void. May his son Hyung Jin Moon, whom he designated as his successor, be able to continue with as much fervor the work which his honorable father bestowed upon him.
Lala Ratsiharovala
Former Guardian of the Seals, Ministry of Justice, Madagascar
Nabil and Sharifa Alwazir
My wife Sharifa and I beg you to receive our sincere condolences. The terrible blow which struck you touches millions of people who believe in Reverend Moon. A man of great heart and full of love which is astonishing for its generosity, he has fought against injustice and sought to make peace prevail in the world. From a young age he shared his meals, his money, and everything he possessed with his family and the poorest of the poor, and that gave him greater strength. He was the king of suffering, misery, humiliation, and incarceration. All his life he focused on the tradition that leads to success and on education that enables people to live with both knowledge and great wisdom. For him, the universal family is an important institution where one learns to love, share, and live in peace. Reverend Moon followed closely and with great concern the situation of conflict in the Middle East, this part of the world which for more than half a century has been shaken by violence, wars, humiliations, expulsion, and torture. We hope that his successor will continue Rev. Moon's focus on peace in the Middle East and support the Palestinian people in their quest for their legitimate and inalienable rights, particularly that of establishing an independent state with East Jerusalem as its capital. Our regrets and prayers are joined with yours.
Nabil and Sharifa Alwazir
Palestinian Mission to Finland
Dr. Fuat Sanac
I was deeply saddened to learn of the death of your beloved head of your Federation, the founder of the worldwide Unification movement, the Rev. Dr. Sun Myung Moon. It seems to be difficult to find proper words of comfort when a person who has been with us on a part of our journey leaves us forever. The predictable occurred. The hour is still difficult. I deeply regret this loss and want to express my deepest sympathy. In this sense, we would like to express towards the Universal Peace Federation our deepest condolences and sympathy and hope that the grief and the pain of loss will fade soon and be replaced by positive and good memories of this person in order to continue his work following his spirit.
Dr. Fuat Sanac
President of the Islamic Faith Community in Austria
Justin Koumba
Mrs. Hak Ja Han Moon: Madam, I shall not attempt to soothe your grief, I am crying together with you. The man who has just left us, Reverend Sun Myung Moon, was a father to all of us; he had proved this through serving humankind in so many various ways. And yet, if something can ease my sorrow, it is the memory of his virtues. Today, he surely enjoys the bliss promised to the righteous ones. You know, Madam, how much he deserves it, for you who were the witness of all the deeds of his life. This very thought, at least, should prompt us to surrender to God’s will: we should worship Him even more when He deals us such rough blows! These are great warnings so that we may be detached from this world, which we are just passing through. We shall see again the man who was so dear to us; God leaves us with this hope. Meanwhile, please think that sacred duties as well as your kindness still keep you on the earth, with the obligation to endure the pain with fortitude. Your children are left with you alone; they will remind you every moment of their excellent father. May the pain be assuaged through seeing living in them the one who is no longer with us. I was a friend of your most respected husband; it is a title that I shall never forget. I convey to you the same sympathy for you and your children, though tainted with sorrow.
Justin Koumba
President of the National Assembly, Republic of Congo
Rev. Dr. William Mc Comish
I pray for all my friends in the Unification Church and for the family of Father Moon at this time of bereavement. The only positive way to overcome the loss is to continue to work for peace. Our hope is that those who die in the Lord will one day rise with Him.
Rev. Dr. William A. Mc Comish
Dean Emeritus of St. Peter's Cathedral, and President of the Geneva Spiritual Appeal
Geneva, Switzerland
Jaromir Kohlicek
With great sadness and profound regret I received the information dealing with the fact that I will not have any other occasion to meet Rev. Moon. As far as I know, his splendid contribution to improving inter-Korean relations and supporting world peace is unique. I hope his path will be followed by many other politicians and activists all over the world. His example and devotion to the peaceful solution of this world’s problems is really remarkable. It was a great honor to recognize him due to your initiative. I personally hold in very high esteem the Middle East Peace Initiative, especially the peace Mmarch in Jerusalem. Please give my condolences to the family. I would like to express my regrets especially to Mrs. Hak Ja Han Moon. I hope to cooperate further with the target to reinforce the peace movement and fair and peaceful settlements of this world’s problems.
Jaromir Kohlicek
Member of the European Parliament, Czech Republic
Dr. Mohini Giri
At this moment of great grief my heart is with you. However, all your children need to draw strength from you and make up for that love, strength, and warmth. You have always been a pillar of strength and support to Father Moon all through his journey. Respected Father Moon’s life has been one of complete dedication and sacrifice for the ideal of the world peace, one family under God. His accomplishments are unsurpassed. He will always be remembered and missed for his constant efforts and spirit to unite the world and promote peace and harmony. Please accept my condolence at this difficult time. Father Moon was indeed a remarkable man, and he made a difference in the lives of many people around the world. Today we celebrate together those many values which make this world a better place and in togetherness spread the message of love, peace and harmony.
Dr. Mohini Giri
Chairperson, Guild for Service, India
George Tsereteli
Please allow me to express my condolences over the passing of Rev. Sun Myung Moon, who for many years selflessly dedicated his life to bring universal peace. Though he may no longer be with us, his efforts made for the world peace will last forever. His confidence in his vision to tear down the walls that separated and divided nations, peoples, and races was truly inspiring. May God bless you and your family during this time and always!
George Tsereteli
Vice-speaker of the Parliament of Georgia
Smt. Pratibha Devisingh Patil
I extend my good wishes and love to Dr. Ms. Hak Ja Han Moon, co-founder and all members of the Women’s Federation for World Peace on the occasion of the ascension of its founder, Dr. Sun Myung Moon. Dr. Moon’s demise is a loss to the world peace movement. I am confident that Dr. Moon’s movement for world peace and women’s empowerment will continue to change lives of those affected by conflict and social strife.
Smt. Pratibha Devisingh Patil
Former President of India
Lic. Sandra Gil
As Ambassadors for Peace we are united by the death of our founder and leader, who is now in the spiritual world. We know that from heaven he will continue his mission to achieve a world of peace here in the earthly world. My heartfelt words of condolence to his family and close friends. His great legacy to unify all races, religions, and ideologies is considered one of his best accomplishments in this journey we call life.
Psychologist Sandra Gil
Ambassador for Peace
Caracas, Venezuela
Sreerupa Mitra Chaudhury
I extend my heartfelt wishes and love to you and all members of the Universal Peace Federation and the Women’s Federation for World Peace, on the occasion of the ascension of their founder, Dr. Sun Myung Moon. Dr. Moon’s demise is a great loss to the world peace movement. I am confident Dr. Moon’s movement for world peace and women’s empowerment will continue to light a ray of hope among the most marginalized sections of the society and change lives affected by war, conflict and social calamities.
Sreerupa Mitra Chaudhury
President, International Congress of Women
President, Coalition for Women’s Empowerment
Chairperson, Institute for Gender Justice, India
Dr. Sudhakar Sharma
On the occasion of the ascension of Dr. Sun Myung Moon, founder of the Universal Peace Federation, I extend my good wishes, blessings, and homage to the grieving family of the Universal Peace Federation and the Women’s Federation for World Peace. On this occasion, I uphold the ideals of peace, solidarity, and women’s empowerment for world peace.
Dr. Sudhakar Sharma
National Art Academy, India