Judge Faris Falah
I heard with sorrow about the death of the respected Father Moon. He was a great leader. He helped many people, and he made great efforts to promote peace and cooperation between religions and nations and groups through love and understanding. I was happy to be appointed a Druze Ambassador for Peace. As a former judge, I continue to coordinate among people through the legacy of Father Moon.
Judge Faris Falah
Israel
Mohammed El Idrissi
To the great man you were and will remain! For their home they now together share For the children whom they take care For the help given here and there Many hearts will thank Moon everywhere! The earth will forever be thankful. Peace and love we should add So that no season could be sad Our life is fine, good and so beautiful! We have much for others to do here forward To attend heaven and be proud We must as you said, quickly forget That good we give and present! Give and take everywhere Be courageous and bold whatsoever! As Confucius and you said These words must remain in the head! When the heart is set right One's own life will be quiet The family will cry the same song and sound Peace will be spread the whole world around! Happy should we then go anywhere Even if no love is to be found there Even where no birds could sing Because Sun Moon's spirit will at home call and ring! Repose en paix, Father Sun Moon!
Mohammed El Idrissi
Ambassador for Peace, Morocco
Hector Jhon Caro
I received the bad news of the passing of our leader and teacher Rev. Dr. Sun Myung Moon. This news caused me deep pain, an infinite sadness for such an irreparable loss. My eyes filled with tears as I reflected and thought about him, his infinite goodness, his work, his dedication. and his deep devotion to God and for humanity. With the death of this man not only his family are crying, not only the great family of the UPF is filled with regret but also the whole world has started mourning, the planet earth is in mourning, the world is crying.
Hector Jhon Caro
Police General (retired), Peru
Arq. Luis Huarcaya
Rev. Sun Moon is the most significant leader who has brought harmony among the peoples of the world. He has gone but he will live permanently in our hearts.
Arq. Luis Huarcaya
Former Minister for Indigenous People, Peru
Dr. Antero Flores Araoz
Please convey my condolences to the family of Dr. Moon and the members and officers of the Federation, by the passing of Dr. Sun Myung Moon. It is a painful loss for peace movements in our difficult world.
Dr. Antero Flores Araoz
Former President of the Congress and Minister of Defense, Peru
Pastor Luis Acero
It is a deep shame what happened today. Receive my sincere feelings of sadness and consolation for the departure of our beloved servant of peace the Rev. Moon. I hope we can follow his example of dedication and integrity, no matter how much it costs us in our efforts to build a better world. My condolences to all who work under his leadership.
Pastor Luis Acero
Evangelical Bishop, Peru
Amb. Dr. Martin I. Uhomoibhi
Rev. Moon led a remarkable life of service to humanity and devotion to God. He will be remembered for his many accomplishments, including the Universal Peace Federation, which he founded and is today a global force for peaceful coexistence within and between nations. Rev. Moon was particularly close to Nigeria and visited the country several times, both for proselytizing and for social outreach programs. He will be missed by millions of his followers and admirers in Nigeria. As we celebrate the life and times of Rev. Moon, my heart goes to his family and the Unification community worldwide who have lost a great leader and mentor. I am sure the Almighty God whom he served with much dedication will find a place for him in His Kingdom. May his soul rest in peace.
Ambassador Dr. Martin I. Uhomoibhi
Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Nigeria
Dr. Halil Ozcan
We are deeply saddened of the passing of Father Moon. We share the pain of your loss and will always remember his unique contributions for world peace.
Dr. Halil Ozcan
Member of the Turkish Parliament
Prof. Dr. Krasae Chanawongse
Please extend our deepest sympathy and condolences to Mrs. Moon and his family on the passing of and we hope that these few words will comfort them during this time of sadness and personal loss. On this solemn occasion of the demise of a great peacemaker, a great religious leader, a determined man, the Rev. Dr. Sun Myung Moon, a down-to-earth and a truly humble soul, I shall be grateful if our words of sympathy are kindly conveyed. He dedicated his life entirely to the service of God as True Parent of humanity and in so doing never shied from any effort required to fulfill the calling he had received. He brought religious leaders, political leaders, scholars, and scientists, from all walks of life together into common endeavors, which is an important step toward peace, for only when religious leaders help to inspire their followers and congregations to work toward a better and more just world will we reduce the violence and misery that characterize our present world. Our heart, if one should say to you that the soul perishes like the body, the answer is that the flower withers but his legacy likes the seed will remain forever. Our deepest condolences on the sad demise of the late Rev. Dr. Sun Myung Moon with our prayer that the departed soul rest in eternal peace.
Prof. Dr. Krasae Chanawongse
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Kingdom of Thailand (1995)
Dr. Caroline Hoth
We learned about the death of beloved Reverend Dr. Sun Myung Moon. We are deeply saddened by the loss of that great man whom we had the privilege to know through his philanthropic work all over the world. He was honored and awarded by our organization Remember Africa, Inc. in 2001 for his fight against the division and disunity within Christianity and between the world religions. His untimely death is leaving an empty seat in contemporary history, the world religions, and for us in particular. Remember Africa, Inc. and I would like to extend our condolences to the mourning family. May God bless you, Rev. Dr. Sun Myung Moon, and rest in peace.
Dr. Caroline Hoth
President and CEO, Remember Africa, Inc.
Hon. Rose Abunaw Makia
I was devastated when I was informed of the death of your beloved husband and the founding father of our beloved Universal Peace Federation. Both of you personally handed to me my certificate as an Ambassador for Peace here in Cameroon. Since then, my life has not been the same. Everywhere there is a conflict, I intervene to bring peace. I am a big peacemaker even in my constituency - in Manyu Division of the South West Region of Cameroon. His loss is very difficult to bear. He has impacted much in my life. I pray that his successor continues exactly and even much more. I pray the Almighty God to give you the grace to bear this big loss. We all mourn him in Cameroon. I am with you in spirit. Let his gentle soul rest in perfect peace.
Hon. Rose Abunaw Makia
Member, National Assembly of Cameroon
Yona Yahav
As a mayor of a city that hosts side by side people from different cultures and different religious beliefs, without borders between Jews, Muslims, Christians, and Druze, I wish to express my deep condolences on the passing away of Rev. Dr. Moon. Rev. Dr. Moon was a man who wished for peace and invested all his efforts in building bridges for peace between nations and religions. As a partner to his vision of peace between people and nations, I sincerely hope that his efforts for peace will be continued by the blessed activities of UPF.
Yona Yahav
Mayor of Haifa, Israel
Gen. Saiyud Kerdphol
I am sorry to hear about the passing of the great man, the great peacemaker. I know that the Almighty One chose this time to join Him, but that does not make this any easier.Rev. Dr. Moon will be truly missed and will be remembered for all his works, his service for humanity, contributions to the world, and the kind of life he led. Many people thought that the light has gone out for those who follow him, but they are wrong. For the light that shone in this world, the light that he brought to this troubled world, was not ordinary light but heavenly light. The light that has illumined this world for these many years will illumine this troubled world for many more years, and a thousand years later that light will be seen in this world and it will give solace to innumerable hearts. For that light represented something more than the immediate past; it represented the living, eternal truths, reminding us of the right path, drawing us from error, and taking this ancient world to freedom.
Gen. Saiyud Kerdphol
Supreme Commander-in-chief, Royal Thai Armed Forces (1981-83)
Gus M. Bilirakis
Throughout his life, Dr. Sun Myung Moon fought for the fundamental rights of all men and women. Whether it was his efforts to combat communism or defend religious freedom, Dr. Moon's efforts were commendable and his presence will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends during this difficult time.
Gus M. Bilirakis
Member of Congress, US
Yvette D. Clarke
Mrs. Hak Ja Han: I was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of your husband, Sun Myung Moon, earlier this month. On behalf of myself, and of the people of my district, I want to express my most sincere condolences and let you know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. During this difficult time I hope you can draw upon your own strength and the strength of loved ones who hold you in their thoughts. Your husband was a true leader, and his work undoubtedly left the world a better place. His work to bring freedom to the world through his massive peaceful demonstrations, his work with the United Nations, his private consultations with world leaders, and his charitable foundations improved the lives of untold numbers around the world. The loss of a family member is never an easy cross to bear. May you find comfort in the memories that are yours to cherish always, and solace in the companionship of those who share in your loss.
Yvette D. Clarke
Member of Congress, US
Endel and Ludmilla Ervin
We are deeply saddened of the passing of Rev. Moon. Our condolences to all who work under his leadership and his family. We will continue to work for peace.
Endel and Ludmilla Ervin
Ambassadors for Peace, Estonia
Gervais Mendo Ze
I just learned about the passing of Rev. Dr. Sun Myung Moon, founder of the Universal Peace Federation. I was struck by the immense work of this servant of God, his contribution to harmony, union of hearts, and bringing people together so they can live as brothers, according to the words which Jesus said, " Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid" (John 14:27), in a world where wars, hegemony, discords, and misunderstandings separate the children of the Father, which we are. I have the honor to address you my sincere condolences and hope that the Lord will grant that you overcome in Christ this test and that he will give you his peace which overcomes all sorrow.
Gervais Mendo Ze
University Professor emeritus (Yaounde I), Cameroon
Bruno Leuthold
The news of the passing of the highly respected Rev. Sun Myung Moon has touched me deeply. With his passing we lost an extraordinary personality, an important leading force for the cause of world peace. He was like a parent to all mankind. His message that he expressed in the sacrificial life that he lived and that served the cause of world peace will surely bring forth great fruits which will be cherished by people of all continents. Father Moon’s love and spirit will continue to live henceforth in the peace work he founded and will be needed by all mankind on the path of the accomplishment of the ultimate goal, a world of peace. May the words of Rev. Moon be understood by all of us, so that the long-cherished peace among all people will start to flourish abundantly.
Bruno Leuthold
Former Cantonal President of the state of Nidwalden, Switzerland
Datuk Doris S. Brodie
Dr. Hak Ja Han Moon and family: With deepest condolences to you for your loss, our prayers and thoughts are always with you and your family. Father Moon came to the earth as a man of peace and above all a man of God who brought God's true love to humanity. His sacrificial life and great love for humankind will always be in our remembrances. May he rest in peace.
Datuk Doris S. Brodie
Deputy Speaker of the Senate, Malaysia
Datuk Seri G. Palanivel
Dr. Hak Ja Han Moon and family: My heartfelt condolences to you and your family. Father Moon will always be in our hearts and memories. His sacrificial and earnest heart for the redemption of humankind and the liberation of God will be engraved in the hearts of all humanity. His great love for mankind and his powerful messages are the light for the future of humankind. May he rest in peace.
Datuk Seri G. Palanivel
Minister in the Prime Minister's Department, Malaysia