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Rev. Dr. Sun Myung Moon January 6, 1920 ! September 2, 2012 Page 2 Friday, September 14, 2012 A TRIBUTE TO THE LIFE OF THE REV. DR. SUN MYUNG MOON JANUARY 6, 1920 ! SEPTEMBER 2, 2012 PAGE 2 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2012 A TRIBUTE TO THE LIFE OF THE REV. DR. SUN MYUNG MOON JANUARY 6, 1920 ! SEPTEMBER 2, 2012 “"e only positive way to overcome the “If there is one thing that might reduce “A man of great heart and full of love “I will always remember and cherish loss is to continue to work for peace.” my sorrow it is the memory of his virtues. which is astonishing for its generosity, he Rev. Dr. Sun Myung Moon’s engagement – Rev. Dr. William A. McComish Today he must be rejoicing with the has fought against injustice and sought for the freedom, independence, and Dean Emeritus of St. Peter’s Cathedral, and delight reserved for good men.” to make peace prevail in the world.” development of my country, Kosovo, President of the Geneva Spiritual Appeal – Justin Koumba – Nabil and Sharifa Alwazir for which I am eternally grateful.” Geneva, Switzerland Member, National Assembly, Palestinian Mission to Finland – Prof. Dr. Fatmir Sejdiu Republic of Congo President of the Republic of Kosovo, 2006 -2010 E “Rev. Moon was the owner that every “"e creation of "e Washington Times was editor dreams of. He gave us the presses, Rev. Moon’s idea. I was one of the original the rolls of newsprint, the ink and told us members of "e Washington Times’ to report and print the news, to run the Advisory Council upon its creation in 1982 newspaper as if we owned it. He never and I personally witnessed the formidable once told us to put anything in the paper, e%orts deployed by Rev. Moon to sustain its or leave anything out. Be faithful, he said, publication despite a withering campaign by to your responsibility as the stewards of the his opponents to close it down.” great gi# of the guarantee of a free press.” – Arnaud de Borchgrave – Wesley Pruden Editor at Large Editor Emeritus The Washington Times The Washington Times “"e spirit of peace of Reverend Moon “His name will live forever. will live for ever.” God bless his work.” – Ismajl Kurteshi – H.E. Dr. Mary Mbiro Khimulu Chairman of the UPF Council in Kosovo Ambassador of Kenya to UNESCO “"e greatest gi# from Heaven is to have “Words cannot express how saddened we “Knowing that we lost a human being who “One of Rev. Moon’s unswerving been introduced to Rev. Moon by my are to hear of your loss. Reverend Sun- preached peace and love, family values, commitments was to freedom, and younger brother Mike, when I was just myung Moon was a great man and a and respect for the neighbor.” no where was that more evident that 22 years old. Nearly 40 years later, the true ‘Peace-Loving Global Citizen.’” – Marco Polo del Nero his commitment to a free press in the only relevant thing to say in honor of his – Rachad Bouhlal President, Paulista Soccer Federation, Brazil embodiment of "e Washington Times.” exceptional life is encourage all friends, Ambassador of Morocco – John Solomon associates, doubters, patriots and seekers Former Executive Editor, The Washington Times to take a careful and deep look at what he stood for, what he taught, the way he lived and his relevance in a world that needs “We as human beings are mortal; however, a new compass. His love for AmericaAC is thoughts and ideas remain, and the same embodied in "e Washington Times. I will be undoubtedly true in his case.” think Rev. Moon rede$ned the threshold of human potential centered on God.” – Miloslav and Anna Kučera Former MP, Czech Republic – Thomas P. McDevitt President The Washington Times “Dr. Moon knew $rsthand the dangers of totalitarianism and dictatorship. “I have never seen or heard of America had a vital and irreplaceable role anyone reaching out so widely and to play in the world. His contribution achieving so much with one single to American government and politics purpose: to bless all humankind.” through his leadership of "e Washington Times was historic.” – Agneta Ottander Assistant Professor at the – Newt Gingrich University of Lund, Sweden Former Speaker of the U. S. House of Representatives, 1995-1999 “His vision of a global community of “"is great and extraordinary man has “I am thankful that Sun Myung Moon had “His commitment to spreading a message families bound together in true love passed to the spirit world, the man who the insight and wherewithal to make "e of peace and unity will remain always alive irrespective of nationality, religion, race loved the world and humankind, the man Washington Times an alternate choice as will his engagement in the promotion or culture is much $tting to the who sacri$ced his life to build mankind’s for the millions of Americans who want a of interfaith dialogue between people traditional family concept of Sri Lanka.” most precious treasure – world peace.” conservative direction in this country.” of all races and cultures.” – D. M. Jayaratne – Janusz Lisak – James A. Baker, III – Gianni Pattella Prime Minister of Sri Lanka Former Member of the Polish Parliament Former Secretary of State, 1989-1992 Vice President, European Parliament PE FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2012 PAGE 3 A TRIBUTE TO THE LIFE OF THE REV. DR. SUN MYUNG MOON JANUARY 6, 1920 ! SEPTEMBER 2, 2012 W “His message will stimulate many people “He was a symbol of what happens inside Dr. Moon created a great newspaper with “"e life he lived and the vision he to re&ect and choose peace and good a person when they experience the love gi#ed reporters, writers and editors -- espoused have inspired a large number relations between human beings.” of God and when they want to encourage and with continuing, tremendous of people who likewise believed that – Vinicio Cerezo people to love God and open their minds in&uence in the world of politics. And peace may be attained by focusing on the President of Guatemala (1986-1991) and let God work in their spirit.” thanks to his steadfast commitment, "e common values that are cherished by all...” – Dr. Joseph Lowery Washington Times has persevered. – Jejomar C. Binay Chairman Emeritus – Oliver North Vice President, Philippines “He has become part of us, part Southern Christian Leadership Conference U.S. Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel, (Ret.), Host of our everyday way of thinking, on War Stories, Fox News Channel acting and working.” – Anton Rop “"e contribution of the Rev. Moon and his Vice President, European Investment Bank organization, by founding and supporting Prime Minister of Slovenia, 2002-2004 "e Washington Times has had a greater in&uence in Washington over the last 30 years than almost anything anyone can imagine. “As Founder of "e Washington Times, "e Washington Times has kept the other his work for family and peace contributed paper honest,OR allowed readers, opinion greatly to the cause of freedom. It is never leaders and decision makers to learn about easy to lose someone we love, and my things going on not available elsewhere. thoughts and prayers are with you during It was no surprise that Ronald Reagan, as this time of mourning. Although we are president, urged everyone to turn to "e never prepared for such losses, I hope that Washington Times for truth and insight his memory will give you strength and about Washington, America and the world.” courage at this most di'cult of times.” – David A. Keene – Joe Wilson National Rifle Association president and former Member of Congress, U.S. chairman of the American Conservative Union “To express deep respect, love, “Reverend Moon repeatedly set the “Appreciate all that has been done “As long as we live, at the rising appreciation and impact international stage for peace makers to bring the University of Bridgeport of the sun and at its going down, of such a great man.” and peace seekers to perform the task of back from the brink of $nancial we will remember him with love.” – Dr. John M.R. Covey making sustainable peace a global reality.” insolvency to academic respectability.” – Shuki Y. Ben Ami and Shosh Ben Ami Director, Marriage/Home/Family Initiatives – Tariq Ansaar Aquil – Michael Berenbaum Director General and Dean of Studies, FranklinCovey Muslim Chaplain and Advisor for the Department of Deputy Director of the President’s Emil Frank Institute Corrections and Rehabilitation State of California Commission on the Holocaust “We bless and thank God for the life of At a critical point in world history, Rev. Moon and the legacy of a ‘working Reverend Moon saw the importance of faith’ he leaves. We will remember him as creating a media voice from the American a man of great faith whose simplistic, capital that focused on freedom, faith, but true teachings impacted millions family values and service. Millions of to believe the greatness of man is people who read "e Washington Times measured by what he does for others.” newspaperLD and its websites pay homage to the Reverend Moon’s wisdom when they – Rev. Stephen J. Thurston say; ‘thank you Washington Times, I can’t President National Baptist Convention of America get this information anywhere else.’” – Thomas Culligan Chief Revenue Officer “With mastery and, above all, a great The Washington Times spirit of humanity he magni$ed our lives through the time he was with us.” “He contributed in many ways – Dr. Bishop Manoel Ferreira toward a world of peace for all.” International Chairmen, Assemblies of God Convention, Ministry of Madureira, Brazil – Hon. Roxana Mendez de Barrio Mayor of Panama City Panama “Led by a heart for world peace, “For 30 years "e Washington Times “Just as there are icons like the Taj Mahal “Rev.
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