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A TRIBUTE TO THE LIFE OF THE REV. DR. , 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 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.” – – Wesley Pruden Editor at Large Editor Emeritus The Washington Times “"e spirit of peace of Reverend Moon “His name will live forever. will live for ever.” 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

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“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. 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 , 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' 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 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

“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. 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. Sun Myung Moon, well known Rev. Moon held to the call of has been a strong testament to or the Egyptian pyramids, so are there as an artisan of peace and co-founder God to work for unity in the Dr. Moon’s commitment to freedom people who are icons in their greatness.” of the Uni$cation Church, will remain midst of diversity among people.” and liberty and will continue to be part – Lawton Durden unforgettable for all humanity, the – Luonne Abram Rouse of his lasting impact on our society.” Major U.S. Army, 32 years, (Ret.) clergy and the entire community of Senior Pastor – Al Cardenas Ambassadors for Peace around the world.” Huntington Cold Spring Harbor Chairman, American Conservative Union – Jean B. Fogham United Methodist Church President, African Community Networks, Richmond, Virginia PAGE 4 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2012

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“His lifetime commitment and constant “"e greatness of his spirit, strong “He was an extraordinary and exceptional “As all those who share its principles, e%orts for peace as well as his deep philosophical legacy, and example of man. He will be missed by all of us and beliefs, and values, lost a valuable concern for human rights and family sacri$ce for the common good certainly the world. But he will not be forgotten.” and visionary leader.” values as expressed through his numerous will $nd a worthy recognition by humanity.” – General Charan Kullavanijaya – Prof. Dr. Arta Musaraj activities testify very clearly of his great – Leonid Kravchuk President, the Assembly of Buddhist Chancellor, University of Vlore, Albania love for God and humankind.” First President of Ukraine, Chairman of Organizations of Thailand Editor in Chief, Academicus-International – Boutros and Lea Boutros-Ghali Ukrainian Peace Council Scientific Journal Former Secretary-General E “I know how important his vision was “During his long years of service to in providing our nation’s capital city humanity, Dr. Sun Myung Moon with an alternate news source to the touched the lives of thousands of youth Washington Post, and while I realize that and families throughout Sri Lanka, this was just one of his many, MANY bringing to them the joyous vision accomplishments and gi#s to humanity, of a world without religious I also know that it was He who did it misunderstandings and prejudice.” and He who made it happen.” – Mahinda Rajapaska – Rear Admiral (Ret.) James J. Carey President, Sri Lanka Grand Master Emeritus The Knights Templar International - OSMTH

“His work undoubtedly le# “"e Washington Times is like walking the world a better place.” through the district in springtime .... – Yvette D. Clarke the cherry blossoms in bloom and Member of Congress, U.S. the sweet breeze of freedom carrying us on throughout the day. "e news presented by the Times is the original fair and balanced source “It was a privilege to know Rev. Dr. “He was an exemplary interpreter of “We pray to Allah the Almighty and for the Conservative. Well done and Sun Myung Moon, king of world peace, God’s forgiving plan for mankind.” hope his mission of peace will be carry forth ...your importance is and his loss will be felt by many for – Sir Lloyd Erskine Sandiford adopted and practiced in the future.” paramount to our country’s needs.” a long time to come.” Ambassador of Barbados to China, Prime Minister – Mufti Muhammad Arshad – Joseph P. DeBergalis, Jr. – H.E. Dr. Khieu San, Ph.D. of Barbados, 1987-1994 Chief Imam of Kong, China Board Member H.E. Mrs. Neang Chhayana National Rifle Association Ambassadors for Peace, Kingdom of Cambodia

“His words of love brought peoples’AC “Both his courage and his endurance are hearts together with a deep understanding objects of my admiration. I hope and of one another, free from borders of deeply believe that all of you will take up religions, races, or nationalities. He his cross and continue with his mission, led humankind with the emphatic with his courage and endurance as well understanding that we are all the children as his joyfulness and tranquility.” of one God in one universe as one family.” – So Yuk Choy – Hon. Taleb el-Sana Advisor, Promoting Filial Piety Committee, Hong Member, Israeli Kong, China

“May we continue his path and be “Weather it was his efforts to combat united in the road of joy and peace.” or defend religious freedom, – Aron Mueller Dr. Moon’s efforts were commendable and Rabbi, Jewish Community, Baden, Switzerland his presence will be greatly missed.” – Gus M. Gilrakis Member of Congress, U.S.

“He always labored and prayed for love “A true champion and advocate of “"e great work he did to bring peace “"roughout his life, he promoted to become a fountain and river of peace world peace, friendship and pure in the world cannot be forgotten, and I international and interfaith saturating the drought-stricken land and heart relationships between peoples am sure his dreams will be ful$lled.” activities and a pro-family culture. &owing to the ends of the earth.” and nations of the world.” – Ajaz Muhammad He travelled the world numerous times – Gordon Darcy Lilo, MP – Rahim A. Huseynov Member of the Management Committee, Kowloon to promote peace and goodwill among Prime Minister, Solomon Islands Prime Minister of Azerbaijan, 1992-1993 Mosque and Islamic Centre, China nations and communities.” – Lord Tarsem King of West Bromwich PE ” ev. ev. hold hold R I ”

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Highlights in the life of the Rev. Sun Myung Moon

1920 by followers. Resumed preaching in , but 1955 was viewed as a heretic and threat to Christians, who Jan. 6 — Born as Yong Myung, one of 13 children, to — A"er months of denouncing Rev. Moon’s church, themselves were su!ering communist harassment. March Kyung-yoo Moon and Kyung-gye Kim in Sangsa Ri village Christian-led Ehwa Women’s University fires or expels 19 in Pyongan province, now part of North Korea. His family 1948 faculty and students who refuse to leave the church. Other had been wealthy, educated farmers, but had fallen on February — Arrested on complaints of “disruption of the Christian-led universities urged President Syngman Rhee’s hard times. had annexed the country in 1910, and social order” and sentenced to five years imprisonment. administration to disband the church. Moon elders participated in independence e!orts. May 20 — Entered Heungnam Special , July 4 — Arrested and held for avoiding military dra". 1930 where teams of men had to fill 700 bags a day with Found “not guilty” 93 days later. Joined the Presbyterian Church with his family and ammonium sulfate or be punished. Food was so scarce became increasingly devout. While mourning the death prisoners would take rice out of the mouths of dead men. of two siblings, he perceived that God was “the grieving 1950 parent of a lost mankind.” Oct. 14 — Released from Heungnam as guards fled 1935 advancing U.N. troops. Walked more than 100 miles to April 17 — A"er praying near Mount Myodu, he said Pyongyang to find his followers. Christ appeared to him on Easter morning and Dec. 4 — As Chinese troops advanced to Pyongyang, asked him to “take on a special mission on Earth having began journey south with two followers, one of whom had to do with Heaven’s work.” Overwhelmed, the 15-year- a broken leg and had to be carried or pushed on a bike. old initially declined, but eventually pledged to do so at Arrived in refugee camp two months later. the cost of his life. For the next nine years, searched for answers through intense prayer, fasting and studies. 1951 1941 September — Built first Unification Church out of stones, wood and discarded U.S. military ration cartons. Began March — Traveled to Tokyo to attend a technical school writing “Divine Principle” in this hut. at . Became involved with Korean independence activities, even though this meant arrests 1952 and beatings by Japanese police. November — Was reunited with wife, but she did not 1943 understand his long absence or his religious mission, and in 1958 she divorced him. HSA!UWC PHOTOGRAPHS Sept. 30 — A"er graduation, booked passage to #e Rev. Sun Myung Moon with his wife, Moon, whom Korea on the Konron Maru ferry. However, felt strange 1953 he married in 1960 when she was 17, pose with son Hyo Jin and daughter Ye Jin in mid-1960s. leadenness in his feet and a strong premonition not to March — Formally changed name from Yong-Myung board the ferry, and went instead on a trip with friends. #e (“dragon”) to Sun-Myung. Moon means “truth,” Sun means Konron Maru was sunk by a U.S. submarine, with more “to reveal itself clearly,” and Myung “combines characters 1960 than 500 people aboard. for sun and moon,” he once explained. 1944 April 11 — Held marriage blessing ceremony with 17-year- old Hak Ja Han as “True Father” and “True Mother.” Five May 4 — Married Seon-Gil Choi, daughter of a prominent days later, they blessed three more couples. Christian family, in a match arranged with an aunt. Knowing his mission, he asked Miss Choi several times 1961 if she could bear a life with a man with a di$cult mission, May — Gave the marriage blessing to 33 couples. Over and she insisted she could. the next decades and up to March 2012, the Moons held October — Arrested by Japanese police, who demanded dozens of mass weddings, many with tens of thousands he reveal the names of his friends in Japan. When he of couples, and even hundreds of thousands who refused, police o$cers tortured and beat him, even participated either at the main ceremony or via satellite in hanging him from the ceiling “like a slab of meat … in a ceremonies around the world. butcher shop.” 1965 1945 Feb. 12 — Made first visit to United States and created 120 Aug. 15 — Japan’s surrender frees Korea, but the country “holy grounds,” as part of first of many world tours. was divided at the 38th parallel, with North Korea led by atheistic communists. 1971 1946 Dec. 18 — Arrived in United States and established World Mission Headquarters. #rough the early 1970s, held June 5 — Acting on what he called “God’s demand,” le" Rev. Moon’s first Unification Church in , , was built behind his wife and son to “find the people of God who are of stones, wood and discarded U.S. military ration cartons. many national speaking tours on “ in Crisis” and in the North.” “Day of Hope.” Aug. 11 — Arrested by North Korean police for spying for 1973 South Korea, was held and beaten for months. 1954 Nov. 30 — Placed ads in major newspapers urging Oct. 31 — A"er a severe beating, tossed out of the prison May 1 — Founded Holy Spirit Association for the Americans to fast, pray and “forgive, love, unite” regarding into the snow and le" for dead. Nursed back to health Unification of World Christianity. the . FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2012 PAGE 7

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Highlights in the life of the Rev. Sun Myung Moon

1974 Washington Times. Feb. 1 — Met President Richard M. Nixon. June 12 — Hosted inauguration ceremony for the Sun Moon in Korea, with soccer star Pele. Sept. 18 — Held rally at in Manhattan with 25,000 attending. Dec. 15 — Began the process of bequeathing his physical Purchased the Christian Brothers Seminary in Barrytown, belongings to Unification Church members. N.Y., which became Unification #eological Seminary; 2003 in the next two years, purchased New Yorker Hotel; Feb. 5 — Held dedication ceremony for Cheongshim and ; Ti!any Hospital at Cheong Pyeong in Korea. Also holds a Building and Columbia Club in New York, and the ceremony to renew vows with Mrs. Moon. Belvedere Estate in Tarrytown, N.Y. May 12 — Held the first Middle East Peace Initiative, in 1976 which clergy of di!erent faiths visit Rome and the Holy Land June 1 — Held rally in Yankee Stadium in New York to discuss peace. Sept. 18 — Held rally at Washington Monument with 2004 300,000 in attendance. March 23 — Held Crown of Peace ceremony at Dirksen Dec. 31 — Launched News World newspaper as a Senate O$ce Building in Washington, D.C. conservative voice in New York. Rev. Moon leads a rally at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, N.Y., on July 1, 1976. 2005 1978 July 13 — Held rally for unity of North and South Korea Accused of being an agent of South Korean government with 6,000 Koreans. in hearings held by Rep. Donald M. Fraser, Minnesota Judge Gerard Goettel sentenced him to 18 months in prison and a fine of $25,000. September — Embarked on a four-month, 100-country Democrat. Although Mr. Fraser lost his bid for U.S. speaking tour. A ban on his travel into several European Senate in September, his commission issued a report 1984 countries is finally li"ed, and he visits them as part of this recommending full government investigation into the — Despite outcry from religious groups over tour. Unification Church. May 14 the legal implications of the verdict, the Supreme Court Sept. 12 — Founded the Universal Peace Federation and 1980 declined to hear the appeal. spoke on “God’s Ideal Family, #e Model for World Peace.” Was subject of a N.Y. grand jury investigation over tax July 20 — Entered federal prison in Danbury, Conn., with 2006 issues. Takeru Kamiyama, who was also convicted. Became famous as a model prisoner, good pingpong player and March-April — Attended nine rallies in Korea for the Created “Ocean Church,” a ministry to build personal restoration of the homeland. character and revive and strengthen boating and fishing praying nightly in the prison chapel from 3 to 5 a.m. industries. #is led to maritime activities in Korea, South 1985 Aug. 31 — Began a 40-day world speaking tour with America, and U.S. locations such as Gloucester, Mass., members of his family. Received honorary doctorate from , which Hawaii; Alaska; Norfolk, Va., and, in 2012, Lake Mead in 2008 Nevada. his wife accepted for him. April 18 — Appointed youngest son, Hyung Jin, as Aug. 20 — Freed from Danbury prison; attended a Created CAUSA International, which conducted hundreds international president of the Unification Church. of “Victory Over Communism” conferences worldwide until welcome-home banquet in Washington, D.C., with 1,700 1991. clergy including the Rev. Joseph Lowery and the Rev. Jerry June 19 — Survived a helicopter crash in Korea; he and Falwell. 15 others, including his wife, grandchildren and others, all Nov. 4 — Predicted on News World’s front page that escaped with minor injuries before it ignited into flames. Ronald Reagan would win election in a “landslide”; Reagan 1990 was photographed with the paper at a victory party later July 29 — Appointed daughter In Jin as head of Unification April 10-11 — Spoke in Moscow at World Media Church in North America. that night. Conference, and met with Soviet President Mikhail 1981 Gorbachev. 2009 Oct. 15 — Notified while in South Korea that he and a 1991 March 9 — Published his autobiography in Korea and held church leader were indicted on 13 counts of tax fraud, yearlong celebration of 50th wedding anniversary with Mrs. Nov. 30 — Dec. 1 — Traveled to North Korea and met with Moon. including not paying $7,300 taxes on $160,000 of church President Kim Il-sung. funds kept in a bank account under his name. Returned to 2011 the U.S. on the next flight. 2000 April-June — Held speaking tour in Asia, Europe and Oct. 22 — At a rally with clergy and members in New York’s Inaugurated the Ambassadors for Peace program. Africa. Foley Square, said, “I am innocent. I have committed no Gave marriage blessing to Roman Catholic Unveiled personally designed “Won Mo” boat in Las Vegas. crime … I am here today only because my skin is yellow and and Maria Sung. #e Catholic prelate my religion is Unification Church.” was later excommunicated and started an advocacy group 2012 1982 to promote marriage for Catholic priests and nuns. Sept. 2 — Died of complications of pneumonia at the church complex at Cheong Pyeong, South Korea. April 1 — Went to court for tax trial. 2002 — Compiled by Cheryl Wetzstein May 17 — Launched #e Washington Times in April 27 — Held Blessing ceremony for 144,000 clergy Washington, D.C. couples in Washington, D.C. Sources: Today’s World magazine; “Sun Myung Moon, #e Early Years: 1920-53,” by ; “As a Peace-Loving Global Citizen,” the autobiography of Rev. Moon; “: My Testimony to Rev. Sun Myung Moon,” Volumes I and II, May 18 — Found guilty of tax fraud by a jury. 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“Perhaps they are not stars but rather “His passing is a great loss, but I believe “Love crosses all borders, embracing “I much admired his work for peace openings in heaven where the love of our that his organization has the depth and the our hearts. With your example, and reconciliation, especially in the lost ones pours through and shines down strength to continue the work that he had you have filled our everyday life Middle East and in Korea, his concern upon us to let us know they are happy.” sacrificed for throughout most of his life.” with hope. Thank you, Rev. Moon.” for moral values, and his emphasis – Sharon Hamilton-Getz – Hon. Arnhim Eustace – Anita Rota, poet on the importance of family life.” Chair, NGO Committee on Spirituality, Former Prime Minister and current leader of the Luigi Lotti, painter – Rev. Marcus Braybrooke Values and Global Concerns-NY opposition party, St. Vincent and the Grenadines Nazzareno Quinzi, representative of World Congress of Faiths, United Kingdom

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“He was a good and unsel$sh gardener “"e members of the MDDC Press who did not plant trees for himself Association extend their condolences to "e but for others. We all tasted the fruit Washington Times, friends and family of from the trees he planted and now Rev. Moon on his passing. "e commitment should strive to care for these trees that of Rev. Moon to provide alternative voices to &ourished under his loving care.” Washington was commendable.” – Dr. Abdul Karim Saeed – Jack Murphy Amir of the Lahore Ahmadiyya World Community Executive Director Maryland/Delaware/District of Columbia Press Association “May his passion for peace become a legacy for humanity and continue “He spared no e%orts to resolve strife to generate strong currents for and con&icts in the world.” achieving a peaceful world. Amen.” – Senator Aslambek Aslakhanov – Dr. Rachid Zaitri Former Deputy Director, Committee of Founder, Islamic Council of Finland International Affairs of the Russian Senate

“His teachings have also revolutionized “He will always be remembered “Placed $rst among giants, Rev. Moon “Most people go where the path may lead. many areas and paved the way to for his untiring e%ort to promote was always able to make his ideas come He went where there was none, and make the world a better place.” peace, harmony, international true. I could not but admire the power le# a trail for everyone to follow.” – Ariane Oxenham cooperation and understanding.” of his tender and loving heart towards – Hon. Jose de Venecia, Former Speaker of the Mayor, Municipal Council of Quatre-Bornes, – Dr. Kenneth D. Kaunda mankind and his outstanding spirit.” House of Representatives, Philippines Mauritius First President of the Republic of – Rabbi Yitzhak Bar Dea Former Chief Rabbi of Ramat Gan,

“He dedicated his live to promoteAC peace “In his global e%ects for peace, Dr. Moon “His demise is an un repairable loss to “We are sure that he is at the side of in this world and touched many hearts.” has invested himself with great passion the world. I strongly believe that Father God because he dedicated his life on earth – Senator Franklin E. van Kappen for mutual respect among religions and Moon’s message of peace and love to the service of his fellowmen.” Major-General, Royal Netherlands communities in the Middle East.” will spread all over the world.” – Alfonso Anariva Calix Marine Corps (Ret.) – Amine Gemayel – Dr. Baburam Bhattarai President, Universal Peace Federation-Honduras President of Lebanon, 1982-1988 Prime Minister of Nepal

“I had the privileged opportunity to “‘Living for the sake of others’ that “He will always be remembered as the “His many e%orts on behalf of inter- visit Dr. Moon in Korea, where we shared impelled him to devote his life towards embodiment of loving and sharing religious dialogue and understanding, his many experiences and ideas about pushing getting people around the world together, without limits, sacri$ce and su%ering conferences on the unity of the sciences, for peace and prosperity in regions through dozens of organizations that without limits, courage and service and his e%orts to renew the family and the a)icted by hardships and con&ict. I still yearly promote dialogue and conciliation without limits — and all this not for whole family of humankind have been deeply recall his energy, enthusiasm, across nations, ethnic divisions, cultural family, race, community or nation, substantial and remarkable.” the wisdom of his approach, and his barriers, and religious di%erences.” but for humankind as a whole.” – Dr. M. Darrol Bryant comprehensive view of the world.” – Yang Berhormat Tan Sri Dr. Koh Tsu Koon – Ambassador K.V. Rajan Director, Centre for Dialogue & Spirituality in – Ambassador Dr. Makarim Wibisono Minister in the Prime Minister’s the World Religions Executive Director Department of Malaysia Renison University College/University of Waterloo ASEAN Foundation Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

“His life was solid dedication to “His spirit will continue to “"e Messiah is not leaving with “Rev. Dr. Moon’s movement for world service, and his devotion to ethics and transform the world.” Reverend Moon; on the contrary, peace and women’s empowerment will integrity made him a peace leader.” – Dr. Fasil Nahum the Messiah continues with me, continue to change lives of those with you, with all of us.” a%ected by con&ict and social strife.” – Gayatri Jat Minister, Special Advisor to India Prime Minister of Ethiopia – Rabbi Richard Gamboa – Pratibha Devisingh Patil Bogota, Colombia President of India, 2007-2012 PE !is is but a small number of the thousands of condolences and tributes sent from across the United States and around the World to the family of the Reverend Dr. Sun Myung Moon acknowledging his passing on September 2, 2012. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2012 PAGE 9

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