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Messages
Fred Mynard
Fred Mynard was a passionate advocate for victims of torture or for anyone whom he perceived to be oppressed in whatever context, walk of life, circumstance, creed or race.
He was an active member of Amnesty International for about 30 years, making monthly charitable donations from his own very meagre income and attending regular meetings and campaigning for anyone in trouble.
Fred died aged 84 years old after a short illness and although he is very much missed, his passion for life and his boundless energy to help anyone in crisis lives on in his children and grandchildren.
Rest in Peace, Dad/Avus, we love you so much.
- Sarah, Tristan, Nick, Katherine, Thomas, Lucy and Helena xxx
Simon Purchas 1956-2012
A much loved, and loving, husband, father, and friend. Simon passed away far too young on 30 December 2012 with so much more left to give to the world.
Simon was a lifelong campaigner and a highly respected civil liberties lawyer; he dedicated his life to fighting against injustices for everyday people and was a great supporter of Amnesty International. You leave an irreplaceable hole in our lives.
- Simon's family
Roy McCormack
'For a' that, an a' that, it's coming yet for a' that, that man to man, the world o'er, shall brothers be for a' that', Robert Burns
In loving memory from Mandy, Claire and Nicola
1938 - 2012
David, my father, supported Amnesty's work for many years. His death last year was completely unexpected, and has left a huge gap in all our lives.
- Stuart Mills
Winifred Milius and Cecil Lubell
In memory of my late mother Winifred Milius Lubell (14 June 1914 - 3 January 2012) who was a active supporter of Amnesty International and set up an Amnesty group in Cape Cod, Massachusetts USA together with my late father Cecil Lubell (6 June 1912 - 20 July 2000).
- Stephen Lubell
Heather Pagan
Remembering always my beloved wife Heather who died in November 2010 at the age of 57. Always loved, never forgotten.
- Graeme Pagan, Oban, Scotland
Dr Godfrey Tyler
In memory of Dr Godfrey Tyler, a man who embodied decency, warmth and lively curiosity.
- Professor Diarmaid Macculloch
Catherine Matheson Hache
In memory of Catherine Matheson Hache. With love to her family.
- Anna and Stephen
Lena Wilson 1933-2012
In memory of a much loved wife and my life-long buddy who believed in justice and freedom.
Always in my heart, I'll never forget you.
- From your husband Colin Wilson.
Ruth Everitt 1933-2011
Ruth was a founder member of the Portsmouth AI group in 1984. Over the years she hosted many fund raising events. She also supported our flag days and gigs, as well as providing us with endless books and other goods to sell on our stalls. Her commitment to human rights was unwavering. She is greatly missed both by the group and by all who knew her.
Robert Stephen Banks 1959-2011
'In memory of a much loved Husband, Father, Grandad and Friend of many who supported Amnesty International through his love of music.
Always in our hearts and never to be forgotten.'
- From everyone who loved you x x
Rob Bennett 1951-2012
'Rob devoted his life to the welfare of others. He understood and appreciated the meaning of the concept of freedom as it applies to people's lives and did not bow to its distortions. His was a shining star and he is so missed by all who knew him. Life will not be the same without you.'
Hamid Reza Ahmadi 1957-2011
'In loving memory of my dearest Hamid who, like so many others, was forced to leave his beloved Iran. Always in my heart.'
- From Marion Christodoulou
Peter Kerswell
'Peter was a real supporter of Amnesty International. He cared.'
Maureen Lee 1922-2011
'As always she adopted the road she had taken as her own
As always she wanted to learn, to educate, and to inspire change
As always she offered everything when less was asked
As always she fought for causes she thought others ignored
.... and as always she was Maureen Lee and we are her children.'
- From her family
Michael Francis Riddle, December 1927 - December 2010
My husband Mike was a passionate believer in and supporter of Amnesty International's work around the world. He was well admired by all for his morals and sense of justice, fairness in the world and for improving the lives of those around him.
We miss you, Mike.
- From his wife, Paola Riddle
Allan Shaw
'In memory of Allan Shaw who felt strongly about making a difference to people's lives. He will be sadly missed.'
Michael Nee 1943-2011
'In fond memory of Michael'
- From his from his friends Marit and Gjertrud
Derek McCulloch 1952 - 2010
'Much loved by his mother, brother Ian, friends and colleagues. In our hearts always.'
Anthony John Close 1937 - 2010
'Anthony had the deepest compassion for anyone suffering from the outrageous wrongs of political injustice, violence and social deprivation and so he greatly admired and supported Amnesty International's aims and work. His admirable humanistic integrity shines in my soul and is my guide.'
James Anthony (Tony) Barlow 1944-2009
From a former colleague: 'It seemed just right to send a donation to AI in his memory - an organisation which symbolises what Tony pushed for in his professional and personal life - freedom, fairness and a non-judgemental position in all issues.'
- Much missed by many but especially by his wife and daughter, Margaret and Vicki
Michael John Bailey
'A lover of people, sadly missed by all who knew him.'
Michael Gothard
'In Memory of Michael Gothard. To us you will always be a warrior among warriors. Michael, we love you and miss you, and wish you could have stayed.'
Anna Hearder
'Anna Hearder was a longstanding and valued member of North London Literati, a reading group which has been in existence for some 35 years. Like many members of the group, she was a long-time supporter of Amnesty International. Anna passed away in May from cancer, so to commemorate her life the group has made a donation to AI in her memory. She will be deeply missed.'
- Francine Miller
Al Jones 1975-2010
"For Al Jones, a young man whose joie de vivre and intellectual sparkle will be sorely missed by his family and many friends. Thank you to those who gave in his memory."
- Louise Ash
Gerald Bede 1930 - 2009
'In loving memory of Uncle Gerry, he was a wonderful and inspirational man to his neices and nephews and hope that the money from the donations will make a difference.'
- Trish McEvoy, neice.
Robert Jones 1922 - 2009
'In loving memory of Robert who was a lifelong supporter of Amnesty International. His favorite quotation was 'The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing'. Thanks to all who gave so generously in his memory."
Alice Griffiths 1917 - 2009
'Alice did not want flowers at her funeral but wanted donations to Amnesty instead. She was a wonderful woman who will be deeply missed. I hope that the money from the donations will help to make a difference for those that are standing for justice, fairness and freedom.'
- All the family
Mrs Clare Robathan
'On behalf of all who have worked with Clare, from NAS. We have made a special donation in memory of Mrs Robathan.'
- Elizabeth and colleagues at NAS
Robin M. G.Morrell
'In memory of Robin M. G Morrell, a keen supporter of Amnesty International for many years.'
- His wife, Mary Morrell
John Stoessl
'Among the astonishing fragments of his life recounted by various friends at his wake was that he was one of the first Allied soldiers through the doors of Bergen-Belsen at the end of World War II, and as one of the few German speakers was involved in requisitioning supplies from local bakeries for distribution to the camp, arranging for nutritional experts to be drafted in, and dragooning local townspeople for a tour of the horrors committed in their name. His name is missing from historic accounts as he had lied about his age to join up and changed his name (he was Viennese by birth) because of anti-German sentiment.'
- Rose Fluckinger and friends
Joan Reeves 1943 - 2010
'In a lifetime given to education Joan's competence, integrity and care for others were an inspiration to all her pupils, colleagues and friends.'
Bonnie
'In loving memory of Bonnie who gave me 15 years of joy and happiness. In my heart forever, Stan.'