Citadel Of Faith Part 22

Praying for progress of soul of loyal, devoted early believer, Marie Hopper.

[September 11, 1953]

Maria Ioas

Share your grief at pa.s.sing of esteemed veteran of Faith, Maria Ioas. Soul rejoicing in the Abha Kingdom at the services rendered by her dear son at the World Center of the Faith in the triple function of Hand of the Cause, Secretary-General of the Council and supervisor of construction of the dome of the Bab's Sepulcher.

[May 1953]

Beatrice Irwin

Grieved by pa.s.sing of steadfast, devoted, indefatigable promoter of the Faith. Her reward a.s.sured in the Kingdom. Praying for progress of her soul.

[March 23, 1956]

Marion Jack

Mourn loss of immortal heroine, Marion Jack, greatly loved and deeply admired by 'Abdu'l-Baha, a s.h.i.+ning example to pioneers of present and future generations of East and West, surpa.s.sed in constancy, dedication, self-abnegation and fearlessness by none except the incomparable Martha Root. Her unremitting, highly meritorious activities in the course of almost half a century, both in North America and Southeast Europe, attaining their climax in the darkest, most dangerous phase of the second World War, shed imperishable l.u.s.ter on contemporary Baha'i history.

This triumphant soul is now gathered to the distinguished band of her co-workers in the Abha Kingdom; Martha Root, Lua Getsinger, May Maxwell, Hyde Dunn, Susan Moody, Keith Ransom-Kehler, Ella Bailey and Dorothy Baker, whose remains, lying in such widely scattered areas of the globe as Honolulu, Cairo, Buenos Aires, Sydney, ?ihran, I?fahan, Tripoli and the depths of the Mediterranean Sea attest the magnificence of the pioneer services rendered by the North American Baha'i Community in the Apostolic and Formative Ages of the Baha'i Dispensation.

Advise arrange in a.s.sociation with the Canadian National a.s.sembly and the European Teaching Committee a befitting memorial gathering in the Ma_sh_riqu'l-A_dh_kar. Moved to share with the United States and Canadian National a.s.semblies the expenses of the erection, as soon as circ.u.mstances permit, of a worthy monument at her grave, destined to confer eternal benediction on a country already honored by its close proximity to the sacred city a.s.sociated with the proclamation of the Faith of Baha'u'llah.

Share message with all national a.s.semblies.

[March 29, 1954]

Florence Breed Khan

Profoundly grieve at pa.s.sing of beloved, distinguished, staunch, great-hearted handmaid of beloved Master. Praying fervently for progress of her soul in Kingdom. Her reward a.s.sured. Loving sympathy.

[June 27, 1950]

Edward B. Kinney

Grieve at pa.s.sing of dearly loved, highly admired, greatly trusted, staunch, indefatigable, self-sacrificing teacher, pillar of Faith, Saffa Kinney. His leonine spirit, exemplary steadfastness, notable record of services enriched annals of closing period of Heroic Age and opening phase of Formative Age of Baha'i Dispensation. Beautiful reward a.s.sured in Abha Kingdom beneath the shadow of the Master he loved so dearly, served so n.o.bly, defended so heroically until last breath.

[December 16, 1950]

f.a.n.n.y k.n.o.bloch

Grieve at pa.s.sing of beloved, distinguished, exemplary pioneer of Faith, f.a.n.n.y k.n.o.bloch. Memory of her notable services imperishable, her reward in Abha Kingdom bountiful, a.s.sured, everlasting.

[December 14, 1949]

George Latimer

Greatly deplore pa.s.sing of distinguished disciple of 'Abdu'l-Baha, firm pillar of the American Baha'i Community, George Latimer. His outstanding services during closing years of the Heroic and first epoch of the Formative Ages of the Faith are imperishable. a.s.sure bereaved, dearly loved, much admired mother of my profound sympathy and fervent prayers for the progress of his soul.

[June 23, 1948]

Ruhaniyyih Latimer

Saddened by loss of devoted, staunch promoter of Faith, Ruhaniyyih Latimer; her services are unforgettable. Praying for progress of her soul in Kingdom.

[January 20, 1952]

f.a.n.n.y Lesch

Deeply sympathize in loss of loyal, distinguished handmaid of Baha'u'llah, f.a.n.n.y Lesch. Present with you in spirit at memorial service. Praying ardently for progress of her soul in Abha Kingdom.

[April 27, 1948]