We've lost a great icon, Dr Apollo Nsubuga-Kyobe

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John Nze-Bertram

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Oct 31, 2022, 8:39:19 AM10/31/22
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Our deepest sympathies to the family of our great leader, friend and comrade, Dr Apollo Nsubuga-Kyobe.

It is often hard to find the right words at a time like this. May you find peace, comfort, and all the love you need in the coming days.

We will hold the memories we shared with Dr Apollo so close to our hearts.

There are few words that do Dr Apollo justice. Unrivaled and inspirational, he was one of the best, and we are so fortunate to have had him in our lives. He will forever be remembered in the highest regard.

We are eternally grateful for all that Dr Apollo has done for us and stand firm with his family to provide support. May his gentle soul rest in perfect peace. Amen.

For PAADN 

John Nze-Bertram 

Chair and Founder, Pan African Australasian Diaspora Network 

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Dr John Bellavance

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Oct 31, 2022, 6:13:43 PM10/31/22
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Yes, we have lost a great champion for peace.
John

Dr John Bellavance
Oceania Coordinator, International Association of Academicians for Peace
Vice-President, Universal Peace Federation Australia - UPF.org
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Samuel Makinda

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Oct 31, 2022, 7:32:51 PM10/31/22
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Dear all friends,

I am saddened to learn that we have lost Dr Apollo Nsubuga-Kyobe. Apollo was a great human being. He had a sharp intellect and was always ready to provide leadership and solace to others. In all my interactions with him, I found him always willing to advocate for the interests of Africans in Australia. We shall always remember him for his great deeds to humanity. May his soul rest in peace!

Professor Sam Makinda

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Elleni Bereded-Samuel

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Oct 31, 2022, 7:32:56 PM10/31/22
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We were so saddened to receive this email this morning. We lost a great friend and a leader today. 

Our heart goes out to his family at this time of grief.

Rest in Peace our friend.

Elleni & Terefe

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FATMA ABDULLATIF ABDALLAH

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Oct 31, 2022, 7:45:45 PM10/31/22
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Sincere condolences to his family. I had the opportunity to interact with him severally during my stay in Australia. He was such a great human being. May the Almighty rest his soul in eternal peace.
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Sincere condolences to his family. I had the opportunity to interact with him severally during my stay in Australia. He was such a great soul. May the Almighty rest his soul in eternal peace


On Monday, October 31, 2022, John Nze-Bertram <stra...@gmail.com> wrote:
Our deepest sympathies to the family of our great leader, friend and comrade, Dr Apollo Nsubuga-Kyobe.

It is often hard to find the right words at a time like this. May you find peace, comfort, and all the love you need in the coming days.

We will hold the memories we shared with Dr Apollo so close to our hearts.

There are few words that do Dr Apollo justice. Unrivaled and inspirational, he was one of the best, and we are so fortunate to have had him in our lives. He will forever be remembered in the highest regard.

We are eternally grateful for all that Dr Apollo has done for us and stand firm with his family to provide support. May his gentle soul rest in perfect peace. Amen.

For PAADN 

John Nze-Bertram 

Chair and Founder, Pan African Australasian Diaspora Network 

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gemeh kromah

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Oct 31, 2022, 8:11:58 PM10/31/22
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Indeed, we have lost a great man, Dr Apollo. Our deepest condolences to his family. 

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Paul Iji

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Nov 1, 2022, 12:56:43 AM11/1/22
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So sorry to hear about the passing of Dr Nsubuga-Kyobe.  My condolences to his family and the African community in Australia.  May his soul rest in peace.

Cheers.

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David Malinda

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Nov 1, 2022, 3:34:56 AM11/1/22
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Three days ago, I tried to ring Dr Apollo, but no answer. Early this morning, I found that he had passed away. I was very saddened by the news. I went to work and then I got the below email as I was starting to teach. I got very stressed and the teacher who I was supervising went and told the Principal about my situation. The Principal came to me and she said to me that if I want to go home, it will be  OK and she will pay me for the day. I said, “no, I will be OK“ She asked me to go with her to the staff room and she made me a cup of coffee and gave me a newspaper and said to me to relax  and she will find another teacher to be with the children for about 30 minutes. After 30 minutes, I was OK and continued with the teaching of the day.  Very understanding leadership. .

 

David Malinda

 

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Yes, we have lost a great champion for peace.

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David Malinda

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Very sad indeed. May he rest in eternal peace. And condolences to all his family.

 

David Malinda

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Dr Joseph Masika OAM

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Nov 2, 2022, 7:00:51 AM11/2/22
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Dear John

Many thanks for your e-mail and information.

 

I am deeply saddened by the death of my remarkable friend and fellow Ambassador for Peace Dr Apollo Nsubuga-Kyobe. Unrivalled and inspirational throughout his career.  He was one of the best, and we are so fortunate to have had him in our lives. He will forever be remembered in the highest regard.

 

I was fortunate enough to work closely with Dr Apollo Nsubuga-Kyobe on several occasions over the years and every time I met him, I was struck by both the force of his personality and the quality of his intellect. His passion for the African Community in Australia and World Peace shone through in everything he did.

 

I, like so many others, will miss him more than it is possible to describe and send my most heartfelt condolences to his family and to everyone who knew him. We have lost a true hero.

 

Dr Joseph Masika OAM

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Andy Kaba

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Nov 4, 2022, 3:59:40 AM11/4/22
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Very sad to hear about that Prof Apollo passed away, although I have
spent a few times with him, I was impressed by his depth and
consistency.. I wish his soul rest in peace amongst Ancestors!
Warm Regards,

Shenuti AI- Australia,
A.M. Kabamba, PhD
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