October 2001 • Volume 7 • Number 10
U.S. tragedy evokes worldwide sympathy
Following the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks in New York City and Washington, D.C., the Academy received worldwide expressions of sympathy and concern. Excerpts from some of those messages follow:
- I was shocked by the horrible act of terrorism that rocked the United States. I pray that those who are affected by this atrocity will find solace and some sort of relief soon. John Yang, South Korea
- I cannot imagine to think how you and all Americans must be feeling at the moment. We cannot believe that something as terrible, as inhumane could have ever have occurred. It is cataclysmic. Garth Brink, South Africa
- We want you to know that your Canadian neighbors stand with you as you deal with today's events and their aftermath. Reg and Alison Perkin, Canada
- Your colleagues in Zimbabwe join me in praying that the future of your great nation is not fraught with difficulty, though decisions will be weighty ones. God Bless. Abra Fransch, Zimbabwe
- We are devastated by the awful loss of life that resulted from this, the most evil of terrorist attacks. Our hearts go out to you at this time of shock and distress. Wes and Marian Fabb, Australia
- Please accept our sympathy and support with the horrible terrorist attacks of yesterday, even when the vastness of these crimes escapes all proper wordings. Chris van Weel, The Netherlands
- Following yesterday's tragic events, all of us here wish to extend our sincere sympathy to you all. We are all stunned and shocked at what has transpired. Jane Austin, England
- I share the sorrow and the shock of the American people and wish to express my deep sympathy. Let us even be more determined to contribute through our work to fraternity, peace and development worldwide. Charles Boelen, World Health Organization, Switzerland
- Our thoughts and prayers are with you and yours and all the American people on this terrible day. Gary Stack, Ireland
- We are shocked with this unbelievable national tragedy in U.S.A.
- We are sending a condolence to the American people. We feel sorry for the innocent people and their families. Lubor Bajzik, Slovak Union of Medical Specialists
- On behalf of the worldwide fraternity of WONCA, I extend our deepest sympathy and condolences on the tremendous loss of innocent lives and sufferings brought upon the people of the U.S.A. by these senseless acts of terrorism. We pray that you will all have the strength to see your nation through these hard times and will have the courage to build a better tomorrow for all. Alfred Loh, World Organization of Family Doctors
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