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In Memoriam
[edit][Hand of the Cause of God Leroy Ioas]
Grieve announce passing outstanding Hand Cause Leroy Ioas. His long service Bahá’í Community United States crowned elevation rank Hand Faith paving way historic distinguished services Holy Land. Appointment first Secretary General International Bahá’í Council personal representative Guardian Faith two intercontinental conferences association his name by beloved Guardian octagon door Báb’s Shrine tribute supervisory work drum dome that Holy Sepulcher notable part erection International Archives building all ensure his name immortal annals Faith. Laid to rest Bahá’í cemetery close fellow Hands advise hold befitting memorial services.
[Cablegram, July 22, 1965]
[Hand of the Cause of God Hermann Grossmann]
Deeply regret announce passing Hand Cause Hermann Grossmann. Greatly admired beloved Guardian his grievous loss deprives company Hands Cause outstanding collaborator and Bahá’í world community staunch defender promoter Faith. His courageous loyalty during challenging years tests persecutions Germany outstanding services South America immortalized annals Faith. Invite all national
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spiritual assemblies hold memorial gatherings befitting his exalted rank exemplary services. Request those responsible Mother Temples arrange services auditorium.
[Cablegram, July 9, 1968]
[Luṭfu’lláh Ḥakím]
Following cable sent National Spiritual Assembly Persia “Grieve announce passing Luṭfu’lláh Ḥakím dedicated servant Cause God. Special missions entrusted him full confidence reposed in him by Master and Guardian his close association with early distinguished believers East West including his collaboration Esslemont his services Persia British Isles Holy Land his membership appointed and elected International Bahá’í Council his election Universal House Justice will always be remembered immortal annals Faith Bahá’u’lláh. Inform believers hold befitting memorial meetings all centers. Convey all members his family expressions loving sympathy assurance prayers progress his radiant soul Abhá Kingdom.” Request hold memorial gathering Mother Temple West.
[Cablegram, August 12, 1968]
[Hand of the Cause of God Ṭarázu’lláh Samandarí]
Have cabled NSA Persia “With sorrowful hearts announce passing Hand Cause God shield His Faith dearly loved Ṭarázu’lláh Samandarí ninety-third year his life
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on morrow commemoration Centenary Bahá’u’lláh’s arrival Holy Land. Faithful to last breath instructions his Lord his Master his Guardian he continued selfless devoted service unabated until falling ill during recent teaching mission. Unmindful illness he proceeded Holy Land participate centenary. Ever remembered hearts believers East West to whose lands he traveled bearing message his Lord whose communities he faithfully served this precious remnant Heroic Age who attained presence Blessed Beauty year His ascension now laid rest foot Mountain God amidst throng believers assembled vicinity very spot Bahá’u’lláh first trod these sacred shores. Request all national assemblies hold memorial services including four Mother Temples Bahá’í world befitting long life dedicated exemplary service Lord Hosts by one assured Center Covenant loving welcome presence Bahá’u’lláh Abhá Kingdom. Extend loving sympathy assurance prayers members distinguished family.” Please hold memorial services as requested.
[Cablegram, September 3, 1968]