CONDOLENCE
UPON THE DEATH OF
DAG
HAMMARSKJOELD
We have been inexpressibly saddened and shocked by the tragic event which
has claimed the life of the Secretary General of the United Nations
Organization and his companions today. Once again death has stretched out its
hand and snatched from our midst a statesman who could ill be spared in these
troubled days. To his family and those of his entourage, We extend Our deepest
condolences. His Excellency Mr. Dag Hammarskjoeld served as Secretary General
of the United Nations for seven years. Throughout the entire period of his
service he acted with honesty and integrity as a devoted and selfless
international public servant in pursuance of the ideals of peace and the
advancement of mankind which are the United Nations stated goals.
He died fulfilling his duty to this organization and to all of us. As We mourn
his untimely passing We hope that his tragic death will inspire us all to
redouble our efforts to ensure the continued effectiveness of this institution
as the guardian of the peace and the protector of the dignity of man.
Sept. 18, 1961.
Selected
Speeches of His Imperial Majesty Haile Selassie – page 649 –
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