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David Lundean
December 9, 2024
Thank you
Dave Lundean Jr.
Nanette MCCLEEREY
February 23, 2021
I babysat for Lucius 111 when his Dad was attending Andover Seminary in Newton, Mass. and Lucius was asst. pastoring in Waltham, Mass. I loved him and Mary and have never forgotten them...65+ yrs. ago! I've always wondered where they ended up pastoring/serving the Lord and His people. So happy to read all this information.
Donna Walker
September 7, 2017
You brought light and hope to many. We miss you, Dad!
Arelis Fgueroa
September 24, 2016
Your legacy will live forever. Lucius Walker-Presente!
EEW Clay
September 19, 2013
Your Body and Spirit is that of The Christ.
The Christ, The Head of all power, all principalities.
The Holy Spirit is planted, whirling up to God, for life and life more abundant.
God bless Pasto Lucio y tambien posterity for The Christ.
Fred Nagel
February 17, 2013
My brother and I went on a Pastor's for Peace delegation to Nicaragua in 1989. It was a long but inspiring truck ride and we stopped at the most interesting places, like the Highlander Center, where we talked to Miles Horton. The trip was about our own radical education. The following year, Rev. Walker came to Poughkeepsie. In his talk, he said that we were working for a better world for "Ted," my 11 year old son who was in the audience. That's what has motivated me all along. Our kids deserve a better country and a better world.
Arelis Figueroa
January 19, 2013
Gail and the Walker family.I am just learning about this.(There is a reason I have been sick for a while) and now that we are preparing an event for Chavez, the first person that come to my mind for a prayer was Rev. Walker.What a sweet, sweet spirit. I met him when I was working for HIT and we shared the building. Later with always crossed path at a different events and "Luchas" His legacy will never died.
Jane Bello-Brunson
November 16, 2012
Years ago you visited Valparaiso University to recruit some students to go with you to Cuba. You were very passionate about your faith and vocation,and I truly admired that of you. Rest in peace, Rev. Walker. And, blessings to your family.
DeMarco Hitch
October 5, 2012
To Rev. Walker, a man of integrity. Thank you for your support to us young people and all humanity.
Elizabeth G Salon
September 6, 2012
I went to Cuba this year, thanks to your daughter and your pioneering spirit. I stayed at the Martin Luther King, and I felt you there, several occasions. I smiled to look upon the many painted, sculptured, printed images of you throughout the island. I am sorry you are gone to your next journey, and I am thankful that your beautiful and amazing daughter Gail has stepped up to the plate and carried on the fine tradition, the mission of sending aid and ending the blockade against Cuba.
Elio Ramirez
August 26, 2012
I met with Rev. Walker in the Havana Willian Carey Baptist Church.I am in spirit with Mr. Walker and try to follow his ideas. A new world is possible. With Jesus we can change world.
Ed King
August 19, 2012
Met and talked with Lucius' dear friend, Raul Suarez, at the Martin Luther King Center in Havana, June 3-13, while on Witness For Peace trip to Cuba. Also met Pastors For Peace volunteers in Durham, NC on their way to Cuba in July. Lucius would be smiling if he was in on these conversations. Inspired memories of Lucius and his work are alive and well still both in the U.S. and in Cuba.
Marco Saenz
August 17, 2012
Es una gran pérdida el fallecimiento del Pasto Lucio, deseamos que se reconforten sus familiares
Delvis & Norine Fernandez
July 13, 2012
We're with everyone in spirit on this 20th anniversary crossing as we all honor our friend, Lucas Walker.
Ps Joshua Appiah
May 31, 2012
May he enjoy everlasting comfort and peace.
marvin jones
April 27, 2012
Lucius WAlker is missed.
Lisa VALANTI
April 25, 2012
Lucius Walker, Jr. lived his life by faith, and spoke truth to power, even when it seemed futile; that power renders its functionaries deaf to justice and mercy.
In July 2012, we celebrate 20 years of the U.S.-Cuba Friendshipment, an amazing convergence of international human solidarity. Now two years without your physical presence, we 'walkers' embody your spirit, and the countless, truly millions who cry out to be embraced, and be a part of a movement to build and share a better world, with justice, whose child is peace. Venceremos! Siempre! We continue to walk that long walk.....
Busingye Daisy
April 24, 2012
may God grant you perfect peace and give unending comfort to all those who love you.
Alvaro Berraco
February 23, 2012
I never met Rev. Walker, but I read alot about him every time I opened the weblink to read about the americans who have graduated from the School of Medicine en la Havana. Bless you Mister.
Lilith Rogers
January 23, 2012
Rev. Walker was truly a wonderful and inspiring person. He was a blessing to all of us and I am grateful that I was able to be with him on several trips to Cuba.
He will be missed but never forgotten.
Lilith Rogers
Sam Tyler
October 6, 2011
Rev. Walker was dedicated to uplifting the underserved - I loved that about him. He was also above a lot of nonsense. I loved that about him, too. I was taken by Rev. Walker’s coordination of Latin American Medical School scholarships to American students from underserved communities. This remarkable story has stayed with me because of the hope that it inspires in real time, and because these are the communities in which I grew up.
His memory inspires, which is a precious legacy!
CURTIS RANSOM
August 18, 2011
I also would like to say that I journeyed to Cuba,with Mr.Walker in 1999.I signed this book earlier and forgot to mention that.I would love to here from some of those whom were there at that time.
Curtis Ransom
August 16, 2011
I am Elder Curtis Ransom,I worked with Mr.Walker,and would like to extend my sincere regret to hear just now of His passing.To Gail and the family and other friends,Earth has no sorrow that heaven can not heal.Please keep on looking up!!!And may the peace of God continue to flood your heart!!!
Washington
August 1, 2011
I was surfing the internet this morning and read about Mr. Lucius Walker. It is amazing to know that historic figures existed in my generation not just in just the decades before my existence.
Brett Mattson
July 27, 2011
He showed us that talk is cheap. Will be missed deeply. Bless his family.
Jeffrey McCrary
July 24, 2011
Lucius took me to Cuba the first time in 1992. My life was never the same. I'm eternally grateful for the opportunity to see and participate in many things with Lucius and for the unwavering vision that drove him. I also learned from him that ordinary people can do extraordinary things, and that the causes of justice are worth our efforts.
akowuah mensa mcrudis kwame
July 24, 2011
Rev. Walker may the good LORD keep you in the bosom of Abraham. may he put peace and happiness in the faces of your family. may you soul rest in perfect peace.
dave ransom
July 11, 2011
I had the honor of being with Reverend Walker on a Friendshipment from San Diego in the mid-90s and am sad to hear he has gone on. He was a great inspiration to so many. His legacy will live forever in our souls and in the continued work. La lucha sigue!
-dave ransom
Edna Piñeyro
July 11, 2011
11 de julio 2011
Conoci al reverendo lucio walker cuando viaje a cuba en la caravana:cuando un amigo se va queda un espacio vacio que no la puede llenar la llegada de otro amigo cuando un amigo se va una estrella se ha perdido la que ilumina el lugar donde hay un niño dormido siempre estara en nuestro corazon por el ser humano que era el ahora esta con dios con mucho cariño Edna Piñeyro de la o.Tampico Tamaulipas Mexico
Kenya Bingham, MD
July 10, 2011
I am fortunate to have known such a great man! My prayers are with his family. He will never be forgotten.
July 5, 2011
Thank you, Rev. Walker, for building that bridge to Cuba!
July 3, 2011
My deepest condolences. May your wORk continue onward and upward. glORy, light and progress fOR your spirit.
Ismay Pascall
June 15, 2011
I just recently visited Cuba. The work that was completed is profound. Thanks and Best Wishes to the families.
Stella
Dr. Patrick ODougherty
June 2, 2011
Reverend Lucius Walker, Cuba looks like a wing in the water. You are a wing in God's heart for what you have done for the Cubans and for educating Americans about justice in Cuban issues!
April 28, 2011
Thank you for giving so that our youth can have!
Marvin Jones, Brandon, MS
Musa Muhammad
April 7, 2011
Thank you for taking an interest in my schooling, and offering inspiration and insite to persue my goals. And for the role you played in organizing the poor and oppressed on the ground in new orleans.
Samantha Alvarez
March 19, 2011
Rev Walker is one of the most incredible human beings I have ever had the honor to meet, and will remain in my heart for the rest of my life.
Don Prange
March 14, 2011
It is an amazing tribute to Lucius that remembrances continue to flow in... so, especially in this Season of Lent, we celebrate him as one who was constantly on the journey with Jesus to confront the Jerusalems and the Romes of today as they collaborate in spreading the spirit of empire. Lucius is one we will remember next Sunday among those who have been 'born from above' with a commitment to 'liberate' humanity from dominating and oppressive systems of 'the world,' and to build human community around a principle of 'eternal life' that means what it did for Jesus, a life of quality and dignity in the here and now.
LISA VALANTI
March 13, 2011
March 2011
Your loss is ever more crystal clear; a tear in the abyss open before us.
Ana miranda
February 22, 2011
Querida familia de Ifco mi familia y yo sentimos mucho la perdida fisica de nuestro memorable Lu, las experiencias y conocimientos que aprendi de el son imborrables estara en nuestro corazon toda la vida, un abrazo solidario.
Rev. J. Michael Little
February 14, 2011
May God's peace, which passes all understanding through Christ Jesus,guard your hearts and minds during this time and always.
RUBEN SAAVEDRA
February 3, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Maria S Calef
February 1, 2011
Rev. Lucio Walker forever in our heart. We miss you, thanks for your legacy.
Matilde Moros
January 28, 2011
The legacy of Pastor Lucius will live on. The lived faith of practicing love by following the footsteps of our first Pastor for Peace, Jesus of Nazareth, modeled for the rest of us, has not been in vain. Los que mueren por la vida no pueden llamarse muertos...he will forever remain, a dedicated child of God walking with the people of God on earth as it is in heaven and in the name of the one who showed us how to walk in truth, light and resurrection.
Marina and Alex Scofi
January 12, 2011
Dear Gail and PFP family,
I was sorry to hear about your father's death. I remember with great fondness his calmness and strength during those first Cuban Caravans. I feel blessed to have known him. He will not be forgotten!
james m nordlund
January 5, 2011
He will be missed dearly by many, and the light of his works shining into the future will be a beacon for all to share, as it was when he walked with us. Thank you, again, brother, and farewell.
Departed
The depth of our sorrows
Is a fathom unknown,
The well of light and life,
Built of meanings and moments
Shared with them.
reality
Mark Fernau
December 29, 2010
My late aunt Margaret Eberle thought the world of the Rev. Walker and his work, and through her I had the opportunity to meet him and see his soft-spoken, caring personality shine out. God bless him and God bless all of you who will keep his memory and his work alive.
Todd Ricker
December 21, 2010
I would like to offer my condolences to the family, congregation and other friends of Rev. Walker. His heart was for the hurting, his head was for the struggle: a true revolutionary, motivated by great love. I will forever be grateful for the guidance he gave to everyone who participated in the caravans over the years. Rest in peace, Reverend Walker.
Eliezer Valentin-Castanon
December 16, 2010
I fell so inadequate expressing my feelings about Lucius' passing, he was such a great human being, such a great pastor, such a great citizen of the Kingdom that makes it very difficult for me to express my feelings in simple words. I imagine that I was not the only one who met Lu and was touched by an angel. He certainly expressed with his life the meaning of Christian perfection, he was an example to me and a witness against my shortcomings as a Christian. My heart aches whith the realization that I would not see him again, nor would I hear him again "mentandole la madre al imperio" every time he witnessed in the name of Jesus.
I know that my life will not be the same because one of God's saints has left us to be with the Lord. My life will never be the same because I will no longer hear the voice of one crying out in the wilderness, in the halls of Congress, in international forums, to the church. Your life will be sorely miss in my life.
My heart goes to all of you who are experiencing and lamenting the loss.
Blessings to all.
Sharon Maeda
November 27, 2010
Gail: Thanksgiving weekend is the first time I've had in months to catch up on personal things, including reading the NYT that has piled up for several months. I was very saddened to read that your father passed away back in September. He was such a wonderful inspiration to so many and I add my prayers and thoughts, however, belatedly. I tried to find your email address but didn't find it and figured that Robert at Working Films would not be checking his email this weekend.
You have so much to remember....think of all the good times. And, let's get back in touch; I totally lost track of you when I left the Working Films board.
peace,
sharon maeda
[email protected]
206-779-2313
Nancy MIkelsons
November 20, 2010
To the family and friends of Lucius Walker and to all who knew him as a colleague and friend and to those many good people who he encountered and inspired to participate in his work of the Caravans to various countries. We are all richer for having been touched by Lu, yes,he will be missed by many here and in Cuba and other countries. But Lu would say 'don't mourn! Organize' and that is the best thing we can do to carry on his work and to keep his spirit close to us. We need him now more than ever and his loving concern for the world must be carried forward by those of us who knew and loved him. That is the best tribute we can pay.
Sarpoma Sefa-Boakye M.D.
November 19, 2010
Rev. Walker you are greatly missed. My condolonsces to your entire family. We as students and Alumni of ELAM,Cuba, still miss you dearly. enjoy your wings
Kit Aastrup
November 7, 2010
My most heart felt condolences to the family and anyone close to Rev. Walker.
We all miss him so much.
Aarhus, Denmark
Robert Sanchez
November 6, 2010
God be with you Rev. Walker.
October 31, 2010
May the God of comfort and tender mercies continue to comfort your family and friends, and may you find comfort in the words found in the Holy Scriptures: "And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away."" Please accept my sincere condolences during this time of your loss.
D. Clark
Elder Arthur Lewis,PhD
October 27, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
DeMarco Hitch
October 23, 2010
Thank you, Rev. Dr. Lucius Walker, you have changed my life. You were and always will be a, "TRUE SOLDIER" in the fight for human rights. I am thankful for our conversations, your wisdom has blessed me immensely. You will be missed greatly. One love Rev. Dr. Lucius Walker you will be remembered. Bless. Many prayers of peace and comfort to his family.
Nancy MIkelsons
October 17, 2010
All of us who had contact with Lucius Walker either on the Caravan or as support community will never forget this caring, daring amazing man. He always had a personal word no matter how long it had been since you had hugged him. He trusted and by so doing won the trust of one of the most important and charismatic men of the 20th Century, Fidel Castro. Only a man of Lu's simplicity and honesty could have created the conditions for the miracles that he helped to come to being.
Kenneth Weeks
October 15, 2010
It was an honor and privilege to have a friend and mentor like, Lucius. He will be missed but always remembered by the millions he touched. My thoughts and love are with Gail and the rest of the family.
Luz Santana
October 13, 2010
Mi mas sentido pesame por la gran perdida de tan apreciada persona, nuestro querido Rev. Lucius Walker. Estoy segura que desde el cielo nos ayudara a continuar su obra.
Joann Everett
October 7, 2010
To the Walker Family,
My Beloved Pastor, Rev. Dr. Lucius Walker left this old world peacefully to be with his God and the ancestors.
Thank God he does not have to rush any more. He was a rock for my family and friends. In 1999 a good friend of mine was critically ill. It did not matter that she was not a member of Salvation Baptist Church. She was someone in need of a visit from a pastor. Rev. Walker visited and prayed for her.
He dedicated babies to God, fed the hungry, prayed with and for those in need, and gave of his personal means to the needy. He was not a selfish man.
" I wanted to nominate him for the CNN hero's award for this year."
I personally will miss him as I think of his easy smile and humble manner of being.
We will do our best to carry on his work at Salvation Baptist Church where he is surely missed as our beloved pastor.
Faithfully submitted on behalf of my family, friends, neighbors, Amalgamated Bank of New York, our local community in Clinton Hills & Salvation Baptist Church.
maanami sims
September 28, 2010
Hello my name is Maanami Sims and i am the great niece of thi amazing man..I am sadden to hear that he has passed away. I wish i could have met this tremendous activist. I am proud to know that we share the same bloodline;)
Jewel Crawford, MD
September 28, 2010
I just found out about the loss of this tremendous leader and dear brother and needless to say I am shocked and so sorry to hear this. He touched many lives and because of his courage, the dreams of many young people to become physicians has and will come true. I know Lucius wants us to persevere and keep up the struggle - "hasta la victoria siempre"! My deepest condolences to his family. He remains our hero.
Dionys Zink
September 26, 2010
When a great person dies, we should take notice around the globe, even if we had not known him or her.
I heard you did many good things.
I heard you were a friend to many and you had many friends.
I haven't heard this being said about many people.
Marie J Jean Baptiste
September 25, 2010
Rev Walker was known for his sensibility of heart. This could be seen through his dedication to help others especially the young people. He understood that young people are the future of the world and that bringing his contribution was necessary. He understood that he could make the difference in the world by sending love and hope to the unfortunated. He understood that good actions perpetute itself just like the bad ones but stay forever.
Last year, I had serious family problem and was so stress out. I was completely in a state of mind that even my family and friends could not comprehend. I remember that day; I went at the office in New York crying. I was going through so much and did not have a place to spend the night. The entire staff was there for me especially Rev Walker and Dr. Mann Ahmd. In the mist of my sorrow, I remember the voice of Rev. Walker telling me “don’t worry everything is going to be ok”. By saying those words he put out who he was “a person who has a heart”. Those words translate his compassion, love, hope of his heart that he wanted to share with me to fill out what was missing in me.
Reaching out to the needy was the purpose of his life. He was an unselfish, caring, loving person who saw life differently. He was unique in himself. Rev Walker really sowed seeds that will grow and bring fruits in the near furture and forever. May everybody in the world follow his footsteps. May his soul find peace and love.
RAISA P. FERNANDEZ
September 25, 2010
Thank you Rev. Walker for all you did for the good of Cuba and the people all over who appreciated the work you did. Hopefully, your dream of unity will come true.
Fred Lennarson
September 25, 2010
Loss without measure to all of those lucky enough to know him, to all of those whose heavy burdens he willingly took upon his own strong shoulders, and to all of those causes to which he so selflessly devoted his life. Rest well my brother, secure in the certain knowledge that your inspiration will forever endure in the hearts and minds of all of those who seek peace and justice for all peoples.
Patrick Black
September 24, 2010
It is with great sadness that I have recently heard of the untimely death of Rev Lucius Walker Jr.
I had heard of him from afar over many years but I first heard him speak to thousands while attending the World Social Forum in Caracas, Venezuela in I think 2005 and it was this moment which finally inspired me to join The Pastors for Peace caravan to Cuba and back the following year which was a truly life changing experience.
Coming from Britain, this was also my first and most memorable of experience of travelling through The States and ultimately meeting Lucuis Walker in person, working with him and getting to know him albeit for a very brief period and one which I shall always regard as a great honour and genuine pleasure.
I send respectful solidarity greetings and my deepest heartfelt condolences to all his family,friends and all those with whom he closely worked with within IFCO and the Pastors for Peace caravan,in the US, in Cuba and Latin America and beyond.
His untimely passing is a very great and sad loss to the solidarity movement and Lucius will always serve as a great inspiration to me and I'm sure to many many thousands of others who were fortune enough to have known him.
in solidarity and struggle
Best wishes
Patrick Black
September 23, 2010
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
N, Powell
September 21, 2010
Adios Companero Walker
Mi mas sentido pesame ala familia.
Guaguero Ned
Augusto Feliciano
September 21, 2010
21 de septiembre del 2010
El mundo entero ha perdido un amigo. Un luchador incondicional de las causas justas. Gracias por las lecciones de solidaridad.
Mauricio Vasquez
September 21, 2010
Companeros of Pastors for Peace and Family of Lucius;
Now that Lucius is not here with us physically the only way to keep his spirit alive and his flame lighted is to keep going with his legacy and continue resisting and denouncing the blockade against Cuba. Lucius is now a member of all those who never die because he will always live in our hearts.
September 21, 2010
Dear Family of Bro. Lucius, I was privelged to participate in the 2008 Cuba Caravan.
Bro.Lucius, was strong in his determination to aid the Cuban community. He led us there with
compassion and integrity and we left Cuba, knowing we had made our voice heard.
May Allah bless and keep you.
Sis. Gladys Nesbit
Pittsburgh, Pa
Obah-David Ward
September 20, 2010
My condolences to the Walker family regarding the passing of Rev. Lucious Walker. To give an early insight to the MAN LUCIOUS,..I was privileged to meet him at Shaw University when we were students in the early 50's. He was an inspiration to many of us on campus even then. He seemed to have been born to become a leader, no matter the career path. As President of the Student Body, he demonstrated this extraordinary ability. He truly embodied the Shaw spirit that has and continue to inspire so many of it's students. Those of us who were there during his time realized that the World would be hearing much more from this kindred spirit.
Well done Brother Walker, they must be gathering for a GREAT camp meeting to greet you in... The Promised Land. R.I.P.
Callie Stone
September 19, 2010
Remembering Lucius
Walker for his incredible acts of mercy, inclusive of a biblical resources Fund at Matanzas Seminary reaching across Cuba.The Fund Honors our Cuba guide and UCC pastor,the Rev. Ted Braun. Pastors For Peace has made this possible with the blessing of the spirit of Lucius Walker
Nancy Jakubiak
September 19, 2010
To the IFCO-Pastors for Peace family and friends. Since I heard the news my heart has been heavy and my thoughts have been with you all. We are so fortunate to have had Lu in our lives and are better people for having learned from him and walked with him on his journey to end the blockade of Cuba and bring justice and love to all who suffer in this world. Thank you Lu for your inspiration, love and witness. The world and this country especially is in a very dangerous moment. I have rededicated myself to the struggle and pray for wisdom to know what to do. Someone else said Lu was the real deal and that he was. If only more of us had his courage, we are certainly going to need it. Presente, Lu and rest in peace.
Joanna Mae Souers
September 19, 2010
Reverend Walker touched, shaped and changed the lives of many. His remarkable spirit and endurance to seek justice for those suffering the inhumanity of an unjust economic embargo against Cuba was just one of the many ways he will be remembered. His spirit will live on in all of us.
Every child we treat, every heart we touch, every life we save will be in part because of Reverend Walker, and we shall never forget that.
David Carter
September 19, 2010
So sad to hear this news. My heart goes out to you Gail and other family members. The brief time I spent working with Lucius as a mechanic with Pastors for Peace changed my life. I frequently wonder if my life since then has honored the gift of being a part of his team. Painful to mourn the passing of this great man. May his legacy live on through all those he touched.
Arthur Bronson
September 19, 2010
The International Federation of Black Bass Anglers (IFBBA)wants to extend it's hear felt thoughts and admiration about the contribution made by my dear friend Reverend Lucius Walker. We are confident that others will step up and continue the important work that IFCO and Pastors for Peace have established.
Carolfrances Likins
September 18, 2010
After the 94-day "Fast for Life" by Lucius and other activists forced the U.S. government to reverse its stand in restricting humanitarian aid to our Cubans sisters and brothers, I wrote a poem for them. I can't find a copy of it, but in memory of our beloved compañero, I tried to reconsruct it:
When the unstoppable force of our love
Meets the irresistible wall of their tyranny,
Something's gotta give.
It was more than computers breaking through customs:
The people,
Through your courage,
Have broken yet another hole
Through the wall that has blockaded our human family.
Wendy Mutunhu
September 18, 2010
I first met Rev. Walker 47 years ago when I was 16 and responded to a church announcement for Weekend Workcamps through Northcott Neighborhood House in Milwaukee. For a Wisconsin farmgirl, the experience expanded not only my religious understanding, but also a deep appreciation of the people in Milwaukee with whom I lived and prayed. My late father, Everett Welbourne, and Rev. Walker organized two bus loads of kids from the city to spend a day out on working dairy farms around the small town of Hartford, Wisconsin. Rev. Walker was a strong influence on my life and my family's. He challenged us to always do more for others; not what was easy, but what was right. A rare man who will be greatly missed.
Delvis Fernández Levy
September 18, 2010
To family and friends
The Reverend Lucius Walker, Jr. will live forever in the hearts and souls of people who strive to bring peace, justice, and understanding in a world filled with greed and human suffering.
I cherish and deeply admire a rich legacy brought about by his full commitment in challenging the cruel and inhumane blockade of Cuba – my native land.
Lucius through his actions was and continues to be a beacon of hope. His life as a Shepherd of Peace will inspire others to follow his rich and noble examples of solidarity and human compassion.
On behalf of the Cuban American Alliance Education Fund, I convey my eternal gratitude to the Reverend Lucius Walker, and offer my deep condolences to all his family and friends.
Ed King
September 17, 2010
I knew Lucius back in the early 1980's when we were both on the East Coast Farmworker Support Network Board together. Just as he was a powerful early leader of the farmworker movement on the East coast, he became the founder and executive director of IFCO, fighting for justice in the U.S. policy toward Cuba. Every year we met and broke bread with the Pastors for Peace caravan here in Chapel Hill and heard their reports and felt their enthusiasm and hope that some day we will overcome. We will all miss Lucius' personal and spirit-filled leadership, but we know that you, his personal family, will miss him the most. Our hearts and prayers go out to you in your grief. I hold both you and Lucius in the Light. "Well done, my good and faithful servant!" We will try to take up the cross he left and carry it to victory. Hasta la Victoria!
David Floyd
September 17, 2010
We did not personally know Rev. Walker, but felt the spirt of his powerful commitment to IFCO, the Latin American School of Medicine, and the young people he mentored, recruited, and supported throughout their journey (past or present)to becoming community doctors. We shall forever be grateful and honor his spirit and commitment for peace and justice to the World Community; Our family is deeply saddened, but we are extremely grateful for his immeasurable support and impact he had on our son and his status as a medical student in Cuba. We will always honor & remember Rev. Walker as a great American hero who leaves behind a legacy that we should all emulate.
David & Jackie Floyd
Paducah, KY
All-African People's Revolutionary Party
September 17, 2010
Revolutionary Condolences!
It is with great respect and honor that the All African People's Revolutionary Party extends condolences to the family, friends, colleagues and comrades of the venerable Reverend Lucius Walker.
For decades Lucius Walker has inspired, motivated and steadied students, professionals, progressives and revolutionaries alike with his courage, quiet confidence and commitment to justice. He has faced the wrath of imperialism in his unwavering support of the Cuban People without flinching.
His contributions to the moral and spiritual repository of humanity are legendary. His work with Pastors for Peace thrust him in the category of liberation theologists not unlike the Archbishop Oscar Romero, Reverend John Chilembwe, Martin Luther King Jr., Denmark Vessey and Gustavo Guiterrez. Reverend Walker followed a consistent path of supporting revolutionary and progressive movements, organizations and governments. And his support was often times more than rhetoric. He provided for us a living example of the Osagyefo Kwame Nkrumah's admonition to a skeptical left that there can be a harmonious co-existence between religion and
revolution.
For many years Reverend Walker has introduced, trained and facilitated the growth of the pro-Cuba movement. He has done this in a number of ways. His work with the Cuban medical School Scholarship program introduced to the lives of many students of North America the vision of a medical school experience anchored to the notion of service to the People and that
financial costs to the students would be covered by the state. A concept unheard of in america. Reverend Walker helped turn this vision into a reality. His many efforts at organizing caravans into Cuba exposed the realities of the Cuban experiment to many citizens of the U.S., as well as facilitated the actualization of material relief to the Cuban People. The courageous and revolutionary People we are assured are proud of Reverend Lucius Walker. Progressive, peace and justice loving People around the world are proud of Reverend Lucius Walker, and Africa is certainly proud of her child, the Reverend Lucius Walker. The All African People's
Revolutionary Party is proud and in the most humble way gives thanks to Reverend Lucius Walker and will always remember him for his great service to humanity.
The All African People's Revolutionary Party, whose objective is Pan-Africanism and guided by the ideology of Nkrumaism-Tureism continues its work to build a revolutionary, politically educated, conscious political party motivated by the will and interest of the masses of African People and inspired by the example of the Reverend Lucius Walker.
Viva! The spirit of Reverend Lucius Walker!
Viva! The Revolutionary People of Cuba!
Viva! Comrade Fidel!
Ready for the Revolution!
Dr. Malcolm Johnson
September 17, 2010
The steps of a good man are established by the Lord: he sets his course, such a man was my friend Rev. Lucius Walker, I met Rev. Walker many years ago in Atlanta, Ga. as part of the recruitment for the Latin American School of Medicine. We bonded instantly and I began working to assit with this project, I last saw Rev. Walker in Havana while I was attending a Medical conference in Havana, Cuba. I am committed to furthering the causes he worked for; Rest in Peace Rev. Walker.
Sabine Caspar
September 17, 2010
On behalf of the friendship association Germany-Cuba , the magazine "Cuba libre" and the solidarity group "Cuba si" from Hamburg, Germany, we express our heartfelt condolences to his family and the IFCO family. Even on the other side of the world Lucius has been an inspiration to us through his uncompromising attitude and his courageous work to change the US foreign policy towards Cuba. I had the honor of traveling with him on many pastors for peace caravans to Cuba.
Rev Debra Faulk
September 17, 2010
I traveled with the Pastor's For Peace Caravan to Cuba in 2009 and was deeply touched by the compassion, commitment and love that Lucius Walker demonstrated every day.
The world suffers the loss of a great exemplar of justice. May his life inspire others to continue his work.
Niyo Peter
September 17, 2010
Never got a chance to meet the Rev. but am really proud of him and his work.
Sincere condolence and God bless!
Rudy Whitley
September 17, 2010
I remember Rev. Walker from my time in Nicarauga with Witness For Peace. He was regarded by all as a servant of the Lord, who was obedient to the Second Commandment.
Auriea
September 17, 2010
To the family of Rev.Lucius Walker may you all have peace in your life.knowing that he was a man of God. and the struggle go on for peace with us.Rev Walker will be miss.
(Rev.) Elizabeth Butler
September 17, 2010
To Rev. Dr. Lucius Walker's Family,
An outstanding advocate for peace and justice has entered into eternal rest. Words are not sufficient to describe how deeply we feel about his passing. He was the pastor of pastors. As my pastor, Rev. Walker was always there for me when I needed him.
He officiated at my wedding & my husband's funeral, attended my birthday and retirement celebration, and always answered my calls himself when I telephoned him . I shall miss this remarkable man. Please accept my prayers and unconditional support. Call at any time.
All African People's Revolutionary Party (GC)
September 16, 2010
In Remembrance of Reverend Lucius Walker
The All-African People’s Revolutionary Party (GC), the Party of Kwame Nkrumah, Sekou Ture and Kwame Ture, sends our heartfelt condolences on the recent transition of our beloved Comrade and Brother, Reverend Lucius Walker, a freedom fighter against U.S. imperialism, terrorism, exploitation, racism and injustice, and a sterling example of one who struggled for a better world.
To his biological family and his extended ideological family in the IFCO/Pastors for Peace, the Caravanistas, his Cuban family and all of his other religious, social and ideological family from the various social justice, peace, liberation theology, and international solidarity movements, we send our respect and honor.
Brother Lucius has impacted us all profoundly during his life of service throughout the world. We will miss his physical presence, but through his revolutionary spirit and the historical lessons that we have learned from his exemplary leadership on how to struggle against the enemy, he will always be cherished and remembered by all of us that he has touched. He will continue to serve as an inspiration for those who shall continue to fight the battle for freedom, redemption, justice, solidarity, socialism and peace.
We would like to emphasize the three attributes we feel have earned our Brother Lucius a Chapter in the eternal history of the people’s struggle and its victories:
(1) His unswerving consistency to engage oppressive and reactionary forces and to hold on to the torch of justice to the very end. He never abandoned this torch of service, struggle and sacrifice for justice, peace and equality for all human beings.
(2) His ability to face the enemy, eye to eye, without fear and continue to stay focused, by keeping his eyes on the prize…toward victory was a great strength. Examples abound, including his work and support for the liberation movements in Africa, e.g., MPLA in Angola, PAIGC in Guinea Bissau, and solidarity with the Sandinistas (FSLN) of Nicaragua at the height of the Contra war, where he himself was shot, the (EZLN) in Chiapas, Mexico in the 1990’s; and with the FMLN of El Salvador’ … This display of fearlessness and discipline is to be respected, admired and emulated, for those who seek to follow his path.
(3) His uncompromising and principled position on Cuba and its Revolution, its right to national sovereignty and socialism…his battle cry was… “end the illegal, immoral and racist U.S. Blockade against Cuba and free the Cuban 5, now.” This struggle consumed the last 20 years of his life.
In this, our final salute to our Brother Lucius, we say he was a spiritual man who did not put great emphasis on accumulating material wealth or social status, but, rather, on the need for men and women to develop together as human beings. He understood that human development is the most important development that a society can embrace, and it would ensure all people their rights to freedom, independence, dignity, happiness, human rights and empowerment. His love for humanity will never be forgotten.
In Struggle,
GAIL-YOUNG TOLIVER
September 16, 2010
MRS. WALKER AND FAMILY, I HAVE KNOWN MR. WALKER (THATS WHAT WE CALLED HIM WHEN I KNEW HIM IN MILWAUKEE, WI.) HE STARTED NORTHCOTT NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE. I ALSO USE TO BE HIS BABYSITTER, HE WAS A CARING MAN KEPT A LOT OF US PROJECT KIDS OUT OF TROUBLE. TAUGHT US HOW TO GROW UP IN A SPIRITUAL WAY.I HAVE FOLLOWED HIM IN THE NEWS SINCE HE LEFT MILWAUKEE. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE GOD BE THE GLORY. YOU WERE LOVED BY ALL
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