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TOD ENSIGN Obituary

ENSIGN--Tod, (Thomas Decatur). Director of Citizen Soldier, writer, activist, lawyer, lover of all things beautiful. Mourning profoundly are Francine Smilen, their daughter Rachel, sisters Natalie Cunningham and Deborah, nephews Dr. Kenneth and Scott Cunningham, and many devoted friends and comrades. We will continue the fight. Donations to Center for Constitutional Rights (ccrjustice.org).

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Published by New York Times on May 30, 2014.

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Lawrence Rockwood

May 27, 2020

My lawyer and friend

Jordan Samuels

December 2, 2019

I met and briefly worked with Tod when he came up to Toronto with Jeremy Rifkin in 1970. He was very serious about his work, something that ran deep with him. The world lost a good, justice driven man.

Lynne Friedman

December 15, 2018

I first knew Tod in the years 1968-1975 when we both worked at the Office of Economic Opportunity during the Johnson Administration. Belatedly I now hear of his loss. He was always passionate in his work against the war and for Vietnam Vets.
His brilliance and political acumen is surely missed. Should His sister Deborah see this I would like to contact her.

Vicky O.

September 25, 2017

I met Tod and Michael when we were protesting against the Viet Nam War back in the 70s with my then husband Jake. Tod was beautiful,brilliant,and passionate. We rose up against the War Machine together.Most of all Tod wanted to help his Brothers and their families who were in pain coming home from that War.Thanks for all that you accomplished. Peace

Michael Uhl

June 25, 2014

My collaboration with Tod Ensign over a period of twelve years (1970-82) is the subject of a memoir work-in-progress. I never expected to not have Tod around for years to come to add his recollections and help straigten me out on the facts. Few people in this life have touched me more deeply than this dear departed comrade.

Judith REW

June 2, 2014

I worked with Tod on his publications and website for 30 years, and his work and intelligence never ceased to inspire me. Plus his love of music, travel, and the many finer things in life made him just...interesting! I will miss him immensely.

Eric Ruder

May 31, 2014

Tod Ensign was a friend, a fighter and a man with a profound commitment to justice. He will be missed by me personally and by all the movements--past and future--that he has touched, built and strengthened.

May 30, 2014

Take comfort in knowing that we have the hope of seeing our loved ones again under peaceful conditions.

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