Dear Friends,
Our Beloved Don White Died Yesterday - PRESENTE
Dear Don,
You Are the Most Loved & Respected Person in the Peace & Justice Movement, here in Los Angeles.
Your commitment to peace & social justice causes of all kinds, your kindness, your heart, your knowledge, your wit, your humor, your understanding, your patience, your selflessness, your caring for others, and your never-ending ability to work with those of us trying to make the world a better place - always helping to bring solidarity and togetherness. You did it all with a smile on your face and with love in your heart for everyone. There will be a special memorial service for you very soon. We will need to have it in a very big place so that all of your many friends can come to remember you and to honor you for the friend you were to so many of us.
Love
Frank Dorrel
From Jim Lafferty:
June 22, 2008
Dear Staff, Programmers and Members of the LSB:
It is with a truly heavy heart that I must tell you of the death of my friend, and the friend of all the world, Don White. Don passed away suddenly; we are not exactly sure when. Indeed, as of this writing we do not have any more details.
It will not be possible to fully describe here the degree of loss, both personal and political, that Don’s death represents. To describe his contribution to KPFK and Pacifica alone, would fill a volume.
Don was simply a one-man progressive movement for peace and for social, economic and political justice. To say that he will be missed, is trite beyond words.
When we know more and have had a chance to digest this tragic news a bit, we will be back to you with more, including what I am sure will be an announcement of a memorial service for Don.
Until then, let me simply end with a paraphrase of Don’s sign-off on his answering machine…
"justice for all and peace in Iraq and El Salvador, and peace every where in the world…"
With deep regrets,
Jim Lafferty,
interim General Manager
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We just learned that our dearest, most loved person in the peace movement has died. We are in a state of shock and grief and will let you know ASAP what we learn of his passing and of course , we’ll be planning a memorial.
Love to all,
Theresa Bonpane
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We so treasure you Don, and all the work you do to make this a friendlier planet for everyone, everything. If cloning were EVER a good idea, we would start with you.
Love and Hugs,
Sally Marr & Peter Dudar
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Dear Friends,
It is with great sadness that I share the news of peace activist Don White’s passing — apparently from a massive heart attack. Whenever I saw Don, he was realistic — yet optimistic and upbeat, always with a twinkle in his eye. I had the pleasure of working with Don on the Jan. 27th anti-war coalition and on the local campaign trail for Kucinich for President. Don was often the guy who moderated or made the pitch for money, most likely because he was good at raising money, talented at putting people at ease, making them laugh, but also making them want to give and be a part of something much larger than themselves. Don, ever humorous Don, was young at heart and such a force in the peace and justice movement, that it’s difficult to imagine him gone …
Peace be with Don,
Marcy Winograd
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Dear Friends,
It is with a heavy heart that I write that Don White has left us. This is one of the saddest days ever — for all who knew Don and all that benefited from his commitment to people and the planet. He was a mentor, an example of who we can be for others, a shining example of what it means to be the best human that you can be. He was a dear friend to me and a partner in many causes. Cause of death has not been determined yet.
Maria Armoudian
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I and so many others are stunned and deeply saddened. Still in shock. I saw don pretty much every week doing activist work he and the women’s group with whom I am active do together, including at weekly vigils on haiti. Indeed we were to have a mtg in a few days, to plan a visit to the bolivian consulate that don had set up for us, and to meet up again at the la social forum next weekend.
I have known and worked with don in one capacity or another since the 1980’s. It is so very hard to grasp and absorb, yet in a weird way I understand how quickly and easily things like this can happen. Some of you may recall my very serious illness last year, you may not have known that I was just hours away from death, but I came back, and don was so very concerned and kind, tracking me down and writing about his deep concern.
His voice of reason and balance will be missed dearly. I know of few people who were so dedicated to social change than don, it was his whole life, he worked tirelessly and always with great humor, love and compassion. He will be mourned by thousands in socal, and by many more in el salvador. Don white presente! Will write more as will others, also he will be remembered on my show and others on kpfk. What a loss!!!!
Margaret Prescod:
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In case you haven’t heard from other sources, our dear friend Don White has passed away. Below are some details and comments. Don was on the KPFK Local Station Board for over 4 years and also spent 2 years on the Pacifica National Board. He was also a long time peace and justice activist. His kindness, geniality and fairness were appreciated by all. He was a beloved member of our community. He never failed to see the good in each of us.
In peace,
Grace Aaron
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I just sadly learned Don White–a long time progressive activist from Los Angeles, CA has passed away, please see the below e-mail. He has been activist for Los Angeles CISPES for the past few decades, and has been leadership for ActionLA and National Immigrant Solidarity Network.
Lee Siu Hin
National Coordinator
National Immigrant Solidarity Network
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A dear wonderful man!!
My parents, who passed a few years ago, often spoke of Don as one of the purest, most decent, human beings they knew. Fortunately, I got to know him that way as well.
We will miss him.
Peace All Ways,
David Silverstein
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I just learn that the wonderful activist Don White was found dead in his apartment
All I know is that his family and friends had been trying to reach him for the past few days and someone when by his apartment, in the
Los Felix area, and found him dead.
No cause of death is known yet.
Couldn’t be sadder news to the Los Angeles Progressive Community and especially to the El Salvadorian community in which in dedicated much of his last 25 years or so.
John Johnson
Change-Links Progressive Newspaper
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Don’t know what to say…kinda in shock. He was a wonderful man and will be missed by so many of us….
Karen Pomer
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