Topic: In Memoriam
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George Gömöri: In Memoriam Clara Györgyey
In memoriam: Clara Györgyey: Writer and translator who specialised in the theatre
Klara Takács, writer and translator: born Budapest 23 May 1933; married Ferenc Györgyey (two daughters); died Wallingford, Connecticut 11 January 2010.
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In Memoriam:: Ede “Eddie” Hamar
IN MEMORIAM
Ede “Eddie” Hamar
(August 7, 1936 – December 11, 2008)
Ede Hamar 72, died Dec.11, 2008 in a local care home in The Dalles,
Oregon. He was a longtime resident of Scholls, Oregon before moving to
The Dalles in September of 2008. Ede was born in Presburg,
Czechoslovakia on Aug.7, 1936, shortly after he was born he and his
family were forcefully expelled from Czechoslovakia whereupon they
eventually moved to Budapest, Hungary.
In 1956 when Ede was in his 2nd year of college in Budapest, Hungary; he and other students held a peaceful demonstration to try and end the communist take over that was happening in his country. This was the beginning of the Hungarian Revolution of 1956 lasting from October 23rd until November 10th. On Nov 5, the day after the Soviet tanks rolled back into Budapest, Ede was among several young people in a building that was fired upon by tanks, he was injured and lost his right hand and was blinded by the explosion. A German magazine published a photo of him on top a Soviet tank holding a Hungarian flag; he then became wanted by the Soviets.
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Letter About Tom Lantos
Thank you, Tom Lantos
Rep. Tom Lantos was an unfailing and principled advocate for human rights ("U.S. congressman Tom Lantos, 80, dies," Nation, yesterday). He personified the highest principles of statesmanship by using his office and influence for good: to assist persecuted peoples throughout the world. Throughout the years, Mr. Lantos and his family members attended various events sponsored by my organization. He often spoke with great pride of his Hungarian identity; occasionally, he even recited patriotic Hungarian poetry remembered from his childhood. He also possessed wit, charm and toughness that could win over the staunchest adversary.
Note: A Letter to the Editor in the Washington Times by Maximilian Teleki, president of the Hungarian American Coalition - February 13, 2008
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Judith Liptak Papp
Judith Liptak, Mrs. Laszlo Papp passed away on March 31, 2005.
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HUNGARY: Tibor Gal Dies in Car Crash
Famous Hungarian oenologist dies in South Africa
Note: Source: just-drinks.com editorial team
Thanks to Géza Madarász
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Nagy Károly of Columbus Passed Away
Dear Friends,
I am forwarding a sad message from Karl Barlay, a friend from Columbus, Ohio, where I used to live for many years. He tells me that Nagy Karcsi, Columbus Ohio resident, passed away suddenly. Karl does not write any details, and they are probably not available yet.
Note: u.i. Nagy Károly was a member of the MBK.
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St. Stephen's Will Be Demolished
1909 - 2003
A South Bend Indiana-i St. István R.K. templomot lebontják. A templomot az első amerikai magyar R.K. templomok közé (1909) lehet sorolni.
St. Stephen's Church in South Bend, Indiana will be demolished. The parish was founded in 1900 by Hungarian immigrants, and ground was broken for the church in 1909.
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The Life and Untimely Death of Professor Thomas Szendrey
March 25 , 1941 - May 14, 2003
Dr. Thomas Szendrey, who for three decades was Professor of History at Gannon University died on May 14, 2003. He died after three years of illness, following a stroke on May 20, 2000. He was a loving husband, a caring father, a faithful friend, a learned colleague, and a man with a brilliant mind. He could have done so much more had fate given him a few more years to commit his brewing ideas into writing.
Note: Steven Béla Várdy, Ph.D. - Duquesne University
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