President Bush Addresses Funeral (Letter Of Condolences Sent Alert)

Chabad.org ^ | 12/01/2008 | President George W. Bush

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Text of the letter sent by President George Bush to the funeral of Rabbi Gavriel and Mrs. Rivkah Holtzberg in Kfar Chabad, Israel, today, via Rabbi Levi Shemtov, Washington director of American Friends of Lubavitch:

The White House

Washington

December 1, 2008

Laura and I send our condolences to the Chabad-Lubavitch family and all those honoring the lives lost in this tragedy.

The compassionate individuals of the Chabad-Lubavitch movement dedicate their lives to sharing G-d’s teachings with people throughout the world, offering strength, hope and guidance in the unique spirit of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, of blessed memory. Through countless acts of love and kindness, the lost members of the Chabad-Lubavitch community in Mumbai represented the best of the human spirit, and their memories will live on in the hearts and souls of those they touched.

It is impossible for us to make sense of the violence of the Mumbai terrorist attack, yet we offer our deepest sympathy to the Chabad-Lubavitch community during this difficult time. We pray that you will be comforted by your fond memories of those lost, encouraged by their noble legacy, sustained by your faith, and lifted by the support of your loved ones.

May G-d bless you and all those affected by these horrific attacks.

George W Bush

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A moving letter from President Bush to Chabad. I thought its appropriate to all share with you. The condolences came at an appropriate time. God bless our President and God bless the United States Of America.

"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelologus