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Submitted by Becky, Jan 5, 2008 10:31

To the mother and family of John Granville,

Please know that there are average Americans like me who read about your son and his wonderful contribution to this world in the short years he had. I am so grateful to him. He sacrificed everything to help others and to make a difference in this world. He certainly did make a difference. I saw you interviewed on CNN yesterday and I wept for you and your family. What unbelievable strength you have and what an unbelievable son you gave the world. Please know the world is a better place for people like John.


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May he rest in peace. My heart still aches when i see his pictures. My sincere condolences to his family... [MORE]

May Osama 

May 14, 2008 11:23

First, to all involved, my most heartfelt condolences on the tragic events regarding John Granville. Every couple of years, I do... [MORE]

Rob Goldsmith 

Mar 17, 2008 21:42

I have finally gathered enough courage to read the articles on the web with regards to John's sudden passing. I... [MORE]

Anne Sumbeiywo 

Feb 19, 2008 05:18

Yesterday I had the honor of attending John Granville's funeral. Never have I felt such pain for a family, pride... [MORE]

Sue 

Jan 10, 2008 10:19

To Julia, the mother and family of John Granville, I met your uncle in Nairobi at the East Africa Kennel Club,... [MORE]

Ana Maria Ferraz de Campos 

Jan 10, 2008 02:13

John and I both started off as Fellows with USAID/Sudan, in Nairobi back in 2005. John was known by everyone... [MORE]

Mike 

Jan 10, 2008 08:12

It is sad for his family and friends to have this news. We were together in the Nuba Mountains Southern... [MORE]

Worku Tegegne 

Jan 11, 2008 01:35

The significance of supplying radios to a rural population does not impact most people. On my last trip to Sudan,... [MORE]

Cindy Castano 

Jan 6, 2008 16:36

I started my American journey with John Granville in 1997 when he was a Peace Corps Volunteer in my village,... [MORE]

Andre Guy Soh 

Jan 5, 2008 18:48

Dear sir; Can you please explain to those of us who are unfamiliar with your ways what a traditional funeral in... [MORE]

Debbie 

Jan 6, 2008 00:07

Your words were very touching. It was so nice to hear of the wonderful bond you had with John and... [MORE]

Ann 

Jan 20, 2008 20:24

I met John at Clark University in Worcester, MA and reconnected with him in Nairobi in 2005. At that time,... [MORE]

Darren 

Jan 5, 2008 00:42

I encountered John on a number of occasions whilst I was working for the aid agency GOAL in Kurmuk, Southern... [MORE]

Jim Clarken 

Jan 4, 2008 08:34

Uncle John was my uncle. He is very missed, and we are getting his dog. We were close, and I... [MORE]

Julia 

Jan 3, 2008 20:50

Dear Julia, Your Uncle John was an amazing man as you know. He was a hero to the people in Africa... [MORE]

Debbie 

Jan 4, 2008 23:26

To the mother and family of John Granville, Please know that there are average Americans like me who read about your...

Becky 

Jan 5, 2008 10:31

If anyone needed more proof that the entire world is under attack by radical Muslims, this should provide more than... [MORE]

John Spencer Yantiss 

Jan 2, 2008 14:46

The death of John Granville is a tragedy not only his family, but the entire population of southern Sudanese people,... [MORE]

Daniel,Daniel 

Jan 2, 2008 06:57

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