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Submitted by Cindy Castano, Jan 6, 2008 16:36

The significance of supplying radios to a rural population does not impact most people. On my last trip to Sudan, the director of information for Aweil County begged me to bring a radio station to the area. This would help the people communicate and know what is going on around them. There is no transportation, no phone system. It is the stone age.

To have radios at this time is far more important than conveying general local information. Next year, elections will take place in Sudan. Having a communication system to spread information regarding major political events, especially voting, is critical not only to the Southern Sudanese but to all Africa, and yes, to us here in America. Already, the Islamic National Front government of Sudan hiding behind "National Congress Party" are buying votes of the starving people in the South to ensure the brutal dictator Omer al Bashir is re-instated into power. John Granville knew the historical impact of his work to supply radios and the Sudanese government did as well. For anyone to think they were not behind this assassination, just as they were the US ambassador's assasination in 1973, is naiive, at best.

It is imperative that the radio distribution program continue inspite of this tragic murder of a man on a very important mission. I am grateful for his service and regret the sacrifice of his life.

Cindy Castano

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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,...	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... [MORE]	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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