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A Ranger Dies
Our Ranger Louis Kabwana passed away in the early hours of the morning. He had been ill shortly before the evacuation on 10th October. We had taken him to the clinic in Goma, but providing adequate treatment has been incredibly difficult in recent weeks. He was carried by our Rangers on his final journey, accompanied his family and by myself and the Director, and all the members of our refugee camp in Goma. It was a simple, dignified occasion.
Louis Kabwana dedicated his whole life to the mountain gorillas of Mikeno. He joined the Park in 1971 as part of the team protecting the gorillas, and had worked there ever since. He leaves a widow and 9 children.
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19 Responses to “A Ranger Dies”
Norbert, I and everyone at Wildlifedirect are so sorry to hear this sad news. I am thinking about the 23 missing rangers and hoping for their safe return to Goma. May this conflict end soon to enable you to get back to your important work.
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Norbert,
Please pass our deepest sadness to Louis’ wife and family Norbert.
Louis Kabwana will live forever as a hero of Virunga and the gorillas.
You are all in our thoughts every minute.
Linda and all at G4G
I pray for all of the missing rangers. Was at Virunga in July of 06. The kindness of these men overwhelmed me. Being there touched me in a way I cannot articule. There has not been a day gone by that I don’t think about it. May the lost ones find safety.
Many thanks for the words of sympathy. We will make sure that they get to Kabwana’s widow tomorrow morning.
My thought are with Mr. Kabwana’s family. I pray for all the missing rangers every night.
A disappearance which still comes us to sadden . You will want to transmit to Mrs KABWANA and to the family my sincere condolences. Say him especially that she can be proud to have had a husband like him. Thank you.
Please tell Mrs. Kabwana that although we never met her husband, people around the world appreciate his sacrifice. We will all in our own way try to carry on his work.
We are very grateful for compassionate messages. And for all you support and encouragement during these difficult days. It is at times like this that we discover our friends.
Norbert, please convey my sincere condolences to Ranger Kabwana’s family. The present terrible situation demonstrates so well the importance of the Virunga rangers’ work and their incredible courage. My thoughts are with all of you, specially the rangers still missing. Iris
I am so sorry for this sad news. Please pass my condolences to Mr Kabwana’s family and all who knew him. I wish you all strength in this time and admire all the rangers courage and dedication. I wish I was able to do more.
Thank you for keeping us updated on the situation…I can imagine how difficult it must be under the current conditions.
I am very sorry for the loss of Mr Kabwana. Of course I’ve never met him, but I’m grateful for his dedicated service throughout the years. My condolences to his family and the ranger family. It must be especially difficult to deal with the death of a loved one under these circumstances.
My sincere condolences to Ranger Kabwana’s family. I’m sure all of us appreciated his dedication and service to the park and the gorillas.
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I am sorry to hear about the loss of your dear colleague and friend. Please send my condolences and regards to the Kabwana family.
I am deeply sorry to hear about your great loss. Please express my most sincere condolences to Ranger Kabwana’s family.
god bless each and everyone of you, who show the rest of the world what it is to stand for something. although i have never had the chance to visit, my heart is with you and all that you do to protect the gorilla’s, especially at this time of conflict and war.
Ranger Kabwana’s family must be very proud of the man he was and the legacy he has left them, a noble man.
Au nom du staff de Gorilla Organization nous tenons à présenter nos condoléances les plus attristées à la famille de Louis Kabwana et encourageons l’ICCN dans cette dure période.Nos espoir restent de voir cette grave crise ne pas causée assez des victimes dans ce site du patrimoine mondial.Que son âme repose en paix
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