Abraham's Guestbook (continued)
I'm very sorry to hear this. I'll always remember your father with
the gleam of a benevolent hell-raiser in his eye. My condolences and best
wishes to you and your family.
Harry Miller
Mt. Diablo Unitarian Universalist Church
Posted: Mon, 31 Jan 2000 16:29:12 -0800
Dear Daniel,
It was good to see your father and have a chance to say how much I
appreciated his Spirit and his life – and to see you and your mother
briefly. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
If your Dad is still with us, please give me my love and greetings.
Peace,
David Hartsough
PEACEWORKERS
Posted: Tue, 01 Feb 2000 10:43:02 -0800
[Posted: Tue, 01 Feb 2000 17:14:09 -0800]
Dear Daniel,
What a Wonderful and amazing life. You and all of us have been privileged
to be part of Abe's life. You are certainly carrying on in Abe's committed,
courageous, and kindly tradition. We are all grateful for Abe's life. Hope
to get to the Memorial Service.
Peace, David & Jan Hartsough
Way to go Abe!!!!! Heaven will never be the same!!!!!
I
love the consitency to the very end – memorial celebration
in a Catholic Church – talking about being a man ahead of your times!!!!!
I went to the web page and loved the fascinating history of your parents
lives. My favorite part was your comment on the integration of their beliefs
into the fabrics of their lives (or words to that affect!!) That was
certainly their truth!!! and what we so admired about them.
Sorry
we can't be with you on the 6th.
Much love –
Joan and Stu
Posted: Wed, 2 Feb 2000 00:41:09 EST
Daniel,
Your father was a remarkable man, and will be dearly missed. Thank you for
letting us know about his passage.
peace,
John Lindsay-Poland
Fellowship of Reconciliation Latin-American Task Force
Posted: Tue, 1 Feb 2000 17:33:59 -0700
Dear Daniel and Jean,
I am sorry to hear about Abe's death. I know he has had a very long life,
full of accomplishments, and I hope you all can find comfort in that.
Jean,
I was widowed once, myself, and although our experiences are, of course not
comparable (I was only 30 years old), I do believe that your strength and
good memories will sustain you. Know that I am thinking of you both and of
your family.
Love and Peace,
Shelley Wilson Covey
Posted:
Wed, 2 Feb 2000 00:14:13 EST
Dear Daniel and Jean,
Abe has
been an inspiration to me ever since I first met him at MDUUC in a
circle conversation about peaceful resistance.
A newspaper photo of his witness at a San Quentin
execution striking his drum for protest and truth is on
the wall of my office as a constant reminder that we must ever
speak against injustice whenever we have an opportunity.
I shall miss his familiar voice and the way he so affectionally
called me "Stoney", but I shall never forget this humble man
who lived his life simply and gave so much to others.
Blessings upon you, Abe, as you leave us now and blessings
unto us that you were with us as teacher and guide
Love and Peace,
Doddie Stone
Visit me @:
UUCAC
Posted:
Wed, 2 Feb 2000 12:22:34 -0800 (PST)
Dear Daniel and Jean,
Please
accept our sincerest condolences on your loss.
Our
best wishes are with you and your family.
Marjorie and Steven Zwickel
EPD–College of Engineering
University
of Wisconsin–Madison
Posted:
Wed, 2 Feb 2000 16:05:52 -0600
Daniel,
You,
Jean and your entire family are in my thoughts and prayers. We
have all been deeply blessed by Abe, and I feel very sad at this passing. I
am hoping to be there on Sunday to celebrate the joy of his life with
us.
Take
good care–Sherri Maurin
Posted:
Wed, 2 Feb 2000 17:32:08 EST
Aunt Jean, David and Daniel, and family:
There
are so many wonderful thoughts and memories swimming around in my
head.
I am
alone in this branch of the family and therefor I have no one to
share my thoughts with about my very special Uncle Abe.
A man
of wonderful thoughts and deeds, that holds a very special space
in my heart and my head.
Not
your traditional, ordinary kind of man, but a unique, loving,
caring and generous man.
I
treasured every visit.
He
never forgot us up here in the north, and for that I am so grateful.
How
clearly I remember those reunions.
I
will never forget searching for my Uncle Abraham and Aunt Jean in
Puerto Rico and finding them in a very unusual situation........living
amongst very poor people in a far away town, sharing juicy sweet oranges
with Aaron and I.
I
also remember when my father, Max was dying, Uncle Abe called and said
to me, "I must come and kiss my brother's warm brow, not his cold one."
Before I knew it my Uncle was here, and lending me support and filling
my head with family tales.
You
all have your own special thoughts about Abraham Zwickel. I cherish
mine.
With
love and sympathy and a special celebration of life, I wish you all
the very best.
Laney Zwickel Richmond
Posted:
Wed, 02 Feb 2000 17:42:48 -0500
Dear friends and family of Abe,
A preaching commitment today prevents me from being among you to
celebrate Abe's life.
I
was kind of hoping Abe would make it to one hundred so we could
celebrate our birthdays together again, but I gather that was a little longer
than Abe wished to stay around. Yet as a fellow peace faster, I can't
think of a more fitting way to go when your time has come..And I know that when I walk
through those heavenly gates, who will be there with his expression of sheer
delight to give me one of those big bear hugs!
In
kind of a joking way, Abe and I saw ourselves as Father Abraham and
King David, the two quintessential Hebrews whose vision it was to transform
the Concord Naval Weapons Station into a Peace Park. Abe's Peace Tree by the
chapel is the promise of that to come. And when that day arrives, I know that
Abe will return to bless the many years and the hundreds of us who stood with
him "outside the gates", waiting until they are flung open and the Peace of
God descends on the land.
Until we are all gathered with you again, peace be with you, my brother.
David Duncombe
White Salmon, Washington
PEACEWORKERS
Posted:
Wed, 02 Feb 2000 18:24:09 -0800
Hello Jean,
Daniel and David. Thinking about Abe and Jean, and their combined
long history of resisting war and other atrocities against humankind,
and their willingness to put themselves on the line for their
beliefs; they are downright amazing!
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult
time of Abe's passing on to the next realm.
I know you are all proud of him for the honorable life that he led.
Leanne Schlegel
Posted:
Thu, 3 Feb 2000 00:05:43 -0800 (PST)
My condolences.
Anthony Ashe
Posted:
3 Feb 2000 10:16:47 -0800
Daniel,
I
will be there in prayer. You were lucky to have a wonderfully gentle
man for
a father...mine was too.
Judi
Posted:
Thu, 3 Feb 2000 15:55:29 EST
What
always amazed me about Abe was his
ability to remember so many details about
my life from time to distant time and in
many varied places where I would see him.
He always asked about my kids by name and
took the time to give me careful
instructions in parenting. The last time I
saw him was (I believe) at an execution
vigil at the prison. Again, amid horrible
taunting from pro-death penalty folks and
our praying with the drums, he talked to
me about how the kids were and what I
might do to increase my effectiveness as a
parent. He never lost sight of what truly
mattered on all sides of the human
experience.
Suggestions: Take
care of your mother.
Diane Thomas
Posted:
Fri, 4 Feb 2000 15:00:47 -0800 (PST)
[Posted
Tue, 08 Feb 2000 08:34:49 -0800:
Daniel,
take care of yourself, too! I have been thinking of you and
your mom and dad much lately. I was so sorry not to be able to be at the
service, but I was with you in spirit for an hour.
Diane
Dear Daniel,
Thank
you for letting us know about Abraham. He will be missed by the
entire peace and justice community. He was as much a part of the landscape
as anyone I can think of. I will make every effort to be there on Sunday.
God bless you as you face this change in your life.
Laura Magnani
Posted:
Fri, 04 Feb 2000 16:38:50 -0600
Love
to the you all – I loved
him.
Marilyn Chilcote,
pastor,
Beacon Presbyterian Fellowship
Posted:
Saturday, February 5, 2000 6:48:08 AM
What
the world needs most is people of such strength, commitment and
integrity as your parents! Their commitment to peace and
justice has been an amazing example for many people.
I am thankful for your father's long life... and for
the family he nurtured and loved... for I know the journey
will continue through them.... I will be there on Sunday to celebrate!
Sherry Larsen-Beville
Posted:
Sat, 5 Feb 2000 05:24:43 -0800 (PST)
Daniel and Jean,
I
am sad at our (and the world's) loss of Abe. He was a good man with
strong beliefs. He had integrity and stood for what he believed in. With
sacrifice and with choice he would do what he felt was the right thing. Like
him, Jean and their family has done the same.
It
is also a time of joy for those who believe in life after death.
Either he is with God or on his way back for another turn on Earth. If the
former, there are just rewards for him. If the latter, his spirit will again
grace this planet.
Love, Rick Friedman
Posted:
Sun, 6 Feb 2000 16:19:43 EST
Thank you
for letting us get to know you all.
Abe was and always will be an inspiration.
Our son Zack moved back to LA several years ago so we lost are chance to
be in the Berkeley area. Glad that Bunny and Michael will get
to see you in September.
Love from
us all–Sari (sister to Bunny Singer), Arden, Zack and Josh Rynew
Posted:
Sun, 6 Feb 2000 16:17:00 -0800 (PST)
It is Sun.
Feb. 6/20 1:00 p.m. and I have just picked up my email from Elaine
informing me of Abe's passing. Although we have not had contact for
sometime, I shall always remember his insight into life. Here was a man
who shared, loved, tolerated mankind to the utmost degree. It is
with heavy heart that I send you this email but the light heart is
that he practised what he preached for 96 fruitful years.
Pudge Silverstein
Posted:
Mon, 7 Feb 2000 01:08:51 -0800
Daniel,
I offer you my condolences on the passing of your father. I recently thought
of my grandmother whose mother died when she was 13 days old. I was feeling
awe for those who responded to this baby's needs in the midst of the family
sadness. And how their care helped create a long, fruitful life for her –
she lived to be 98. Mysteries. I pray you are able to embrace the ones in
you at this time.
Judy Liteky
School of the Americas Watch–West
Posted:
Tue, 8 Feb 2000 10:38:52 EST
Dear Daniel,
Congratulations
for being part of that incredible family.
I
still remember the first time I saw your father in Livermore. I still
remember what I felt when, for the first time, I saw him entering the
bus-jail along with the rest of the "criminals" like him. I still remember
the first time I saw you playing and singing in the same place while your
father was being arrested. I still remember of a nasty woman who was very
upset because we the "criminals" had trashed the place a little bit. And I
still remember the impact you had in me when I saw you with a smile
cleaning the place, picking up garbage and gently puting it in the garbage
can.
I have an audiocassete where I recorded a conversation with your mother
while you and your father where doing their job. What a powerful woman.
When I find the cassete I will let you know. I think that that cassette was
done in 1994.
Thank you
for continuing the dream and the work of those precious Angels.
The world has been deeply inspired by both of them and by you.
You and all of us will miss him. Once in a while a tear can surpise you
but I beleive that in your heart you will find peace and in your lips a
smile.
Un grande abrazo, con
mucho cariño, Fr. Bernardino Andrade
St. Anthony's Catholic Church
Oakley
Posted:
Tue, 15 Feb 2000 21:32:47 -0800
Dad,
I know you
are now in a better world than if you were here,
and for that I'm glad for you.
We will miss
you dearly and feel sadness at your departure.
I will earnestly look forward to meeting you again in this or in another
life.
Your son, Jose (Pepín) Monsanto
Posted:
Wed, 23 Feb 2000 15:30:23 -0800 (PST)
And,
I *thought* the name Zwickel sounded familiar. Well, I'm in awe. Both
of your parents names have come up in the rabble-rouser circles I've known
in New York and elsewhere. As you say on the web site, it is precisely the
action of ordinary people from "seldom-visited places" in history that, over
time, has the truest impact on the course of life. Or so we hope, anyway.
Shalom! George Day
Posted: Tue, 01 Aug 2000 18:25:57 -0800
Your's was Everyone's ideal dad!
I'm very moved
by your tribute to your dad – and like every other vistor
to your site wish we had such a father. The newspaper account + poem
form a potent image.
thanks,
Tom Nagy
P.s. Thanks to for hosting a whole bunch of
progressive sites! Here in
D.C. it's tough to be pro-peace (though not nearly as tough as being the
target of our militarized state.)
Posted: Wed, 27 Sep 2000 02:13:48 -0400
Dear Daniel,
He lives through you Daniel.
God Bless you and his memory - Shalom Abe!
David Laufenberg, Kernal
Posted:
Fri, 19 Jan 2001 20:08:56 -0800 (PST)
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