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| Haile Selassie the First - February 15, 1962 |
We are pleased with the speech Our Prime Minister delivered yesterday on
behalf of Our Ministers and Our people concerning the demise of Her
Imperial Majesty Itegue Menen in which he adequately described her
kindness and virtues.
All of you knew her well but she was more intimately known to me. She
was devoutly religious and did not lose her faith even in the time of
hardship. During the memorable days of Our companionship We never
had differences that needed the intervention of others. As Sarah was to
Abraham, so was she obedient to me. Our wishes were mutual until we
were separated by the Almighty. Her assistance for the good of the
young, the old and the needy requires no testimony for they are greater
than thoughts and words.
We have been extremely pleased to live long enough in the perfect union
that enable us to see our offspring, our grandchildren and our great
grandchildren. We are thankful to the Almighty for having vouchsafed to
us that long and uninterrrupted union which is not very common in the
world today: There could be no more profound prayer for me to utter.
In spite of Our utmost efforts to save her life in her time of illness, she
was overtaken by the fate of Adam and passed away.
We cannot fly in the face of the Almighty, nor can We afford to be idle.
Now that the time of mourning has come to an end, the public and our
officials must attend to their duties. As idleness is injurious to the welfare
of the country, as from Monday everyone should return to his work.
A large number of people have come from the Provinces to take part in
Our mourning. Since We do not wish them to continue because this will
disrupt normal life, it would be better for them to send two or three
representatives with letters.
We are deeply touched by the expressions of grief both on the part of Our
people and the foreign communities.
This is not the first time that Our people have joined Us in Our mourning.
When Our beloved son, Prince Makonnen, passed away they expressed
their grief in no less measure than We ourselves. They have even
contributed of their own free will to erect a monument in his honour.
We pray the Almighty shall recompense you for your deeds.
When Itegue was sick the general public, following the events through the
radio, shared Our anxiety. To the doctors and her personal attendants We
owe a debt for their untiring assistance. May these tears We shed be
accepted by God as price for peace in Ethiopia and in the world.
behalf of Our Ministers and Our people concerning the demise of Her
Imperial Majesty Itegue Menen in which he adequately described her
kindness and virtues.
All of you knew her well but she was more intimately known to me. She
was devoutly religious and did not lose her faith even in the time of
hardship. During the memorable days of Our companionship We never
had differences that needed the intervention of others. As Sarah was to
Abraham, so was she obedient to me. Our wishes were mutual until we
were separated by the Almighty. Her assistance for the good of the
young, the old and the needy requires no testimony for they are greater
than thoughts and words.
We have been extremely pleased to live long enough in the perfect union
that enable us to see our offspring, our grandchildren and our great
grandchildren. We are thankful to the Almighty for having vouchsafed to
us that long and uninterrrupted union which is not very common in the
world today: There could be no more profound prayer for me to utter.
In spite of Our utmost efforts to save her life in her time of illness, she
was overtaken by the fate of Adam and passed away.
We cannot fly in the face of the Almighty, nor can We afford to be idle.
Now that the time of mourning has come to an end, the public and our
officials must attend to their duties. As idleness is injurious to the welfare
of the country, as from Monday everyone should return to his work.
A large number of people have come from the Provinces to take part in
Our mourning. Since We do not wish them to continue because this will
disrupt normal life, it would be better for them to send two or three
representatives with letters.
We are deeply touched by the expressions of grief both on the part of Our
people and the foreign communities.
This is not the first time that Our people have joined Us in Our mourning.
When Our beloved son, Prince Makonnen, passed away they expressed
their grief in no less measure than We ourselves. They have even
contributed of their own free will to erect a monument in his honour.
We pray the Almighty shall recompense you for your deeds.
When Itegue was sick the general public, following the events through the
radio, shared Our anxiety. To the doctors and her personal attendants We
owe a debt for their untiring assistance. May these tears We shed be
accepted by God as price for peace in Ethiopia and in the world.
| Chapter XVII |
| Passing Of Empress Menen Feb. 15, 1962 |
| Humanitarian |