rev. sun myung moon memorial service

More than 15,000 filled a stadium, with thousands more watching outside through closed-circuit TV, for the Sept. 15 memorial service.

The Life and Legacy of Dr. Sun Myung Moon

The banner-lined steps in front of the peace center started to fill with crowds who started arriving as early as 6 am for the 10 am service.


The procession reaches the Cheongshim World Peace Center, opened just recently near Gapyeong, east of Seoul, Korea.


Three of Dr. Moon’s sons, Kwon Jin (holding the photo), Kook Jin, and Hyung Jin, lead the casket, carried by an honor guard.


Mrs. Hak Ja Han Moon is supported by her daughters as she follows her husband’s casket onto the flower-decked altar.


Dr. Bo Hi Pak, an early disciple and one of the first missionaries to the United States, offers a moving prayer.


UPF delegates from left: Jose de Venecia, Jr., Dr. Thomas Walsh, Lord Tarsem King, and President Alfred Moisiu


Dong-Suk Kang, Chairman of Expo 2012 in Yeosu, testifies to Dr. Moon’s great love of the ocean and his love for his native country of Korea.


UPF delegates listen to a video presentation about the life and legacy of Father Moon.


Lord Tarsem King of West Bromwich, a Sikh member of the House of Lords in the UK, offers encouragement and support.


Kook Jin Moon thanks Lord Tarsem King for his heartfelt message of support and condolence.


UPF Secretary General Taj Hamad and his wife Josephine amidst the UPF delegation at the ceremony.


Former Albanian President Alfred Moisiu recollects his first meeting with Father Moon during the 2005 UPF Peace Tour.


Mother Moon wipes away a tear as she listens to the eulogies for her late husband.


UPF delegates (from left) Sam Zakhem, Hamilton Green, Graciela Pacheco, Stanislav Shushkevich, and Rahim Huseynov


A commemorative song from the 340-voice Japanese and Korean choir. Uniting the former enemies was a life goal of Dr. Moon’s.


The Peace Palace, high in the mountains. Dr. Moon’s grave is located in a walled garden area to the left.


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