NationStates Jolt Archive

Dave Forrest, a man who was at one time one heartbeat away from the Presidency of Sarzonia, died last night six hours after returning from Hamptonshire City. He was 77.

Forrest served as the first Senior Vice President for Internal Affairs in Sarzonia's history, running the day-to-day operations of many of the departments under the Gray House with a behind-the-scenes style.

"He wasn't one for the spotlight, but he always made sure to get the job done," President Mike Sarzo said in a statement issued on the back lawn of the Gray House. "He was absolutely beyond reproach in his dealings with people who worked for the government and was instrumental in the growth of Sarzonia."

"He will be sorely missed," Nicole Lewis, his successor as SVP-Internal said. "He was the template for the job."

Even his political opponents heaped praise upon him.

"He was a genuine man, very hard-working," Senator Alex Loonie said. "Even when I disagreed with him, I knew he had all his notes and he was going to be hell to debate against."

Sarzo announced that Wednesday would be declared a national day of mourning. The funeral is expected to take place Friday at the National Cemetery in Saugerties, just outside Woodstock.

To: President Mike Sarzo

On behalf of the Granzian Government, we express our condolences at the loss of such a fine man. Your nation has suffered immense harship in recent months, and we can only look to a better future. May Forrest's legacy be remembered in future generations.

Prime Minister Terri Bolash
Commonwealth of Granzi

OOC: Is he survived by anyone?

On behalf of the people of Sevaris, I send our condolences to your nation. Mr. Forrest was a good man who served his country well.

Premier Alec Mannerheim
Republic of Sevaris

Our deepest condolences to this really bad loss, I hope the people of Sarzonia can grow stronger of this and eventually celebrate him about what he has done.

Karel Degucht,

Minister of Foreign Affairs
Camewot

To: Sarzonia
From: Morathania
The Federation of Morathania expresses its most solemn condolences to Sarzonia and the family of the deceased. We hope that he is forever in the hearts of your country and ours. The President along with his enitre cabinet will attend the funeral to honor Mr. Forrest. Once again please except our condolences for the loss of this great statesman and politician. I worked with him during the many times when Sarzonia and Morathania were allies. We have know each other for many years through my dealing with you Mike and through the government of Sarzonia. May all friends of Sarzonia morn this loss. May god bless him and the country of Sarzonia.

Colin Wixted
President of the Federation
Federation of Morathania

The government and state of Praetonia offer their most sincere condolences. All over Praetonia regular citizens have been in morning as if it was our own Deputy Prime Minister who had died. The flag above our Parliament Building flew at half mast today:

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If it is possible, government representitives including Prime Minister Julianus wish to attend his funeral. We are also planning a 240 gun battleship salute to coincide with the funeral.

To: President Mike Sarzo

On behalf of the Granzian Government, we express our condolences at the loss of such a fine man. Your nation has suffered immense harship in recent months, and we can only look to a better future. May Forrest's legacy be remembered in future generations.

Prime Minister Terri Bolash
Commonwealth of Granzi

OOC: Is he survived by anyone?

[OOC: Durn it! I knew there was something I was forgetting! It'd been a while since I wrote an obit.]

IC: Dave Forrest is survived by his son Mark, 39 and his grandsons Colin, 18 Lindsey, 17, and Jay, 15.

The Incorporated States of Sarzonia gratefully accept delegations from our loyal allies in Praetonia and Morathania and they are most welcome to visit us in Woodstock prior to the funeral.

Mike Sarzo
President

Nicole Lewis
Senior Vice President for Internal Affairs

Incorporated States of Sarzonia

We are sorry to hear about the departure of Mr. Forrest. We know that your government and your country will sorely miss him. Sarzonia has Vendi's condolances.

Yours in Mourning,
Nigel Rightly
Prime Minister of Vendi

The Incorporated States of Sarzonia would be remiss if we did not thank the governments of each nation that has expressed its condolences on the loss of Senior Vice President for Internal Affairs Dave Forrest. We thank you all from the bottom of our hearts.

Mark Lorber
Senior Vice President for External Affairs
Incorporated States of Sarzonia

The House offers our condolences for the death of this very important man.

The ambassador sends his personal condolences, but unfortunately Mr Lozinski is unavailable at the moment due to important business. A wreath has been dispatched to the funeral. Mr Forrest was a good man.

The Commonwealth would also like to send a representative to attend the funeral of Senior Vice President Forrest. Due to the fact that Prime Minister Bolash will be unable to attend (Naval Conference), in his stead will be Deputy Minister Aron Field. We wish to raise the possibility of a memorial dedicated to Forrest's service being unveiled at the ceremony. If so, we will donate $100 million toward such a fund.

Best Wishes,
Nathanial Sun
Minister of Foreign Affairs

We share your sense of less of such a great man. The Grand Duchy recently suffered the assassination of one of its most admired leaders, Defense Minister Sir Walter Melville. You have our sympathies. Dave Forrest's first visit to Hamptonshire City was not under the best of circumstances, yet he reflected the relationship and friendship that is inherent between our two great nations.

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Lord Patrick Easton
Foreign Minister, President of the Privy Council

We are sorry for your loss. We are sending a flower made entirely from layers of gold leaf to put in his coffin during the funeral. We will soon follow. Expect us at the ceremony.

The Incorporated States of Sarzonia wishes to extend its condolences to the Grand Duchy and to the people of Hamptonshire on your tragic loss.

Mark Lorber
Senior Vice President for External Affairs
Incorporated States of Sarzonia

Dear Mr. Lorber:

We have instructed our embassy staff in Sarzonia to fly our flag at half-mast in recognition of your loss. I personally will attend the funeral of this inspiring leader and have made arrangements for Ms. Levine and your other embassy staff in Mauiwowee to return for the funeral on board Airforce I with me.

Respectfully,
His Royal Highness,
King 'Lude II

To those People of Sarzonia,
The United Federation of Metallinauts, as co-operations have started between us, we wish to express our deepest of regrets to you and your citizens. We will fly our flags at hal mast aslong as you have.

Of course, all who have expressed interest in attending the funeral are more than welcome to attend.

If it is possible, the Grand Duke would like to send Foreign Minister Lord Easton to the funeral of Mr. Dave Forrest as a personal representative and as a representative of the Grand Duchy of Hamptonshire.

If it is possible, the Grand Duke would like to send Foreign Minister Lord Easton to the funeral of Mr. Dave Forrest as a personal representative and as a representative of the Grand Duchy of Hamptonshire.

Of course, Lord Easton is more than welcome to attend.

The Commonwealth would also like to send a representative to attend the funeral of Senior Vice President Forrest. Due to the fact that Prime Minister Bolash will be unable to attend (Naval Conference), in his stead will be Deputy Minister Aron Field. We wish to raise the possibility of a memorial dedicated to Forrest's service being unveiled at the ceremony. If so, we will donate $100 million toward such a fund.

Best Wishes,
Nathanial Sun
Minister of Foreign Affairs

[OOC: For some reason I *just* saw this post. My bad.]

IC: We would be greatly appreciative of the support for the memorial fund for Mr. Forrest and would gladly accept Deputy Minister Field as Prime Minister Bolash's representative of the Granzian government.

[OOC: Did you notice I named one of the Vengeance-class carriers I bought after you? :D]

OOC: Yes I did. A very nice touch indeed. ;)

Even I don't have a ship named the Granzi!

After discussion with our national educational committee, we have decided to create and fund a $100 million, PHD student exchange scholarship program in the Mauiwowee University School of Government in the name of V.P. Forrest. We'd like the chair for this program to be headed up by your country's educator of choice. This scholarship will be exclusively for the purpose of bringing your PHD school of government candidates to Mauiwowee for a year of study and for paying the way for our PHD school of government candidates to spend a year in your country as well.

Sincerely,
His Royal Highness,
King 'Lude II

P.S. I would be honored if your ambassador, Ms. Levine, would agree to act as my escort during the funeral services.

Lord Easton will be ready to attend the funeral at any time.

To president Mike Sarzo,

I and all of the people of Atsuma extend out condolences to you and those who survive Mr. Forrest. Your loss is a great one, that of both a collegue and a close friend. I wish you strength in these trying times, and certainly hope that in the future you meet other people of such great character.

Sincerley,
Praetor Yuri Maru, Head Consul of the Protectorate Of Atsuma

To: King 'Lude II
From: Mike Sarzo
President, Sarzonia

We would be most pleased with the scholarship for PhD candidate students and an exchange of students between our countries. I have directed Senior Vice President for Internal Affairs Nicole Lewis to select the educator to direct the program and she has chosen Dr. Sandra Goudine for the post.

Dr. Goudine is one of the leading professors in our top university, Joe Gibbs University. She will be an outstanding fit for the administration of the fund from Sarzonia's perspective. She has also indicated that she would like to work with someone from your government to administer your end of the project as a co-chairman.

Ms. Levine has requested that she be allowed to serve as your escort prior to my receiving your request, so I am happy to oblige.