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Samothera loses battle with cancer

Pacitalia
24-12-2005, 22:42
From La Repubblica Oggia

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Controversial former Agustinate of International
Relations Dr. Martina Mazunta-Porunobari
Samothera has lost her battle with cancer
of the throat. She was 56.

Former AoIR loses battle with throat cancer



TIMIOCATO (LRO) -- In a development shocking to much of the diplomatic community, Pacitalia's outspoken former Agustinate of International Relations has died of throat cancer just one day before Reformato Felixas.

Dr. Martina Mazunta-Porunobari Samothera, who served as AoIR for only two months after many dogging controversies including the degeneration of formal Sarzo-Pacitalian ties, lost her battle with throat cancer just 47 days after resigning to confront the once-operable tumour in her larynx.

The cancer had originally been small enough to remove through a tracheotomic procedure, but days before the treatments were scheduled to begin, the cancer had started to spread to her lungs and stomach. The stomach tumour was particularly inoperable but doctors had expected her to live longer than she did. Samothera was reported to pass overnight; family members said she did not appear to suffer in her last hours alive.

Samothera was born on 10 September, 1949 in Cenogano-Pira, the second-largest city in Meritate province. Graduating with a 92% average from Coleggiato Secundario di San Gabriel in 1967, she went on to backpack Atlantian Oceania for one year and work two jobs for two years before moving on to complete degrees in Greek-Roman Civilisation (M.A.-GCiv., 1976) and Education (B.Ed., 1980).

Samothera taught Level 12 Early Civilisation History in her old secondary school for six years immediately after obtaining her bachelor's degree in education before taking a position as Junior Professor of Greek Civilisation starting in the fall of 1986. Nine years later, she was promoted to head the Greek and Roman Studies faculty.

However, on the advice of her friend, a policy advisor for the Antigonian Progressive Democrats, she entered study at the National University of Bantaspura for International Diplomacy and Politics, earning her third degree in April 2004. She returned to her position at the National University of Nortopalazzo a year ago this fall but decided to run in a byelection in her home constituency of Bantaspura-North, winning the race handily. Prime Minister Dr. Ell promoted her to Agustinate on 22 September, 2005.

Dr. Ell said, upon hearing of her death: "This was a woman of fire, passion and spirit, and although she took two nations down a mistaken path, she led her ministry with integrity, intelligence and charisma seemingly unmatched by others who filled that position in the past. She was an invaluable contributor to Pacitalian society and she will be greatly missed by all."

International tributes began pouring in Saturday after news of her death reached foreign governments.
Xeraph
24-12-2005, 22:48
The people of the Empire of Xeraph send their condolences to the people of Pacitalia. Dr. Samothera will be missed by all.

In sympathy,

Alaric Tan'it, Imperator Xeraphus
Fourhearts
24-12-2005, 22:51
The Kingdom of Fourhearts expresses their condolences. We will be sending four traditional boquets of white roses.
Skinny87
24-12-2005, 22:54
Official Statement of King Alexander I, Head of State, The Sovereign Nation of Skinny87

Although it was the now dead tyrant President Martin that dealt with the nationstate of Pacitalia before I came to the Throne, and though I have only assumed the burden of leading this great nation through the perils it has faced, and will face, I should like to show my sincere sorrow at the death of your colleague. From the little I know personally about her, and from the files of the President, this woman struck me as a very brave and resiliant woman; to have borne out something so powerful and malignant as cancer for so long can only add to the testament of her great character.

I have called for the entire nation to observe a minutes silence for the passing of this great woman. At midday today in the Sovereign Nation, we shall honour the memory of this great woman.

King Alexander I
Kriegorgrad
24-12-2005, 23:11
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Type of Communiqué: Open
To: Pacitalian Leadership
From: The Oligarch of Kriegorgrad, Comrade Leader Nikolai Fedorenkov
Subject: Why do we care?

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”What a shame. Another old hag falls prey to the ravages of time, why is this 'shocking' to the international community? People die all the time. Well, to be fair, there really isn't much to say other than that, although we advise that your written media not make such untrue assumptions as to the reaction of the rest of the world.“

Yours Sincerely,


The Oligarch of Kriegorgrad, Comrade Leader Nikolai Fedorenkov

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Xirnium
24-12-2005, 23:32
The High Ecclesiarchy offers its condolences to Dr Samothera’s family and the government of Pacitalia. Her untimely passing came as something of a shock to the Holy Empire, and we are sorry to hear of the death of such a fine statesperson and academic.

The High Ecclesiarchy pays tribute to Dr Martina Mazunta-Porunobari Samothera, an exemplary woman and politician. Her loss is one that shall surely be felt by the entire international community.

[Signed]
Her Eminence the High Lady Heather Gilda (http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a25/Dennis134/Gilda.jpg)
Grand Cardinal and Foreign Minister of the High Ecclesiarchy of Holy Xirnium
Sarzonia
25-12-2005, 00:06
Grant Haffner shook his head grimly when he saw the news of his former nemesis, Dr. Samothera, passing away at the age of 56. He thought about the controversy that she'd gotten into and the fact that many in Sarzonia blamed her for all but single-handedly destroying Paci-Sarzonian relations.

He had to fight his gut-level reaction but he decided finally to allow himself to say it -- albeit quietly and to himself. Serves that bitch right.

Finally, he composed a letter, but in true Haffner style, he couldn't resist getting one shot in on an unfortunate target.

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Official Statement, Incorporated Sarzonian Government
Office of External Affairs

The Incorporated Sarzonian Government wishes to express its condolences on the untimely passing of Dr. Samothera. While I and my office had major differences of opinion with her, we regret the loss of her life before she had an opportunity to see Paci-Sarzonian relations formally resurrected.

However, we note with sheer amazement the callous, insensitive, and ignorant statement by Kriegorgrad's Oligarch, Comrade Leader Nikolai Fedorenkov. Fifty six years of age is hardly a long, rich life and cancer is one of the most devastating fatal illnesses a perrson can suffer. You would do well to learn a modicum of respect for the family and the lives of those who have been touched in some way by Dr. Samothera.

Grant Haffner
Deputy Senior Vice President and External Affairs Officer
Incorporated States of Sarzonia
Southeastasia
27-12-2005, 10:54
Official Statement by the Prime Minister of the United Sovereign Nations of Southeast Asia, Yao Yang Nelson Neo
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While we have established official diplomatic relations with the Democratic Capitalist Republic of Pacitalia, we do not view each other with positive radiance or negatively, we, the cabinet, wish to express our most sincere condolences for Dr. Martina Mazunta-Porunobari Samothera's family.

Regardless of her controversial foreign policy and what the divided public may think of her, she was indeed loyal to her nation, and served Pacitalia like any good patriot of whatever nationality would. And we also note the great amount of disrespect, and rudeness of the Oligarch of Kriegorgrad. While fifty-six years of age is not within the young category, it is neither in the old category. The least you could have done was offer a tiny sliver of warmth. Your insensitivity to a death of a person that served her country with, to use Dr. Ell's words, "integrity, intelligence and charisma seemingly unmatched by others", shall not be forgotten by many.

Signed,
His Leadership,
Prime Minister of the United Sovereign Nations of Southeast Asia
Yao Yang Nelson Neo