Deeply grieved at sudden passing of herald of the Covenant, Ella Cooper, dearly loved handmaid of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, greatly trusted by Him. Her devoted services during concluding years of Heroic Age and also Formative Age of Faith unforgettable. Assure relatives, friends, deepest sympathy for loss. Praying for progress of her soul in Abhá Kingdom. [July 18, 1951] Julia Culver Grieve at passing of devoted pioneer of Faith, Julia Culver. Her exemplary spirit, unshakable loyalty, generous contributions are unforgettable. Fervently praying for progress of her soul in Abhá Kingdom. [January 30, 1950] Dagmar Dole Grieved by passing of distinguished, consecrated pioneer Dagmar Dole, whose outstanding record is unforgettable, reward bountiful. Praying for progress of her soul in the Kingdom. [November 1952] Homer Dyer Praying for progress of soul of devoted and zealous servant of the Faith. [January 26, 1956] L. W. Eggleston Grieve at passing of valued promoter of Faith. His historic donation of school highly meritorious, reward bountiful in Kingdom. Deepest sympathy; praying for progress of his soul. [September 8, 1953] Harry Ford Grieve at passing of devoted pioneer Harry Ford, whose death will enrich the spiritual development of foremost center of South Africa. Praying for progress of soul in the Kingdom. [January 14, 1954] Nellie French Deeply regret the passing of valiant pioneer. Long record of her services is highly meritorious. Praying for progress of soul in the Kingdom. [January 4, 1954] Louis C. Gregory Profoundly deplore grievous loss of dearly beloved, noble-minded, golden-hearted Louis Gregory, pride and example to the Negro adherents of the Faith. Keenly feel loss of one so loved, admired and trusted by ‘Abdu’l-Bahá. Deserves rank of first Hand of the Cause of his race. Rising Bahá’í generation in African continent will glory in his memory and emulate his example. Advise hold memorial gathering in Temple in token recognition of his unique position, outstanding services. [August 6, 1951] Louise M. Gregory Grieved by news of passing of faithful, consecrated handmaid of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá. Confident of rich reward in the Kingdom. Her pioneer services highly meritorious. [May 29, 1956] Bertha Herklotz Grieve at passing of faithful, steadfast servant of the Faith. Praying for progress of her soul in the Kingdom. [February 16, 1956] Marie Hopper Praying for progress of soul of loyal, devoted early believer, Marie Hopper. [September 11, 1953] Maria Ioas Share your grief at passing of esteemed veteran of Faith, Maria Ioas. Soul rejoicing in the Abhá Kingdom at the services rendered by her dear son at the World Center of the Faith in the triple function of Hand of the Cause, Secretary-General of the Council and supervisor of construction of the dome of the Báb’s Sepulcher. [May 1953] Beatrice Irwin