In Memoriam Allan K Jones
Dear colleagues,
It is a sad moment to hear about Allen Jones demise who was fighting disease for more than two years. When he retired from WFPHA / APHA in 2005, I wrote " It is a great loss for the federation to loose such a genuine diplomat, gentleman and an honorable image of the federation among international agencies" I then nominated him, and he received the IH Section award for distinguished services. I have seen Allen from day one in his position, building a cohesive group of association representatives, with modest leadership, self denial and continuing effort to self development in global health. As a true diplomat, he and his great wife Beverly always hosted all foreign delegates at their home in D.C, and his continuing efforts in fund raising, with a smile and modesty, attracted extensive funds that were directed to host delegates and congress presenters and support associations from developing countries.
He was skillfully able to separate his relation with APHA from the federation with fairness, objectivity and dedication, and served all the federation members with honor at all times, to the extent that international delegates, at his time demanded raising his title to Secretary General not the secretary, a title that was imposed on him with difficulty and not solicited.
In conclusion, I am offering the deep condolences on behalf of our APHA international Health section members of 1600+ international health specialists, wishing to extend our deep heart felt sympathy to Beverly and his family, and his sincere friends in the federation.
Samir Banoob
Chair, International Health Section
In a message dated 2/12/2008 8:40:01 P.M. US Eastern Standard Time:
The Canadian Public Health Association adds its voice to those of sister public health associations from around the world in offering our condolences to Allen Jones's family. We are very sorry to learn about his sudden passing. Allen will be remembered by many within CPHA's Global Health Program for his leadership of WFPHA. I am forwarding this message to Gerry Dafoe, CPHA's former Chief Executive Officer, Margaret Hilson, former Director of CPHA's Global Health Program and former President of the WFPHA, and Chris Rosene, former Director of CPHA's Strengthening of Public Health Associations Program, all of whom knew and worked with Allen.
Sincerely,
Jim Chauvin
To: Presidents, Secretary Generals, and other WFPHA Members and Colleagues:
From: Dr. Barbara J. Hatcher, WFPHA Secretary General
Sadly, we report that Dr. Allen K. Jones, former Secretary General of the World Federation of Public Health Associations, passed away this weekend on February 9, 2008. Dr. Jones was also the former director of International Health Programs and Educational Services (now Learning and Global Public Health) from February 1999-September 2005 at the American Public Health Health Association.
Dr. Jones is survived by his wife, Beverly and son Andrew. Flowers or cards may be sent to Gawler's Funeral Home where there will be a viewing on Friday Feb. 15, and donations can be sent to Georgetown Presbyterian Church where services will be held on Saturday, February 16.
If you would like to express your condolences, please visit http://www.legacy.com/washingtonpost/GB/GuestbookView.aspx?PersonId=103234121 and sign the guest book created as a tribute to Dr. Jones.
Joseph Gawler Sons Funeral Home
5130 Wisconsin Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20015
USA
Georgetown Presbyterian Church
3115 P Street, NW
Washington, DC 2007
USA
Charlene R. Bright
Program Coordinator
World Federation of Public Health Associations
Website: www.wfpha.org
12th World Congress on Public Health: Making a Difference in Global Public Health: Education, Research and Practice - April 27-May 1, 2009
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