Debilitated by a cancer that resulted from years of perpetual and constant attacks of the co-intelpro operation, Brother Kwame joined our ancestors Nov 15^th 1998. But his spirit and mind have transcended his physical death; as both entities find full expression and new lives in the form of the All-African People's Revolutionary Party and in the context of the struggle for Pan-Africanism. Kwame Ture in life was the living embodiment of African national liberation and scientific socialism; of Pan-Africanism. As our Young Ancestor -- he still stands for those very same things.

What he will be remembered for most is his uncompromising commitment to fight for our people in our struggle to build Pan-Africanism, and achieve power, peace and freedom; and prosperity. His long work in support/on behalf of the PLO, the Irish Republican movement, AIM, Cuba, Libya, revolutionary Korea, the Nation of Islam, his work serving the mass Pan-Africanist parties, the PDG, PAC, NJAC, and many other organizations and movements, speak to his determination. Each of these things were/are great stimulus for the further growth and development of the people's consciousness, the All-African People's Revolutionary Party, and Pan-Africanism.

Because of his great contribution to the struggle for justice all over the world; and for all peoples, -- his anti-imperialist war and anti-militarist activities, his participation in environmentalist, constitutional, civil, gender equality, and civic struggles, he has served the interest of many millions of people who had never seen him or heard him speak. This is the universal legacy of our great young Ancestor Kwame. In life Kwame was a man of the people, in death he has become a critical part of the people's collective conscience and personality. This is the continuing significance of our great leader, comrade and friend, Brother Kwame Ture.

As Minister Louis Farrakhan observed:

"Lives that are lived for personal gain and aggrandizement are lives that are lived in vain. The value of those lives in the eyes of Allah (God) and history are very little. Every life lived, to ensure that the eternal principles of freedom, justice and equality are gained and enjoyed by those who are deprived of these essentials of life, are the most valuable of human lives. Kwame Ture's life has not been lived for personal gain.