RIP Henri Landwirth of GKTW

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Retired and living 2 miles from The Castle.

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• Apr 17, 2018

• #1

Sad news story, Henri Landwirth, the founder of Give Kids the World has passed at age 91. Sounds like a long life well lived and huge contributions to children facing health challenges. http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/os-henri-landwirth-obit-give-kids-the-world-20180417-story.html

 

hedberg1661

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• Apr 17, 2018

• #2

Truly sad. His contributions to the community will be felt forever.

 

SorcererHeidi

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• Apr 17, 2018

• #3

Oh - how very sad, God rest his soul. He has done, and will continue to do, so much for children and families with life's challenges.

What fitting timing - Right before seeing this message, I was just leaving a voicemail for my financial adviser to confirm arrangements for after life gifting to GKTW - Mr. Landwirth must have been guiding my actions.

 

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superme80

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May 2, 2010

• Apr 17, 2018

• #4

What a blessing he was to so many. May he rest in peace.

 

marivigi

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• Apr 17, 2018

• #5

Sad to hear

RIP

 

Alicenwonderment

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Mar 21, 2011

• Apr 17, 2018

• #6

Wow! I'm so sad. I have a lot of respect for Henri. During my advanced internship I spent over a 100 volunteer hours in the village from January to June. It truly is a magical place. I never got to meet him personally but just being in the village you could feel how special a person he was. He could have been bitter with coming from the concentration camps but he choose instead to give back. I now know many families (more than 10) that have a child that went to GKTW and had the time of their life.

Here are a few clips that tells his story.

Rest in Peace Henri!! The magic will continue because of you!!

 

Cousin Orville

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Aug 27, 2000

• Apr 17, 2018

• #7

Very sorry to hear that. What an incredible life he led.

 

GAN

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Jul 18, 2005

• Apr 21, 2018

• #8

Pam has been such a big part, I’m a little embarrassed to admit that I thought Henri had passed a while ago....

 

YachtClubWoman

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Apr 5, 2005

• Apr 21, 2018

• #9

I was at Kennedy Space Center today and there was a moment of silence for him during the astronaut hall of fame induction ceremony