My dear father, #DanielEllsberg, died this morning June 16 at 1:24 a.m., four months after his diagnosis with pancreatic cancer. His family surrounded him as he took his last breath. He had no pain and died peacefully at home. commondreams.org/opinion/dan…
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At one point he said, if he were to have a gravestone, that he would say: "He became a part of the anti-Vietnam and anti-nuclear movement." By chance, my interview about him, for release this Father's Day weekend, was posted today. plough.com/en/topics/justice…

A Father’s Legacy to His Son – and His Country

Robert Ellsberg talks about his father, Daniel Ellsberg, their relationship, and his impact in this interview.

plough.com

Jun 16, 2023 · 6:36 PM UTC

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Replying to @RobertEllsberg
I'm sorry to hear this news. I had the pleasure of encountering your dad a few years back and was taken by how personable and caring he was. That, of course, is in addition to his legendary actions!
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Replying to @RobertEllsberg
Thank you, Robert. Beautifully written. Yes, he is a spiritual father in my life too.
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Love to you and your mother Patricia 🙏💗
Replying to @RobertEllsberg @Snowden
I haven't research, but on the face of it, he seemed an honourable man / whistle blower
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May your father's memory be a blessing to you and us all. Today, I have shed tears, but I promise that for the rest of my life, his name and memory will bring a smile!
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Replying to @RobertEllsberg @Snowden
I would hope only anti-nuclear in the sense of nuclear war. Nuclear is the answer to cleaner and more sustainable energy, which obviously the government doesn’t want for the people.
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He is surely in a better place than we are now. Let us hope.
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So sorry for your loss. Your father was a good man.