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I am truly sorry to hear about Carol. We can praise God, for where we know she is right now. My prayer is for Jesus to wrap you in his loving arms, enveloping you in his peace to help you through this time, providing you his strength to lean on. It is our darkest times in which his light shines so bright. God bless you. —
Please tell John that I am very sorry to hear the news about his wife Carol. Condolences to him and please continue your good work when you can. —
As one who has also just lost the love of my life after 33 years of a very non-boring marriage, and being a political conservative at heart, my heart goes out to John on the loss of his beloved Carol. I can relate, and I can't offer enough words to soothe his spirit, because even after six months without my Susie, I hardly have any of my own. Just remember this: John, she's up there rooting for you, urging God to give you the strength to keep on keeping on, and I'm sure that He's listening. Believe that, know that, and you will get what you need to do what needs to be done. May the souls of the faithful departed, through the Mercy of God, rest in peace, and let light perpetual shine upon them. Amen.—
I am so sorry to hear about Carol's passing, we are praying for you all.—
Please accept my condolences for the loss of Carol Whitehead. I did not know her personally, but she seemed like a great woman and she was doing the Lord’s work.— God Bless,
Jesse and I are at a loss for words to describe our sorrow and sympathy over the loss of Carol Whitehead. We greatly appreciate Rutherford's support and encouragement in the battle for religious liberties and know that Carol had a significant part in that. We pray that God's grace will provide comfort and peace to John and the Whitehead family, and continued blessing on the Rutherford Institute.—
I am so saddened to learn of your wife’s passing and so appreciate the many virtues extolled in the message received. As a supporter of The Rutherford Institute, which I will continue to be, I have enjoyed your Christmas card each year picturing your precious family. I think of you as a strong servant who has faced many difficulties, and this one is a mountain. I pray that God will give you His comfort, Peace and strength for the hour. You are in my prayers. — Respectfully,
Please accept my deepest condolence in the passing of Carol Rutherford. I have been, and continue to be a great admirer of The Rutherford Institute. — Warmly in Our Lord,
You all have our prayers and thoughts with our deepest love. —
Having known John and Carol years ago, we are saddened by her death. May God comfort the entire family---especially John. —
So sorry for your loss. —
We're so sorry for your loss. We'll keep John, his family, and your organization in our prayers during this sad time. —
Mrs. Whitehead was such a joy to be around. I am very sorry for your loss. —
I am sorry to hear of the death of your lovely companion. God be with you. — Sincerely,
It took me up to this day to write you my personal message. I am broken hearted for your sorrow. I lost my husband of 38 years on July 2, 2007. It's not any easier today. I would like you to know that we are admiring your work for many years and we thank you a lot for all you are doing daily to protect our constitutional rights to free worship in public places. God bless you and your family. I pledge my continuing support. I hope more lawyers will follow in your footsteps. — Sincerely,
Blessings and prayers to John and his loved ones. And thank you John for enlightening me about so many things during my youth through your books, Stealing of America, End of Man, American Dream. —
I am deeply sadened to hear of your wife's passing and would like to offer my condolences. —
Although I didn’t know Carol, I was saddened by the news of her passing. I know from experience, that every great and GODLY man has an equally great and GODLY women by his side. No words can comfort John other than the comfort that the Lord Jesus has with open arms for his wife Carol. Carol is now in a GREAT place with the other saints… —
I am so sorry to hear of Carol's untimely death. While I did not know her, I know how crucial a role she obviously played in all of John's endeavours, and that they were a team. I do enjoy reading the blog, it is a font of common sense. Please tell John to take all the time he needs, and I will say a prayer for him. —
Please accept my deepest sympathy on your loss of Carol. May God substain you and yours through this terrible tragedy. — Sincerely,
I am so very sorry to hear of Carol's passing. Although we never met, I knew her from Slaying Dragons and from hearing John and Nisha speak of her. I developed a very great respect for her. You are in my prayers. —
I could hardly believe the news of Carol's sudden passing and am shocked and saddened about your loss. You are in my prayers, and Sarah's, and we are thinking of you and your family in this most difficult time. Carol was such a wonderful presence at your side nearly every time I saw you, a true and pleasant partner who shared in so much. Her loss is our loss and our community's loss as well. — Sincerely,
I pray for the soul of Carol Whitehead and for the healing of all her loved ones. I thank all of you for your tremendous service to humanity, and appreciate your struggle to gain funding for such a noble endeavor.
May Carol rest in peace. —
Our condolences go out to you and your family on the passing of your beloved wife and partner. So many years together..... God truly blessed the two of you. May God comfort you in your time of sorrow. — Sincerely,
Me Ke Aloha Mr. Whitehead! Thoughts and prayers have been sent to you and yours! As has been said "behind every 'successful' man, there is a woman..." I hope that you move through this time as best as is possible. You (and obviously) your wife have brought to light what true freedom is, and must continue to be. My wife has a bumper sticker: God gave us free choice, Why can't government? Your efforts (and diverse weekly musings) are helping to move many of us in the best direction. — Malama Pono,
Although I don't know you personally I do feel I know of you through my support of the Rutherford Institute. I too mourn the loss of Carol for I know she was your life's partner and very much involved with the Rutherford Institute. In spite of your great loss, I hope you will continue to carry on with The Rutherford Institute. — Sincerely,
I was deeply saddened to hear of Carol's untimely passing yesterday. While we'd met only a handful of times, she always impressed me as a kind, thoughtful, determined and loving woman. I know this must be a very difficult time for your family. Our prayers are with you. May Christ's peace be in your hearts. —
I am so sorry to hear of this awful tragedy. I was glad to have had the opportunity to meet your wife when she traveled with you to Washington for a Constitution Project event, and I know how closely you worked together. She will truly be missed. Please know that our thoughts and best wishes are with you. — With sympathy,
Please give John my deepest condolences. I met him in 1988 when I formed the Oklahoma branch of the Rutherford Institute and came to DC for a conference. He's a great man and I know Carol meant a lot to him. Please let him know that he is in my prayers. —
Our condolences on the passing away of a great woman. —
My heart hurts for you. I have and will continue to pray for comfort during this most difficult time. — Genuinely,
We are so sorry.....we are praying for you john! —
I was shocked to hear about Carol’s going home to be with our Lord Jesus Christ. She will be greatly missed by all. I called her the ‘den mom’ of the Rutherford Institute. What a servant’s attitude and life! Her loving personality and kindness were always evident. I will miss hearing her happy voice and loving kindness which she so graciously expressed. She was always helping John, her family and the Institute. Devoted to say the least. She balanced the eccentricities of John with love and care. She definitely was a Proverbs 31 woman during her earthly sojourn and I am sure our Lord welcomed her into heaven with a “well done thou good and faithful servant”. May God bring comfort to John, all the family and the Institute in this time of grief. You’ll be in our prayers. — In Christ,
I know that my sadness cannot compare to your own. Please add me to the list of people who have been touched by Carol's kindness. You are all in my prayers. —
I am praying for you and your family at this time of loss. May the Lord give you the oil of joy for your mourning and sadness and the peace that passeth understanding during this time. If I can do anything for you during this time, please let me know. —
I was really taken aback when I had heard this evening that Carol had died. She was your right arm and the steadying hand that kept you and family and ministry optimistic through many trying times. It is so hard to think after the thirty some years that I have known you and family that precious Carol is with the Lord and you are alone. —
Please send my personal condolences to John Whitehead and his family on the loss of his beloved wife, Carol. I was so saddened to read of her passing, but know that she reigns with Christ in heaven. As an over twenty some year admirer and supporter of the Rutherford Institute, I will pass along Carol's home going information along w/ a note of condolences on my political Facebook page. I recently started this page to assist in dispersing political information regarding a California state wide political candidate that I act as an advisor to and, and in addition educate others on Christian conservative values. Because of my agenda, I've previously included information about the Rutherford for my followers, many of whom are in high positions in the Republican party, but some are new to the conservative ideology and cause. Again, my sympathies and condolences. — Sincerely,
No words can express our sadness at the news of your wife's passing. You and your family are in our prayers. — Sincerely,
I couldn't believe it when i heard about Carol. My deepest sympathy during this time. It gives me some comfort that you have such a great family to be with each other during this time. If there is anything i can do to help please don't hesitate to call on me. —
What a shock! I feel privileged to have met Carol briefly. It was clear that she was very much a source of the intellectual and spiritual energy that drives TRI. My prayers are with John, their children and grandchildren, Nisha, and all of the "family" that works so hard on behalf of justice and faith. —
I was sorry to read of the passing of Carol Whitehead. I have prayed for John Whitehead and the family. May our God be a comfort to all of you. — Blessings,
I extend my condolences to Mr. Whitehead and to the rest of the staff. May the Lord richly comfort each of you. Praise God for the assurance of salvation through Christ. —
John, I am so sorry. A bright light has been dimmed and I too am diminished by your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to assuage the grief you now endure. —
I am sorry to hear of the passing of Carol and our prayers are with you all. Having been married to the most wonderful woman in the world myself I can only imagine what it would be like to lose her. May God strengthen you and comfort you all. —
Our heartfelt sympathies to John and his family. Carol was a great lady. —
I am so sorry to have received this announcement. Please believe that Carol is being united with family and friends in heaven. She and John have established a relationship that today is bringing sorrow; however, John knows that Carol's life on this earth was lead by God. My prayers for the staff, friends, and most especially family during this time. —
Shock and sadness don't even begin to describe how Ray and I feel after hearing the news about Carol. This is tempered only by the "blessed assurance" that because Jesus belonged to her and she to Him that she is with him now saying "it's all true, it really, really is true truth!" I know she would wish to convey that message to you and to your children and grandchildren to keep on keeping on, because at the end there is the crown and the verdict "well done thou good and faithful servant." Carol was beautiful, vibrant, funny (I loved her laugh) and a joy to be with. I remember her picking me up at the hotel a few years ago in that topless Jeep. She was wearing a skirt and flip-flops. She never left the 60's! What an incredible support she has been to you over the years. Those meals at your home will never be forgotten. Carol brought joy and delight to any room she entered. You are the most fortunate of men to have had her for as long as you did and Jesus, too. —
Today the Central Virginia community is mourning the loss of Carol Whitehead, who unexpectedly passed away yesterday. My heart goes out to Carol's husband and my dear friend John, their children and grandchildren. Carol was integral to the success of the Rutherford Institute, which she and John founded together in 1982. She was sincerely one of the kindest people I have ever known. Carol, you are missed. —
Just wanted to send my regards to Mr. Whitehead and the rest of the Rutherford Institute. I read about Mrs. Whitehead in the paper this morning. If you could let him know that my thoughts are with him and his family, I’d really appreciate it. —
I am very sorry to hear of Carol Whitehead’s death. Although I never met her I visited with John Whitehead in Feb 05. He spoke of Carol getting him on a better diet to improve his health. I imagine his heart must be very heavy. — With Greatest Respect,
So very, very, very sorry:
'Grow old along with me
Two branches of one tree
View the setting sun
When the day is done
God bless our(your) love
God bless our(your) love.'
"The LORD IS THERE".
Gennady & I are deeply saddened over this loss for you and your family.
You all are in our prayers.
We are so blessed to have been helped through the hard work and wonderful service that your organization did for us during one of the most difficult times in our lives. We will forever be changed because of you and your wife's dedication and service to our Father in Heaven and to the United States of America through this blessed organization. You all remain in our prayers and have our deepest sympathies. — God bless you,
Please convey to John Whitehead and his family that the Hawaii community of Rutherford Institute supporters will be praying for him and his family in his time of loss and thanking the Lord for all of our fond memories of Carol’s impact on all of us who were blessed to have known her. Today happens to be the monthly board meeting of the Hawaii CLS organization. Let him know that Scott Makuakane, Tom Rulon, Mark Pettitnato, Sandy Young, Trevor Brown, Amanda Chang, Bob Taylor, Harlan Kimura, Steve Harltley, Ken Wong, Mark Beatty and I will be taking some time during our meeting to reflect on our memories of Carol. —
When, I learned of Carol’s passing, my heart sank. I thought, what will happen to Mr. Whitehead, the kids, it can’t be true……….. only to learn it was true. But, when I think of Carol and the legacy she leaves behind it‘s so powerful. Carol was truly one of a kind. She was the most caring, loving, hard working, and sweetest person that you would ever meet. She was the rock for the whole family and for Mr. Whitehead. She would welcome you into her home and cook the most amazing dishes and desserts. We have truly lost a wonderful woman, but Heaven has gained a rich treasure. I offer my Prayers and rich Blessings to all of you as you try to move forward during this difficult time. — Love and Blessings,
Deepest sympathy to John. Glad Carol is in a better place. —
I was so sorry to hear of Carol's passing. Please know I admired her deeply and extend my condolences to all her family and friends. — Regards,
My wife and I are deeply saddened by the loss of Carol Whitehead. As anyone who ever worked at or was around TRI knows, Carol was a tremendous person and instrumental to everything TRI was and everything it did. She and John are among the closest married couples I've ever known. So much so that it is impossible to think of all of the great contributions John has made to the defense of our constitutional freedoms without immediately thinking of Carol. Most importantly, however, and despite her small stature, Carol was a giant woman of God. She was a committed follower of Christ and a woman of prayer. I pray for peace and comfort for John, the kids, and the TRI staff. — Grace & Peace,
To say I know how you feel, is nothing more than a lie. I too have a wife who for the past 50 years, (June 6) has stood behind me and with me in the operation of a small radio station in a small community, struggling to carve out a living, by broadcasting things that would or could help the local residence. I have written before for permission to use some of John Whitehead's material in my various talk shows. I credit him with writing the material to help build a greater America. The comments I receive when I use and talk about an article are many and positive. I pray that Mr. Whitehead will continue to contribute in the way he has the past years, and he and all of you will always keep Carol in your prayers. Thank you for sharing this information with us. —
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. The news absolutely shocked me. Carol was a fantastic person and brought such positive energy to my time at the Rutherford Institute last summer. She always had a smile for me, and was always so helpful. She never minded going out of her way to help me locate something or to find a phone number. You are doing such great things, and I'm sure she is still watching over you. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. —
My heartfelt gratitude goes out to Carol Whitehead for all she has done for the Rutherford Institute. May the love of God be with her forevermore. Much appreciation goes to the Rutherford Institute Staff for all they have done, are doing, and will continue to do. Though I do not personally know John and Carol Whitehead, our lives have remarkable similarities. Being older, my issue was liquor and alcohol, along with smoking, gambling, and worse habits. I too, had a day when the divine Light came, the "still small voice" was heard and my life changed forevermore. That was 1958. Spending a few years getting things together, I went into the ministry in 1971. However, there is no doubt about it, the Whiteheads have done far more for humanity than I. While I'm unknown, they are widely known. Bless them, their family and the Institute for all everyone is doing. John Whitehead already knows God will grant him whatever is needed, and whatever is required, for him to continue. I truly hurt for him and pray for all. —
My wife Marci and I are so shocked and saddened by this news. Carol was a shining example of Christ-like warmth, caring, and light, and she touched our lives in a permanent way in just the few weeks I spent at Rutherford. We are so sorry for your loss, but we are comforted by the knowledge that she is with the Lord. —
I am very sorry to hear this sad news of Carol's passing. I know you believe, by your faith, she is still with you in a sense, and I hope that you and yours will find solace in that. I wish you well. —
I was shocked to see the email a few minutes ago about Carol’s death. I am reminded of a poem about the birth of the Christ child which contains the lines: “Change is always painful, being as it is a goodbye.” I will hold you all in the light in my daily prayers. May you celebrate Carol’s life and witness while you mourn her passing. — Peace & Trust,
Please accept my profound condolences an Carol's passing. It saddens me profoundly that you have lost a wife and partner. I am grieving with you. — Your thankful friend,
I'm so saddened by Carol's passing and your loss. I greatly enjoyed getting to meet Carol through the 2006 internship program. She seemed like such a kind, caring, and loving person who was filled with joy, and she had a great gift of hospitality to others. I know that Mr. Whitehead and TRI wouldn't be where they are without her. I trust Carol is filled with unspeakable joy now in the presence of God. But I mourn for the rest of us who are no longer in her presence, especially for you, the ones closest to her. I pray that you will find comfort and stength in God at this time. — Sincerely,
To all of the Whitehead family and the friends at The Rutherford Institute, I'm so sorry to hear about Mrs. Whitehead. She was one of the most genuine and kind-hearted people I have ever met. It's hard to imagine not stopping to chat with her for a few moments on the way to Mr. Whitehead's office. She will be thoroughly missed. — With deepest condolences,
I am so sorry. —
My husband, Kenneth Wiser, was John's uncle. I lost him after 54 years of marriage July 1, 2005. John came to the funeral. My prayers are with you "Johnny Wayne". I know it will be hard, but with God on your side, makes it better. — Sincerely
Our hearts and our prayers go out to you. Thank you so very much for the work you have done and continue to do. We pray God will comfort and direct you through this difficult time. — ,
Lexington, KY
We are sorry for the loss of your wife, Carol. Let us extend our heartfelt sympathy to you and your family. The loss must touch you very deeply as you face these first numbing days of grief. While this is a tough time for you, we hope that you stay strong and we know that you will persevere and do justice to her memory. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. — Sincerely,
Having lost my own wife some 12 years ago, I can well recall the deep sense of loss when she passed away. I wish to express my deepest sympathies upon your loss, and profound gratitude for all that she has been and done. What an amazing gift from God she has been to all who knew her. — You are in my prayers,
We are stunned beyond words my husband and I and I am deeply pained and shocked by this incredible happening. Words are truly lacking. All I am able to express now are our most sincere and heartfeld condoleances to Mr. Whitehead, his family, and everyone at the Institute. She was an extraordinary woman. My thoughts, heart and prayers are with you in these devastating times. —
I have only recently discovered the Rutherford Institute website and have become an avid reader. I can only imagine what a loss Carol Whitehead must be based on the dynamic, spiritual, compassionate, sincere, thoughtful, admirable work that is exhibited here. My condolences to Mr. Whitehead. —
It is with great shock that I have heard of the death of Carol Whitehead. I have meet John and Carol only a few times; in particular a meal at an Italian Diner in April 1998 whilst I was visiting the Rutherford Institute. Please give my deepest condolences to John and every blessing on him. —
The Sons of Confederate Veterans in Virginia mourn the passing of this great lady. We truly thank the Rutherford Institute for their great work and realize how important a part Carol Whitehead was in making the dream a reality. —
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