May we always feel Fantu’s spirit.

Vila i frid

A final thank you and farewell. The discussions with you were very helpful, always. Thank you also for your friendship and for giving so much of your knowledge on Ethiopia and development in General, including democracy and human rights.

Bright memories. Always good company.

Tack för all tid och alla goda samtal vi fick tillsammans. Nu har du fått vila efter en lång kamp och vi saknar dig så mycket.
Kramar

En sista hälsning

Ditt minne lever

Vila i frid Fantu

Vila i frid

Sänder er värme och omtanke i denna svåra stund

Thank you for all that you have given us

Kära Fantu,
Vi minns dig med värme och kärlek.

Prof. Fantu,
You were truly one of a kind!
Beyond your wealth of knowledge, you were incredibly respectful, humble and down-to-earth person. You were a mentor, supporter… and a Genuine Friend. You'll always hold a special place in our hearts. May Your soul rest in Eternal Peace!

Dear Fantu, we miss you so much. Thank you for your kindness, warmth and the good times we shared in Washington DC and Stockholm. We wish that our inspiring talks and all the joy could continue. You left us too early, Fantu. Our warmest thoughts and condolences to the family.

Dear Prof Fantu thank you for your spirits saying good bye as you were constantly in my mind these past couple of weeks. I wish I said hi. Thank you for everything, your kindness and your great works lives with us forever! My condolences to the family. May he rest in peace!

Kära Fantu, tack för de fina stunderna med intressanta diskussioner, de kloka reflektionerna du delade med oss - särskilt om Etiopien och Afrika. Vila i frid.♥️

Professor Fantu, it was an honor to have known you. You were a very humble person, a great intellectual, and an incredible mentor. Rest in peace.

Deeply saddened by the passing of Professor Fantu Cheru.

His academic engagement enriched the PhD program of the Department of Political Science and International Studies, Bahir Dar University.

Heartfelt condolences to his family, colleagues, and students.

Dear Prof., you were more than a friend; you were a brother. I am devastated and heartbroken
by your passing.
Thank you for all that you gave to others and for the privilege of your friendship. You will be deeply missed and forever remembered.
Rest in peace, my dear brother.

Fantu, you have left your mark on all of us and on the world. Your dedication to economic justice is unsurpassed. I have known no finer person, no better friend or colleague. 50 years are not enough, but Doug and I are grateful for all the time we had together with you.

Thank you for all the bright memories

Dear Fantu, You were an amazing friend and exceptional scholar whose warmth touched so many of us. Special friends like you never truly leave us, even after they are gone. You will live in our hearts forever. We will miss you dearly. Rest in Peace.

Dear Professor Fantu, you were a great scholar, mentor, friend and brother. Your contribution to Ethiopia’s development will continue to guide. You will be missed by many of us who worked with you in East Africa

Thank you for your warmth, empathy and the openness with which you engaged. You were far ahead in your scholarship and your contributions will continue to be a guide. Rest in peace old friend

Dear Fantu,
Miss you and will carry the memories of you in my heart forever.

Kära Fantu!
Tack och vila i frid ❤️