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A lovely man and ever generous with his hopes for peace and linguistic human rights. Thank you, Francis, for the links. I too have collected some of his posters over the years, but I think you’ve got them all in your folder. Maybe not these 1986 and 1993
(as usual prescient) letters from Dell Hymes to Francisco, though.</div>
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Dear colleagues,</div>
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I recently learned the sad news of the passing of Francisco Gomes de Matos in July 2025. He was a pioneer of peace linguistics and a tireless advocate for peace and linguistic human rights. A lovely tribute to him by Jocelyn Wright is available
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I had the honor of knowing Francisco, who was truly delightful in correspondence. He would regularly share his posters and poetry with his friends. I have collected a few of the posters he had most recently shared with me in
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this folder</a>. I also thought it would be fitting to share this poem he sent me on the occasion of his 90th birthday:</div>
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Good 90 years to reach<br>
There is still more to teach<br>
So i ll keep up poster creating.<br>
Hoping Human Dignity to be elevating<br>
And for Peace to be educating.<br>
All for global Harmony<br>
And for the good of Humanity<br>
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May this be a humble plea<br>
Bringing together you and me<br>
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Francisco Gomes de Matos<br>
A peace linguist from Recife Brazil</div>
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Rest in peace, dear friend.</div>
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Best,</div>
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Francis</div>
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