Assyrian American Civic Club of Chicago

It is with deep regret and sorrow that we have to inform , Senator John Nimrod passed away, Sunday, January 4, 2009.
Funeral of Late Senator John Nimrod was held private for the family members only per family's decision.

A public memorial service is scheduled to be held by AUA & AUAF on Saturday, February 14th between 2:00 PM & 5:00 PM at Mar Giwargis Church at 7201 N. Ashland in Chicago.


On Sunday, January 4, 2009, Senator John Nimrod, former Illinois State Senator, former Secretary General of the Assyrian Universal Alliance and Chairperson of the Unrepresented Nations and Peoples Organization General Assembly, passed away at the age of 86.

Nimrod was Combat veteran, World War II (1942-1946) and Korean conflict (1950-1952) and Six years service in Europe and Far East, Graduated first in O.C.S. at Fort Benning, Georgia. He held six battle stars, combat infantry badge, bronze star and Wahrung Korean medal, which is the highest award given to a non-Korean civilian. He honorably discharged as Captain, 1952

Nimrod was elected senator for state of Illinois, 4th district (1973-7983). He was elected Republican Party official for 16 years. He worked with 6 US presidents, cabinet members and numerous members of Congress.
Nimrod, a beloved leader of the Assyrian Community worldwide was known as “Senator”, long after he had retired from the Illinois Senate.

Nimrod, served for 11 years as the Secretary General of the Assyrian Universal Alliance, an umbrella organization representing the Assyrian Community worldwide.

Known for dogged support of the Assyrian Nation, he travelled tirelessly throughout the world for the establishment of an Assyrian Nation in the homeland of the Assyrian People in Northern Iraq.

Nimrod chaired the Unrepresented Nations and Peoples Organization (UNPO) General Assembly, an organization representing peoples of the world without countries for many years.

Known as a strong advocate for his cause, he was also known as a passionate Christian who saw the Christian Faith of the Assyrians, the first Christian Nation in history as their greatest strength.

Fearless, passionate, but loving, he traveled the world until illness slowed him down helping the worldwide Assyrian Christian Community through countless assistance, educational and relief projects.

Following the Liberation of Iraq, Nimrod traveled to newly freed Baghdad with one of the first Assyrian delegations to enter the country.

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Published on: 2005-09-27 (3276 reads)