A Soldier for God: Remembering Dr. Bo Hi Pak
FFWPU-USA
It’s been two years since the late Dr. Bo Hi Pak, an early Unificationist leader, ascended to the spirit world. Today marks the 2nd anniversary of his World Level Seonghwa Observance Ceremony, held in Korea on January 15, 2019. Unificationists in the U.S. and internationally paid their respects to Dr. Pak with special tributes worldwide. Today, let us remember his life of service lived for the sake of others.
Born August 18, 1930, Dr. Pak was a lieutenant colonel in the Korean army when he joined the Unification movement in the 1950s. He played a considerable role as part of the original 36 Couples, blessed in marriage with Ki Sook Yoon by Family Federation for World Peace and Unification (FFWPU) co-founders Rev. Dr. Sun Myung Moon and Dr. Hak Ja Han Moon, affectionately known as True Parents. Dr. Pak quickly became Rev. Moon’s “right-hand man” and “top deputy” as the translator and voice of True Parents for many decades.
On January 12, 2019, Dr. Pak ascended to the spirit world at the age of 90 (Korean age). He lived a truly rich life as one of the many early disciples of Rev. Moon, selflessly serving his community and contributing a long list of accomplishments and victories. Most notably, through CAUSA International and its subsidiaries, Dr. Pak helped frame and implement a multifaceted strategy to enable the U.S. and democratic world to defeat communism during the final years of the Cold War.
Additionally, Dr. Pak served as president of the International Summit Council for World Peace, the Association for the Unity of Latin America (AULA), and the International Security Council. Through these high-level organizations, Dr. Pak was able to bring royalty, presidents, heads of state, prime ministers, and global leaders of society to Rev. and Dr. Moon, including meetings with Mikhail Gorbachev in Moscow and Kim Il Sung in North Korea.
Of his many legacies, the Little Angels Children’s Folk Ballet of Korea remains an extraordinary gift to the world from Rev. and Dr. Moon that was personally guided by Dr. Pak’s innate sense of beauty and charm. His powerful faith, intelligence, and charisma influenced many great providential projects, including the World Media Association, News World, Noticias del Mundo, Ultimas Noticias (Uruguay), and The Washington Times.
In 1978, Dr. Pak published the book Truth Is My Sword, his testimonial to Rev. and Dr. Moon which he dedicated to them:
“Reverend and Mrs. Sun Myung Moon opened up a totally new area of being for me. Truth Is My Sword is dedicated to them. They gave me rebirth and purpose in life. Because of them, God was made real in my heart. Through them I gained vision and hope for the world in which we live. The teachings of Reverend and Mrs. Moon can be summed up in these few words: love and sacrifice for God and humanity.”—Dr. Bo Hi Pak
As a beloved mentor and father figure to many, who devoted his life to God’s providence, let us honor Dr. Pak’s legacy of love and service to others.
You can see photos, video, and more from Dr. Pak’s 2019 World Level Seonghwa Observance Ceremony here.
