Today, Dr Dvir Abramovich, Chair of The B’nai B’rith Anti-Defamation Commission (ADC), issued the following statement on the death of Ben Cowen, son to Lady Cowen and the late Sir Zelman Cowen:
“It is with a heavy heart and profound sadness that we mourn the death of Ben Cowen, a much-admired and passionate community leader who was deeply devoted to several causes and who leaves behind a legacy of good works. The Cowen family has had profound and long-standing connection to the ADC, most notably when the late Sir Zelman Cowen served as the inaugural President of our organisation’s Council of Advisors. We extend our heartfelt condolences and sympathies to Lady Cowen, to Ben’s wife and children, family, friends and supporters. It’s a terrible loss for those who were lucky to know him and may his memory be a blessing to us all. ”
The B’nai B’rith Anti-Defamation Commission, founded in 1979, is Australia’s leading civil rights organization fighting racism through educational programs that combat bigotry, prejudice and all forms of hatred.
For further information please contact Dr Dvir Abramovich on (03) 9272 5677.