ITANAGAR/AALO , Sep 19: The Arunachal Publishers and Broadcasters Guild (APBG) has expressed deep sorrow at the passing of Gamde Ete Gamlin, beloved mother of Chairman APBG , former APC President and Founding Editor of Eastern Sentinel, Jarpum Gamlin.
Born on January 1, 1938, at Bene village in West Siang District, Late Gamde Ete Gamlin lived a life of dignity, courage, and compassion. She was not only the matriarch of a distinguished family—including Former Minister Jarkar Gamlin, Former Chief Minister Late Jarbom Gamlin, Maj Gen Jarken Gamlin, Smt. Jarjum Gamlin Ete, Jarsa Gamlin, Jarter Gamlin Ronya, and Jarpum Gamlin—but also a source of strength, guidance, and inspiration to all who knew her.
Remembered as a doting grandmother and great-grandmother, a loving and caring mother, and a disciplinarian who almost singlehandedly raised her children as well as many others, her legacy of resilience, love, and service will remain cherished forever.
On behalf of the publishing and broadcasting fraternity of Arunachal Pradesh, we extend our heartfelt condolences to Shri Jarpum Gamlin and the entire bereaved family.
We pray for eternal peace to the departed soul and strength to the family in this moment of grief.
In a separate press statement, the Arunachal Press Club (APC) and Arunachal Pradesh Union of Working Journalists (APUWJ) have deeply mourned the demise of Gamde Ete Gamlin, mother of former APC president and Founding Editor (proprietor) of Eastern Sentinel Jarpum Gamlin.
Born on January 1, 1938, at Bene village in West Siang district to late Kigam Ete and late Mima Nomuk Ete, Gamde Ete Gamlin was married to Sokjar Gamlin in 1952.
In their condolence message, the APC and APUWJ said she was remembered as “a doting grandmother and great-grandmother, a loving and caring mother, and a disciplinarian who almost singlehandedly raised her own children as well as nephews, nieces and children of friends and acquaintances.”
They further noted that her demise has left “a void not only in her family but also among all those who drew strength and guidance from her wisdom and resilience.”
“She embodied dignity, courage, and compassion in equal measure. Her unwavering support to her family and community will be cherished as her enduring legacy,” the joint statement said.
“On behalf of the media fraternity of Arunachal Pradesh, we extend our deepest condolences to Jarpum Gamlin and the bereaved family members. We pray for eternal peace to the departed soul,” it added.
