Dear Friends,

To celebrate Marx Vilaire Aristide’s life and contributions to Haiti and the Washington, DC community, a memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 10, 2004 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Please join us in this celebration at the following location:

Howard University

Andrew Rankin Memorial Chapel

2371 Sixth Street, NW

Washington, DC 20059

A reception will follow at the Howard University Blackburn Center from 6 p.m to 8 p.m.

As many of you know, Marx passed away on June 20, 2004 as a result of a tragic car accident. His funeral was held in Brooklyn, New York on the 26^th of June in the presence of several hundred family members, friends, and well wishers. Marx is survived by his daughter, parents, brother, sister, fiancée, as well as many other loving family members and friends.

Marx lived in the Washington, DC area for over 10 years during which, he acquired a Master’s in Economics at Howard University, served as the co-Director of the Quixote Center, Executive Director of the Washington Office on Haiti, co-founder of Kalfou Kreyòl, and publisher of Roots. His most recent projects included the launching of the Haitian-American Skill Share Foundation and the organizing of the unprecedented cruise to commemorate the bicentennial of Haiti’s independence with the likes of Ron Daniels and Danny Glover.

One of Marx’s passions and strengths was his love and dedication to his seven-year old daughter, Anaïse Aristide. In honoring Marx, a trust fund has been established to help defray the costs of her college education. Contributions are being accepted at this time. Please make all checks or money order payable to Anaïse Aristide and forward your name, and/or organization, contact information, and contributions to:

Anaïse Aristide Educational Fund

P.O. Box 76521

Washington, DC 20013

Please email friendsofmarx@yahoo.com for more information.