We are deeply saddened by the death of Dr Martin Vossler from Basel, a supporter of the Basel Peace Office, hero for the environment and one of the kindest people to have walked on this earth.
Dr Vossler was a full-time advocate for peace, disarmament and sustainability. He was co-founder of Swiss Physicians for Social Responsibility, which focuses on ending nuclear energy and nuclear weapons, and he was co-founder of Sun 21 which promotes renewable energy particularly in the transport sector.
Dr Vossler travelled around the world on foot, bicycle and other non-fossil-fuel forms of transport to promote healthy lifestyles and renewable energy. From 16 October 2006 to 8 May 2007 Dr Vosseler and his crew made history by completing the first trans-atlantic crossing using solar power.
Dr Vosseler was also a strong supporter of Basel Peace Office and our programs including Move the Nuclear Weapons Money. His endorsing meme for the campaign was featured in in the Move the Nuclear Weapons Money meme exhibition in New York last month, which was held in conjunction with the Count the Nuclear Weapons Money Action.
Dr Martin Vossler MD, Founder of PSR/IPPNW Switzerland, Co-founder of Sun21.
Featured in the Move the Nuclear Weapons Money exhibition, New York Oct 24-30, 2019.
Dr Vosseler died on 23 October 2019 after he was struck by a truck while bicycling in his hometown of Basel. He was 71 years old. We extend our sympathies and condolences to family and friends of Dr Vossler.
Dr Vossler may have passed on, but his inspiration, positive example and legacy for the planet will continue. Click here for a moving presentation by Dr Vossler about walking across the earth and sailing with solar power to Keep our Planet Intact.
A funeral ceremony for Dr Vossler will be held on Tues Nov 12th at 15.00h in the Basler Münster (cathedral). The ceremony will be live streamed for those who cannot make it to Basel. Follow this link.