Council for a Livable World

Political action to reduce nuclear threats

  • Elections
    • Senate Victories
    • House Victories
    • Political Analysis
    • Who We’ve Helped Elect
  • Legislation
    • Key National Security Legislation
    • National Security Legislative Calendar
    • Legislative Achievements
  • Take Action
    • Avoiding Oppenheimer’s Nuclear Nightmare in Our Current Reality
    • Twin Threats: Climate Change and Nuclear War
    • Issues
    • Join Our Email List
    • Become a Member
  • About
    • Staff
    • Press
    • Newsletter
    • Boards & Experts
    • Jobs & Internships
    • Financials and Annual Reports
    • Contact Us
  • Donate
  • Search
You are here: Home / Blog / Statement from CLW Executive Director John Tierney on the passing of Paul Castleman

March 26, 2018

Statement from CLW Executive Director John Tierney on the passing of Paul Castleman

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our beloved and much respected colleague, Paul Castleman, a longtime Council for a Livable World board member. 

We will sorely miss his sound judgment, passion for Council for a Livable World issues, good humor and intellect. 

He loved to lobby on arms control issues with former Council President Jerome Grossman, and provided wise counsel during organizational difficulties throughout the years.

Current board members shared kind words about him; all sentiments I echo:

“We have lost another giant and have a great void.”

“We have lost a real stalwart who seemed to have been around from the beginning… he supported the organization with passion and equanimity. He will be greatly missed.”

“He was an out-of-the-box thinker, a rare and precious gift.”

“Paul contributed an enormous amount of his time to help the Council be an effective voice for sensible nuclear arms control policies.”

“Paul Castleman’s passing is more than sad because it means the loss of a champion of nuclear disarmament.”

“We looked forward to his voice. What he said was wise, humane, and framed in the interest of the broader goals and mission of our two organizations. We will miss Paul’s being part of the community of board members at the Council.”

“He has been such a vibrant presence in our meetings and so full of spirit that it is hard to believe that one so young and young at heart is gone. He was generous, passionate, funny, well-informed, direct, warm, and open. I liked him immediately. How I wish we could bring him back to our Board meeting(s)! There will always been an empty seat at the table and in my heart for Paul. We shall not see his like again.”

In his obituary, his family graciously requested donations be made to the Council for a Livable World in his memory.

We extend our deepest condolences to his wife, Linda Blackstone, his children and extended family.

Posted in: Blog, Press Releases

Recent Posts

  • An Early Look at the 2026 Senate Elections May 9, 2025
  • Shawn Rostker: ‘Quiet diplomacy is likely happening, even if the public posture is more restrained’ May 7, 2025
  • Council: Front and Center: April 21, 2025 April 21, 2025
  • Council: Front and Center: March 22, 2025 March 22, 2025
  • STATEMENT ON TRUMP-ZELENSKYY OVAL OFFICE MEETING February 28, 2025
Council for a Livable World logo

820 1st Street NE, Suite LL-180
Washington, D.C. 20002
Phone: 202.543.4100

Elections

  • Meet The Candidates
  • Senate Candidates
  • House Candidates
  • Who We’ve Helped Elect

Legislation

  • Key National Security Legislation
  • National Security Legislative Calendar
  • Legislative Achievements

Take Action

  • Issues
  • Join Our Email List
  • Become a Member

About

  • History & Mission
  • Staff
  • Press
  • Newsletter
  • Boards & Experts
  • Jobs & Internships
  • Financials and Annual Reports
  • Contact Us
  • Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation
  • Twitter
  • YouTube
  • Instagram
  • Facebook

© 2025 Council for a Livable World
Privacy Policy