A beautiful tribute. What an incredible life and legacy. Wish people could truly embrace multiculturalism. We don't have to choose just one and other cultures aren't a threat to our own. We can and should celebrate all.
My dad, from Iran, arrived in Philadelphia in 1943, with little other than his medical degree and a pocket full of bills. He too, was a bridge between lands, and taught all in his family the merits of immigration for those who cherish liberty and freedom. Our parents believed in so much that the Trump-Farage forces are tearing down right now--but Zeteo is performing a great service to all of us who are fighting back. Thank you for posting this video tribute! What a great dad.
I’m so sorry for your loss, Mehdi. Inshallah your father will be blessed with the highest reward in Paradise. May your memories bring you lasting comfort.
That is a beautiful tribute to a man that deserves no less Mehdi. My mother was an East Indian born in Calcutta. She met my father, a white man, a soldier, from Britain just before the 2nd WW and moved with him around the world. They met in India, he was stationed there. He not only fought his enemies he fought the entire British army's establishment. They said he had gone "native." He spent 24 years in service to his country. He understood something in those days of Gandhi, he learned to admire the oppressed for their strength. Also Gandhi for the strength he gave to them. Even though he, as a mounted policeman had to round him up and jail him for "disturbing the peace." He learned their language and gained respect for that alone. He spent some years there and when he moved, his wife and first born child went with him. They had 7 kids born in 5 different countries. He knew he could never leave my mum to fend for herself. Anybody that didn't like it got the sharp bite of his tongue and if they deserved it for disrespecting my mum got a bloody nose too. Life when we all moved to Britain after he was demobbed was, though we were poor, always full of laughter and love. They loved each other and when my mother died after just short of their 60th wedding anniversary, I always wished he had died first. He missed her so much. He got his strength from her and a few years later he also died. My mum never saw herself as a different race, just as having a different skin tone. She made friends with all nationalities because she wasn't easy to offend. She was the only brown skinned person in that city in the north of England but people treated her well. I don't know why prejudice got born over the years except to say that it never used to be like this. It was a rarity for people to behave badly back then. I'm glad your dad had the gumption to carry on regardless of what people thought. My parents gave me that gift too. I won't say, sorry for your loss because you may have lost the body but not the spirit.
What a loss! I’m so sorry for the loss of your dad, Mehdi. Sending love as you and your family grieve.
A beautiful tribute. What an incredible life and legacy. Wish people could truly embrace multiculturalism. We don't have to choose just one and other cultures aren't a threat to our own. We can and should celebrate all.
Mehdi, I’m so sorry for your loss. He must have been a great dad to have raised someone like you.
Deep condolences from Palestine. May he rest in power!
Condolences, Mehdi, and thank you for sharing this story. It affirms how all of us should live in this complex world.
Allah Yerhamo, sorry for your loss.
Very sorry for your loss,
He must been great father and proud having such a great son
Sending prayers for your dad. I'm sorry for your loss.
My dad, from Iran, arrived in Philadelphia in 1943, with little other than his medical degree and a pocket full of bills. He too, was a bridge between lands, and taught all in his family the merits of immigration for those who cherish liberty and freedom. Our parents believed in so much that the Trump-Farage forces are tearing down right now--but Zeteo is performing a great service to all of us who are fighting back. Thank you for posting this video tribute! What a great dad.
I’m so sorry for your loss, Mehdi. Inshallah your father will be blessed with the highest reward in Paradise. May your memories bring you lasting comfort.
Bless you and your dad, Mehdi.
As you, too, do every day, your dad made the world a better place than it would have been without him.
A beautiful tribute. May Allah reunite you in Jannah 🤍
Aameen
That is a beautiful tribute to a man that deserves no less Mehdi. My mother was an East Indian born in Calcutta. She met my father, a white man, a soldier, from Britain just before the 2nd WW and moved with him around the world. They met in India, he was stationed there. He not only fought his enemies he fought the entire British army's establishment. They said he had gone "native." He spent 24 years in service to his country. He understood something in those days of Gandhi, he learned to admire the oppressed for their strength. Also Gandhi for the strength he gave to them. Even though he, as a mounted policeman had to round him up and jail him for "disturbing the peace." He learned their language and gained respect for that alone. He spent some years there and when he moved, his wife and first born child went with him. They had 7 kids born in 5 different countries. He knew he could never leave my mum to fend for herself. Anybody that didn't like it got the sharp bite of his tongue and if they deserved it for disrespecting my mum got a bloody nose too. Life when we all moved to Britain after he was demobbed was, though we were poor, always full of laughter and love. They loved each other and when my mother died after just short of their 60th wedding anniversary, I always wished he had died first. He missed her so much. He got his strength from her and a few years later he also died. My mum never saw herself as a different race, just as having a different skin tone. She made friends with all nationalities because she wasn't easy to offend. She was the only brown skinned person in that city in the north of England but people treated her well. I don't know why prejudice got born over the years except to say that it never used to be like this. It was a rarity for people to behave badly back then. I'm glad your dad had the gumption to carry on regardless of what people thought. My parents gave me that gift too. I won't say, sorry for your loss because you may have lost the body but not the spirit.
A lovely tribute to your father and his life. 🙏💫❣️
I too am sorry for your loss. I bet he was very proud of his son and his great work.
Mehdi, sincere condolences. May your father's memory be for a blessing.
From Allah we came and to Allah is our return. May your Dad be welcome in Janaa tul Firdaus.
My family’s deepest condolences to you and your loved ones. Ameen.