Waleed J. Iskandar
(1967-2001)
"Wherever he was, that became the best place in the world to be"
"Bereavement is an integral part of the love of the lost one"
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Four years have passed since that woeful day in September. All this time, you have never been away from our minds. But your Mom and I have noticed a change in our feelings Before, we thought of you with a tear in our eyes. Now, we think of you with a smile on our face. Before, we used to think of you and mourn your death. Now, we think of you and celebrate your life on earth. We remember the beautiful memories that you have left us. We remeber you and thank the Lord for the 34 years we enjoyed your presence in our life. It is loving GOD and living in HIM that taught us how to find life again. We gave a mass in our Parish in your sweet memory. All those present prayed for the Lord to rest your soul in PEACE. After mass, your Mom and I visited "San Fernando Mission Mortuary", where we put four roses in the flower vase of your niche. (September 11, 2005) |
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The Chairman of Manhattan Development Corporation and World Trade Center Memorial Foundation sent us a gift of inspiration on the occasion of the Fourth Anniversary of September 11, 2001. The gift is "Healing Light", a book of Thirty messages of Love, Hope and Courage.The author is "Alexandra Villard de Borchgrave". The poems are addressed to those who have suffered the adversity of life. They enrich Compassion and Peace in this World Thank you John C. Whitehead for your thoughtfulness and infinite caring. (October 03, 2005) |
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On Thursday November 10 an olive tree was planted in Beirut Lebanon in a piece of land that is donated by "Solidare S.A.L". It will be known as "Sahit Alsamah", or "Garden of Forgiveness". You can read more about it here. A Memorial for the victims of September 11 will be built on the same lot. An international competition is being called for to design the Memorial. The person overlooking this thoughtful project is Mrs. Alexandra Asseily. Here is a photo of the olive tree:  (Novenber 12, 2005) |
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Another Christmas without you. It is the fifth since you have left this wordly life and entered the eternal one. This Christmas you are missed much. I will pray and think of you all day. (December 25, 2005) |
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How time passes by so quickly! A New Year is starting. We miss you amongst us. You will be on my mind all day long Dad (January 01, 2006) |
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1600 days have passed since your departure from this earthly world. We missed you every day. Your memory is in our heart. Dad (January 28, 2006) |
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Your cousin Raoul came to visit us in Northridge. He asked to go and visit your niche at the "San Fernando Mission Cemetery". We took flowers and placed them in the vase. We talked to you and prayed for you. We all showed how much you are missed. You are in our thoughts and in our hearts for ever.  (February 25, 2006) |
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Today, your aunt Romaine, uncle Jamil and aunt Mona visited your niche at the "San Fernando Mission Cemetery". They are visiting us for the first time since 09/11/2001. We prayed and contemplated in front of your niche. We thought of you and prayed for you. (March, 08, 2006) |
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On Wednesday April 4 we attended the dinner at Harvard given by HBS for the Fellowship Donors and recipients for the year 2006. This is the first time we Attend. Every year we tried to participate something happens and we cancel. We met the recipient for the year 2006. His name is Joshua Kuntz. He is a bright young man who reminded me of your Harvard colleagues. Sany was with us. But Christine had a last minute errand to do for your nephew and nieces. So she could not join us. Walking along the pathways of Harvard brought back the memories of the times we used to stroll on these pathways together. They were beautiful times!! (April, 05, 2006) |
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Cathryn, a mystic friend, was searching for the poem of Henry Scott Holland about death. She stumbled on your website. Your story touched her heart. So, she wrote me a condolence message. She, herself, had lost her husband twelve years ago. She is still recovering from that heavy loss. She is writing a book on dealing with grief, which will be published hopefully soon. I am looking forward to read it. She too believes in Peace, Love and Forgiveness. You have another friend that you have never met. (April, 13, 2006) |
We are celebrating the fifth Easter Sunday since your loss. |
Hi Waleed! Today marks the 1700th day since you left us for ever. Last Sunday we met a classmate of yours during your stay at Stanford. Her name is Clara. She related to us some stories and memories of yours. It was nice of her to phone us and to ask us for lunch. We enjoyed her company and her stories. Sister Maria joined us and met Clara too. She told us that she is always asking for your prayers and intercessions. She is a friend for ever. (May, 08, 2006) |
Hi Waleed! Today, I missed your call! I missed your "Father's Day" greeting card. You used to phone me and wish me a "HAPPY FATHER's DAY". You used to send me a greeting card. I used to appreciate that a lot. But, I did receive two phone calls today, one from your brother and one from your sister. We miss you a lot! Dad (June, 18, 2006) |
Ronald is attending summer school at Stanford University. He is seventeen years old. He was sent an invitation to attend summer school for eight weeks. He did apply by filling the application forms. He was accepted. You were seventeen when you attended the same university twenty two years ago. Those were beautiful days. We enjoyed visiting you in Palo Alto. You left us plenty of memories to treasure Both your nephews Ronald and Joseph are eying Stanford University for their graduate school. They sure will think of you a lot then. (June, 24, 2006) |
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