Waleed J. Iskandar
(1967-2001)
"Wherever he was, that became the best place in the world to be"
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(Created by Mona Zacca) We drove to San Francisco to meet Adel and Simone. They are visiting their son Mounir. They brought with them a beautiful ceramic plate created by Mona Zacca in your memory. We will hang it in your bedroom. Thank you Mona. It is very thoughtful of you. (June 12, 2002) |
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While we were in San Francisco, I thought of you a lot. When we passed by Palo Alto, I looked for your flat, where you used to live in when you were at Stanford. With every street name and with every shop sign that I read, I remembered you. With every restaurant that we passed by I connected it with you. We spoke of you a lot. We thought of you a lot. The mention of your name brings music to my ears and tears into my eyes. But it soothes my broken heart. I feel your presence in my heart and I hear your voice in my ears. San Francisco is another city that I used to love because of you. Another city that reminds me of you. (June 12 2002) |
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My son, Today, I found this card that you have sent me one time at Father's day. You can see that it is not dated. So I can use it forever. When you were living, my life was HEAVEN. It is when you have left us that my life became difficult ............ 
(June 15 2002) |
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Today, is the second Sunday in June. It is Father's Day. I miss your phone call. You used to phone me from where ever you would be. This year, I will not hear your voice. They tell me the firsts are the most difficult. The first Christmas ... the first Mother's Day ... The first Easter ... The first Memorial Day ... The first Father's Day. I hope they are right. Because if they are not right ........ (June 16, 2002) |
 August 25 is your Birthday. In memory of this day, your sister May is sponsoring a blood donation drive . She has contacted Our Lady of Lourdes Church and UCLA. Both have agreed and gave her their full support. Congratulations May! (June 17, 2002) |
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June 22, 2002 was the 9/11 Memorial Tree Planting organized by Hollywood Beautification Team. The families and friends of the victims of September 11 2001 met at North Hollywood Park (South end) in North Hollywood. It was a very compassionate ceremony where each family planted a tree in memory of their loved one. Your Mom and I planted yours. It is a Chinese Fringe. It will grow to be a 20 feet tree with Lilac color flowers. There is a rest area dedicated to the visitors. Your Mom and I sat there and meditated for a while. We will be coming here regularly to visit your tree. What the different communities are offering the families of the victims shows how much support we are getting. It has helped us much to accept the tragedy which befell our home. (June 22, 2002) |
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( National Aeronautics and Space Administration, NASA ) The National Aeronautics and Space Administration sent us the American Flag which was flown aboard the Space Shuttle Endeavour during STS-108, the 12th shuttle mission to the International pace Station to show their respect for you and for all the loved ones who lost their lives on September 11, 2001. (June 23, 2002) |
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Waleed has gone from us for ever. We cannot hear his voice any more. We cannot see his face. We cannot touch his skin any more. We cannot smell his scent. His room is vacant in our home. Nothing can take his place in my heart. There exists a big hole, a vacancy as long as I am living. (June 27, 2002) |
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God has recalled the gift that he has given to us. I was told that the soul of Waleed is living safely in Heaven. He is in a better place than here on earth. What we call death is nothing but a transition. There is no Death. I pray that I will come to believe in this. (June 28, 2002) |
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June 29, 2002 should have been your wedding day. We were supposed to be in Santorini, Greece, celebrating your wedding. Instead, we are at home remembering your plans for the big day. What a comparison! How bizarre history can be! Instead of Anniversaries for your wedding, we will be having Anniversaries for your demise. Instead of laughs there will be tears. Instead of happiness there will be sadness. (June 29, 2002) |
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Sister Maria gave me a book "The Cross at Ground Zero" written by "Fr Benedict Groeschel". I am reading it. It is a good book ... (July 05, 2002) |
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What happened to my feelings? Friends will tell me good news, then they will add: "You should be happy with the news, why aren't you?" I used to wait impatiently for a basketball or tennis championship final. I used to be happy when the Lakers won or when Pete Sampras added a trophy to his collection. I used to watch their game with enthusiasm. Then celebrate their win as if it was mine. Now people tell me "The Lakers won, why aren't you happy?" I lost that reaction of Happiness. I lost that zest for watching basketball or tennis championship. I lost interest in finding out who won? All these do not matter to me any more? I lost my son ................... (July 06, 2002) |
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