<div dir="ltr"><div>Dear all, <br></div><div><br></div><div>Please find below a suggested email/letter to send to Imran's family. Please feel free to suggest additions or amendments. <br></div><div><br></div><div>Best</div><div>Sheetal</div><div><i><br></i></div><div><i>Dear family and loved ones of Imran Ahmed Shah, <br><br>We are writing to express our deepest condolences on the passing of Imran Ahmed Shah. Imran was a very respected and well-loved member of our network, the Internet Governance Caucus (IGC), a global network of civil society organisations whose mission to provide a forum for discussion, advocacy, action, and for
representation of civil society contributions in Internet governance
processes.
He worked tirelessly to support the smooth running of the network, and was always willing to help. His efforts in Pakistan, to grow and nurture the internet governance community, were also appreciated by many.<br><br>Although many of us did not have the fortune to meet Imran in person, we consider ourselves very fortunate to have known Imran and to have had the opportunity to work with him. <br><br>He will be missed by us, and we wish you strength during this time. May his soul rest in peace.<br><br>Members of the Internet Governance Caucus (IGC)</i></div><div><i><br></i></div><div><i>Please find more information about the IGC here: <a href="https://igcaucus.org/">https://igcaucus.org/</a></i></div></div><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">On Wed, 18 Dec 2019 at 16:00, Remmy Nweke <<a href="mailto:governance@lists.riseup.net">governance@lists.riseup.net</a>> wrote:<br></div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left:1px solid rgb(204,204,204);padding-left:1ex"><div dir="auto">Hi Ian<div dir="auto">I do agree with you. </div><div dir="auto"><br></div><div dir="auto">Let us also take time off to check on our health.</div><div dir="auto"><br></div><div dir="auto">Regards</div><div dir="auto">Remmy</div></div><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">On Mon, Dec 16, 2019, 8:57 PM Ian Peter <<a href="mailto:ian.peter@ianpeter.com" target="_blank">ian.peter@ianpeter.com</a>> wrote:<br></div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left:1px solid rgb(204,204,204);padding-left:1ex">
<div><div>This is such sad news - Imran played such a key role in the recent rejuvenation of IGC, and his energy and enthusiasm were pivotal in getting us back to a strong presence.</div><div><br></div><div>I think it would be great if the Co coordinators wrote and expressed sympathy to the family on behalf of our group, while acknowledging how respected and appreciated Imran was within IGC.</div><div><br></div><div>Ian</div>
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<div>From: "parminder" <<a href="mailto:parminder@itforchange.net" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">parminder@itforchange.net</a>></div>
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<div>Sent: 17/12/2019 1:17:01 AM</div>
<div>Subject: Re: [governance] Funeral Notice</div><div><br></div>
<div id="gmail-m_-1543579305303678852m_-8404534988520733028x400dd2f3f7584a7" style="color:rgb(0,0,0)"><blockquote cite="http://4ae279df-ed21-763e-810b-cc69bb669b84@itforchange.net" type="cite">
<p><font face="Verdana">So sad to hear! I hadnt met or conversed
directly with Imran but his efforts to contribute to IGC were
remarkably energetic and praiseworthy. <br>
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<p><font face="Verdana">Perhaps we can convey a collective
condolence message from the IGC through whoever is able to make
contact with his family.</font></p>
<p><font face="Verdana">parminder </font><br>
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<div>On 16/12/19 6:59 PM, Shahzad Ahmad
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Dear Colleagues,
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<div>This is terrible and unbelievable news. Really sad
to hear this. Imran was an untiring worker for Global Internet
Governance from Pakistan. We will agree and a lot of times
disagree but we all would value for his untiring efforts in
several different spaces, where he would represent very
effectively in all the areas of his interest. </div>
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<div>Our prayers for the departed soul and condolence
with the family for this irreparable loss. </div>
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<div>Such is life!</div>
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<div>Best wishes and regards</div>
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<div>Shahzad</div>
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<div>I'm so very sorry to hear this. May he rest in
peace.</div>
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<div>Ayden <br>
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<div> On Monday, December 16, 2019 11:22 AM,
Salanieta T. Tamanikaiwaimaro <<a href="mailto:governance@lists.riseup.net" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">governance@lists.riseup.net</a>>
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<div>Dear Fellow IGC Members,<br>
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<div dir="auto">It is with deep sadness and
regret that I inform you of the sudden passing of our
dear friend and colleague Imran Ahmed Shah who died
just 2 days after celebrating his 50th Birthday.<br>
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<div dir="auto"><br>
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<div dir="auto"> Last night before going to
bed, I received a message from Nazia, his wife that
Imran had passed away the day before due to a heart
attack. He was buried the same day he died.
😭😭😭😭😭😭 I am so sad and my heart is broken
💔💔💔💔. He is survived by his wife Nazia Shah is 44
years old, daughter Laraib Shah is 15 currently in
GCSE and son Muhammed Ali Imran Shah is 11 just
started high school.<br>
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<div dir="auto">I first met Imran when I used
to jointly lead the Internet Governance Caucus
(IGC). Imran is the convenor of the Pakistan
Internet Governance Forum hails from Lahore and held
many hats such as being President of the Urdu
Internet Society and many other organisations he
founded. His advocacy work in the area of IDNs led
to the removal of the two letter limitation. He was
an innovator and held many patents and some pending.
He was always passionate about people, development
and ensuring access for all.<br>
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<div dir="auto">Should you wish to send your
condolences to his family, their postal address is
as follows:<br>
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<div dir="auto">Mrs Nazia Shah<br>
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<div dir="auto">Flat 25E<br>
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<div dir="auto">Askari 1,<br>
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<div dir="auto">Sadder Cantt<br>
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<div dir="auto">Sarfraz Rafiqui Road<br>
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<div dir="auto">Lahore, Pakistan<br>
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