[governance] Funeral Notice

Fri Dec 20 07:47:22 EST 2019

That's great, Sheetal.

On Friday, December 20, 2019, Sheetal Kumar <sheetal at gp-digital.org> wrote:

> Dear all,
>
> Thank you, I shall send it today. If an Urdu speaker is able to translate
> it to Urdu at some point over the next three hours, I think that would also
> be a nice gesture. No worries if not as I understand it is late notice.
>
> I'll send it at 3 PM UTC.
>
> Best
> Sheetal.
>
> On Fri, 20 Dec 2019 at 08:01, Nadira Alaraj <nadira.araj at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Thank you very much Sheetal,
>> It is very well drafted,
>> The sooner to reach his family in their grieving time it would be of help.
>>
>>
>>
>> On Thu, Dec 19, 2019, 19:59 Sheetal Kumar <sheetal at gp-digital.org> wrote:
>>
>>> Dear all,
>>>
>>> Please find below a suggested email/letter to send to Imran's family.
>>> Please feel free to suggest additions or amendments.
>>>
>>> Best
>>> Sheetal
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> *Dear family and loved ones of Imran Ahmed Shah, 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.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. He will be missed by us, and we wish you
>>> strength during this time. May his soul rest in peace.Members of the
>>> Internet Governance Caucus (IGC)*
>>>
>>> *Please find more information about the IGC here: https://igcaucus.org/
>>> <https://igcaucus.org/>*
>>>
>>> On Wed, 18 Dec 2019 at 16:00, Remmy Nweke <governance at lists.riseup.net>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Hi Ian
>>>> I do agree with you.
>>>>
>>>> Let us also take time off to check on our health.
>>>>
>>>> Regards
>>>> Remmy
>>>>
>>>> On Mon, Dec 16, 2019, 8:57 PM Ian Peter <ian.peter at ianpeter.com> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> 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.
>>>>>
>>>>> 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.
>>>>>
>>>>> Ian
>>>>>
>>>>> ------ Original Message ------
>>>>> From: "parminder" <parminder at itforchange.net>
>>>>> To: governance at lists.riseup.net
>>>>> Sent: 17/12/2019 1:17:01 AM
>>>>> Subject: Re: [governance] Funeral Notice
>>>>>
>>>>> So sad to hear! I hadnt met or conversed directly with Imran  but his
>>>>> efforts to contribute to IGC were remarkably energetic and praiseworthy.
>>>>>
>>>>> Perhaps we can convey a collective condolence message from the IGC
>>>>> through whoever is able to make contact with his family.
>>>>>
>>>>> parminder
>>>>> On 16/12/19 6:59 PM, Shahzad Ahmad wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>> Dear Colleagues,
>>>>>
>>>>> 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.
>>>>>
>>>>> Our prayers for the departed soul and condolence with the family for
>>>>> this irreparable loss.
>>>>>
>>>>> Such is life!
>>>>>
>>>>> Best wishes and regards
>>>>>
>>>>> Shahzad
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> --
>>>>> Shahzad Ahmad
>>>>> Country Director, Bytes for All, Pakistan
>>>>> Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BytesForAllPakistan
>>>>> Twitter: @bytesforall | @sirkup
>>>>> Office Landline: +92 51 8437981 | Cell: +92 333 5236060
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>>>>>
>>>>> On Dec 16, 2019, at 6:10 PM, Ayden Férdeline <ayden at ferdeline.com>
>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>> I'm so very sorry to hear this. May he rest in peace.
>>>>>
>>>>> Ayden
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ Original Message ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐
>>>>> On Monday, December 16, 2019 11:22 AM, Salanieta T. Tamanikaiwaimaro <
>>>>> governance at lists.riseup.net> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>> Dear Fellow IGC Members,
>>>>>
>>>>> 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.
>>>>>
>>>>>  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.
>>>>>
>>>>> 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.
>>>>>
>>>>> Should you wish to send your condolences to his family, their postal
>>>>> address is as follows:
>>>>>
>>>>> Mrs Nazia Shah
>>>>> Flat 25E
>>>>> Askari 1,
>>>>> Sadder Cantt
>>>>> <https://www.google.com/maps/search/Cantt+%0D%0A+++++++++++++++++++%0D%0A+++++++++++++++++++Sarfraz+Rafiqui+Road+%0D%0A+++++++++++++++++++%0D%0A+++++++++++++++++++Lahore,+Pakistan?entry=gmail&source=g>
>>>>> Sarfraz Rafiqui Road
>>>>> <https://www.google.com/maps/search/Cantt+%0D%0A+++++++++++++++++++%0D%0A+++++++++++++++++++Sarfraz+Rafiqui+Road+%0D%0A+++++++++++++++++++%0D%0A+++++++++++++++++++Lahore,+Pakistan?entry=gmail&source=g>
>>>>> Lahore, Pakistan
>>>>> <https://www.google.com/maps/search/Cantt+%0D%0A+++++++++++++++++++%0D%0A+++++++++++++++++++Sarfraz+Rafiqui+Road+%0D%0A+++++++++++++++++++%0D%0A+++++++++++++++++++Lahore,+Pakistan?entry=gmail&source=g>
>>>>>
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>>> --
>>>
>>>
>>> *Sheetal Kumar*
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> *Sheetal Kumar*
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