Going through Amin’s files and past emails, the family noted with interest the following letter of recommendation from Amin’s past employer.  It is indicative of Amin’s strong character and commitment to service.

What a fine young man!

A relative recently visited the Baha’i Holy Shrines in Haifa and Akka, Israel and remembered Amin and his family at these Holy Spots.  She included some pictures that she took with Amin’s portrait in those sacred places.  Amin made a pilgrimage to these same locations a year ago and it is hard to believe that he is now gone.  We all miss him so dearly.

Some photos from Amin and his family from 1994.  Sweet memories.

Amin’s family has been going through his childhood photos and moments.   As these are digitized and made available, we look forward to sharing some of these sweet memories here as we continue to keep Amin’s memory alive in our hearts and minds.  We all miss you so much Amin-jan!

Photos From April 1991

My dearest Amin joon,

Last night I was not able to sleep and I was thinking about you and talking to you in my heart.  The thoughts were so comforting and soothing which I decided to write it down and read it again and again whenever I miss you so much.

My dear son you have flown to the land of light and mystery.  A place that I have no idea where it is and how it is.  Baha’ullah has given us glad tiding that it is a beautiful place. Somewhere full of happiness, kindness, peace and serenity and closeness to God where there is no room for darkness.  I am indeed extremely happy for you but it doesn’t mean that I do not miss you.

I was remembering when I came to China and the time you picked me up from the airport took me to your home and had a full agenda for whole two weeks morning till night to take me every where to show me beautiful China. How happy I was to spend time with you.  You showered me with lots of love, respect and patience.

This morning I was thinking there would be a time again when I leave this earthly life you will come to the arrival to pick me up and take me to your place and then show me the things that I can not even imagine.  Sooner or later we will be reunited with each other again.   But ‘azizedelam’ [my beloved] your sooner is much easier than mine.  You are not bound by time and you are aware of our position but as a human I have to go by the rule of this mortal life and try to be patient.   Patience is a virtue which I have to practice a lot these days.

Aminam it feels so good to write to you.

Love you forever,

Mom

A beautiful gravestone now adorns Amin physical remains at his grave site.  His parents visited this tranquil site on his birthday, remembered him with sadness and fond memories, shared prayers on behalf of all who loved Amin and left flowers.

A memorial gathering in Shanghai was held on December 15 to celebrate Amin’s 31^st birthday. Many of Amin’s family, friends and colleagues were able to attend. A brief introduction of his life was made with a slides show, his many virtues as well as his special sense of humor were told and remembered and a selection of Baha’i Writings on Life and Death and prayers for the departed were read during the meeting.

Below is a video of the gathering with the slides show and the Baha’i program we prepared in memory of Amin.