Posted on Jun 12, 2021
Hate Wiped Away A Muslim-Canadian Family. Here's How Friends Want Them Remembered
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The attack was horrendous: Three generations of a Muslim-Canadian family killed, leaving a 9-year-old child orphaned.
The motive was horrific: Police say the pickup driver, who mowed into them, targeted them because of their faith.
But as friends gather for the family's janazah, or funeral prayer, on Saturday, they want the Afzaal family remembered as more than just victims of a heinous hate crime.
"This entire family is a very well-known family, known to be extremely sweet, extremely hospitable, very active in the Muslim community here in London," said Asad Choudhary, principal of London Islamic School where two of the victims attended.
"One hundred percent of the time, they were smiling. They always had great kind, positive words to share," he told NPR.
The attack was horrendous: Three generations of a Muslim-Canadian family killed, leaving a 9-year-old child orphaned.
The motive was horrific: Police say the pickup driver, who mowed into them, targeted them because of their faith.
But as friends gather for the family's janazah, or funeral prayer, on Saturday, they want the Afzaal family remembered as more than just victims of a heinous hate crime.
"This entire family is a very well-known family, known to be extremely sweet, extremely hospitable, very active in the Muslim community here in London," said Asad Choudhary, principal of London Islamic School where two of the victims attended.
"One hundred percent of the time, they were smiling. They always had great kind, positive words to share," he told NPR.
Hate Wiped Away A Muslim-Canadian Family. Here's How Friends Want Them Remembered
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Ya gotta wonder who stirred the driver up to such a horrific act. A right wing Nazi group did the same to Dylan Root. My prayers for the orphaned child.
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
SFC Randy Hellenbrand https://www.npr.org/2021/06/14/ [login to see] /nathaniel-veltman-canada-hitting-muslim-afzaal-family-car-terrorism-charges
The Man Accused Of Hitting A Muslim Family With His Car Is Facing Terrorism Charges
Canadian prosecutors have accused Nathaniel Veltman of driving down and killing four members of a Muslim family in Ontario. Police allege the incident was a premeditated attack targeting Muslims.
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