You have always stuck me as peaceful and kind young man. You were indeed a gift to the world and will be greatly missed... we wish you peace in your afterlife.
Amir, when I think of you I hear your voice and I see that impish smile on your face. Your sense of humor, your warmth and your sense of adventure will be missed so much. I haven't told Kahlil yet that you have passed on I know how upset he'll be he remembers you as his snow boarding buddy on our trip. Amir we love you and will miss you. Helen, Ethan, Kahlil, Solas and Rafiq
we were lucky enough to have shared your life for four years in the courtyard. We had so many joyful and silly times there. You were always an older head on young shoulders, but still and always a boy - fierce, brave, tender, a good friend, and a wonderful son. Annie loved to play with you, and Jack looked to you as a wiser, slighter bossy, older brother. I can't believe you will not grow to be the incredible man we knew you would become. We are heartbroken.
Amir.... I don't know even where to start understanding all this. I will always remember you when I was placed as a student teacher last year at your school in the classroom right next to yours. Everyday you would greet me, and when your friends asked you who I was, you would just say "Who her? Oh she was my neighbor!!'... Peace be upon you Amir and I hope you are resting in peace now. I hope your poor mother will also eventually have peace with this too since you were her life, her soul, her everything.... Peace be upon us all....
You are a beautiful soul...and I am greatful for the opprotunity to have spent some time with you. Your friendship is so valuable to our children, and it will always be treasured. You are a lucky star, and we'll enjoy looking up to see you shine ever so brightly..... for the whole world to see.
We will miss your beautiful face and your energetic spirit...We wish you everlasting PEACE!!!
Thank you brother Amir for sharing your too-short life with us. I'll always remember you. We had fun and it was good. I am so sorry that I had to move away and that you never got to come visit us in NYC. Love Stafford
Our hearts break. Our souls weep. The world is a lot emptier without you here. We didn't get to see you in May and it makes me remember how precious time is and to put love first.
You always had a smile and a joy for life and you even tolerated Chandler's "school." That is until you, Cliff, and Mason rebelled by demanding snacks and recess. Your last birthday party in the old courtyard will forever be remembered and will never be matched. You are Jedi Amir, Mohawk Amir, but mostly Misti's Amir. We will miss you so much.
How happy I was to see your smiling face in the mornings at Emerson. It always reminded me of when you were a baby and your mom, your dad, our family (including Lulu), Julie T, Luke, and Annie celebrated new year's 2000 together!
Amir I can say this knowing that all the courtyard kids feel the same way. I will miss you so much, you have been in my life, playing with me for as long as I can remember. I never got a chance to say goodbye to you in person, but I guess now would be okay, too. Thank you for being part of my life. I'll miss you. Goodbye Amir.
I saw a young man once at Jimmy Bean's -- long curly hair, a white shirt, an easy demeanor. I thought it was you. That's Amir at 19, I thought. You had to be older than you were. You were gonna be such a cool young man. I knew it. I looked forward to meeting you again one day, and remembering the courtyard together. I'll always remember you, Amir. And your dark, understanding eyes.
I'd almost forgotten how your mom called you Sweetpea. You were her world. All our hearts break that this world won't see again your happy smile and your wise eyes. God be with you.
Amir, You were an angel in this life. And I can only guess that the heavens could wait for you no longer. You will be missed forever and ever. This world has a giant hole in it without you. Till we meet again.
AMIR, We miss you so much. You are in our heart and prayers. Alberto miss you as a friend and classmate. We will never forget that sweet smile and that great personality that brought so people with a smile. We love you! Misti, I am so sorry. I am here for you and you will always be in our thoughts and prayers. You will always have a friend. We would run into the coffee shop sometimes and run into each other at Emerson and sometimes at birthday parties. Thoughts and prayers are with us. Alberto Anna Antonio
I love you. I'll always remember your mom humming and singing these lyrics to you while she put you to bed.
Baby Mine from "Dumbo"
Baby mine, don't you cry Baby mine, dry your eyes Rest your head close to my heart Never to part, baby of mine
"You Are My Sunshine"
You are my sunshine My only sunshine You make me happy When skies are grey You'll never know dear How much I love you Please don't take my sunshine away
Amir, I see you know as I knew you best, a bright-eyed pre-schooler very very busy playing on the playground on the mornings when I would do my "parent participation." And of course, we would ride the 52L with you and your mom to and from the Village where I saw you grow up a bit more as our neighbor. Reading in the newspaper what your Berkeley neighbors and schoolmates said about you as a 9 year old--sweet & serious--I imagine you still, hair a bit longer, a bit less impish. We can't have you back but we can carry you with us still.
I still recall the mixture of seriousness and joy that you brought to life each day. I vividly recall the long hours that you and Isaac played with one another and the warmth that followed in your wake. I also recall Misti's nickname of "Mister" at those times when you got ahead of yourself. It is so sad to see you go when there is still so much of life to live, but you will flourish at you next stop.
My son and Jamari "Amir" were close playmates at Maples. This news has profoundly affected us. I this weekend it seemed like every honey colored boy's face was Amir's. He was pure sunshine and Misti is a beautiful person and this hurts me and has affected me more than I thought it would. Jamari and I are in mourning. We are greatful for being blessed with their presence. If anyone has any information on how to contact and or visit Misti please post. We love and miss you Amir and my prayers and love are with you Misti
Beautiful, Beautiful Amir (Sweetpea and/or Mister)!
I can't seem to erase the images of your sweet face! My heart is so heavy!
I remember babysitting you for your mom and boy, you would cry and cry until she walked back through the door.
I've been trying to make sense of this but realize that some things in life, are rotten and just unfair, some people get a good run, others just don't get their share. And say everything happens for a reason, even though it's not that clear, your spirit is with us, you will always be near.
Oh, Amir, There is a huge hole in my heart for you. I am sad that you aren't here anymore. You always impressed me with your logic and your vocabulary. You made me laugh, too. You were going to be an awsome man and I'm sorry that we'll all miss out. I am sorry that you aren't with us anymore. I am sorry that you and your mom didn't get the help you really needed.
We miss you very much and treasure all of our happy memories together. May you rest in peace and love, Laura
I didn't know you, but that doesn't mean that I don't miss you. Its tough letting go that at 9 years of age, you just......went. Man, if I had a time machine, I would go back to the day before... you know what, and warn you with these words,Be careful, Amir. Please refuse to eat your dinner or else this:Its tough letting go that at 9 years of age, you just......went. Bye Amir, We all miss you. Peace, Jasim
We miss you so much. Your smiling face, that great laugh, everything about you was wonderful. You were and will always be a special part of our lives. Love you
Amir,you were a great friend.I'll never forget that year in second grade when you asked me what I was gonna be for Halloween.I said Belle, you asked me,"a bell?" I started laughing.That still makes me laugh.You were a great friend
Amir... My Little Prince... I'm am so sorry... We didn't do what we should have...I am so sorry..., but, in the end, we did show you love. People are imperfect, and as young as you were... though you were an old soul...you knew it before we did... you knew... You were a brave boy, and we will never forget you. A weak, cowardice moment took you, but it doesn't define your life experience... Amir, you are beautiful and your heart touched the world, one heart beat at a time. Your life means more to us everyday...god bless you as you float in the wind...
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Amir,
You have always stuck me as peaceful and kind young man. You were indeed a gift to the world and will be greatly missed... we wish you peace in your afterlife.
-Norton, Kerry, Nicholas, Simone and Preston-
Amir-
I will never forget your wonderful smile in those little alligator goggles you wore to swim lessons. You will be missed.
-Finley
Summer Swim Teacher
Amir, when I think of you I hear your voice and I see that impish smile on your face. Your sense of humor, your warmth and your sense of adventure will be missed so much. I haven't told Kahlil yet that you have passed on I know how upset he'll be he remembers you as his snow boarding buddy on our trip. Amir we love you and will miss you.
Helen, Ethan, Kahlil, Solas and Rafiq
Amir, the prince,
we were lucky enough to have shared your life for four years in the courtyard. We had so many joyful and silly times there. You were always an older head on young shoulders, but still and always a boy - fierce, brave, tender, a good friend, and a wonderful son. Annie loved to play with you, and Jack looked to you as a wiser, slighter bossy, older brother. I can't believe you will not grow to be the incredible man we knew you would become. We are heartbroken.
Luke and family
Amir....
I don't know even where to start understanding all this. I will always remember you when I was placed as a student teacher last year at your school in the classroom right next to yours. Everyday you would greet me, and when your friends asked you who I was, you would just say "Who her? Oh she was my neighbor!!'...
Peace be upon you Amir and I hope you are resting in peace now. I hope your poor mother will also eventually have peace with this too since you were her life, her soul, her everything....
Peace be upon us all....
Prince Amir-
You are a beautiful soul...and I am greatful for the opprotunity to have spent some time with you. Your friendship is so valuable to our children, and it will always be treasured. You are a lucky star, and we'll enjoy looking up to see you shine ever so brightly..... for the whole world to see.
We will miss your beautiful face and your energetic spirit...We wish you everlasting PEACE!!!
The Betson Family
Thank you brother Amir for sharing your too-short life with us. I'll always remember you. We had fun and it was good. I am so sorry that I had to move away and that you never got to come visit us in NYC.
Love Stafford
Dear Amir,
Our hearts break. Our souls weep. The world is a lot emptier without you here. We didn't get to see you in May and it makes me remember how precious time is and to put love first.
You always had a smile and a joy for life and you even tolerated Chandler's "school." That is until you, Cliff, and Mason rebelled by demanding snacks and recess. Your last birthday party in the old courtyard will forever be remembered and will never be matched. You are Jedi Amir, Mohawk Amir, but mostly Misti's Amir. We will miss you so much.
Love, Linda
Amir, Little Man,
I look forward to seeing you again someday.
Peace be with those of us who remain here suffering.
Jane
Amir -
How happy I was to see your smiling face in the mornings at Emerson. It always reminded me of when you were a baby and your mom, your dad, our family (including Lulu), Julie T, Luke, and Annie celebrated new year's 2000 together!
Peace be with you my little friend!
Julia
"If you strike me down, I shall become more powerful than you can possibly imagine." -Obi-Wan Kenobi
Go with the Force, Jedi Sweetpea. We'll miss your smiling face here.
Amir
I can say this knowing that all the courtyard kids feel the same way.
I will miss you so much, you have been in my life, playing with me for as long as I can remember. I never got a chance to say goodbye to you in person, but I guess now would be okay, too.
Thank you for being part of my life. I'll miss you.
Goodbye Amir.
Chandler, from the courtyard...the old days
I saw a young man once at Jimmy Bean's -- long curly hair, a white shirt, an easy demeanor. I thought it was you. That's Amir at 19, I thought. You had to be older than you were. You were gonna be such a cool young man. I knew it. I looked forward to meeting you again one day, and remembering the courtyard together. I'll always remember you, Amir. And your dark, understanding eyes.
Amir,
I'd almost forgotten how your mom called you Sweetpea. You were her world. All our hearts break that this world won't see again your happy smile and your wise eyes. God be with you.
love,
Cheri Schulzke, courtyard friend
Amir,
You were an angel in this life. And I can only guess that the heavens could wait for you no longer. You will be missed forever and ever. This world has a giant hole in it without you. Till we meet again.
Amir -
sweetpea, bubb,
I am so profoundly sorry. I wish I could have done something to help you, to help your mom. Julia
AMIR,
We miss you so much. You are in our heart and prayers. Alberto miss you as a friend and classmate. We will never forget that sweet smile and that great personality that brought so people with a smile. We love you!
Misti,
I am so sorry. I am here for you and you will always be in our thoughts and prayers. You will always have a friend. We would run into the coffee shop sometimes and
run into each other at Emerson and
sometimes at birthday parties.
Thoughts and prayers are with us.
Alberto
Anna Antonio
Amir,
I love you. I'll always remember your mom humming and singing these lyrics to you while she put you to bed.
Baby Mine from "Dumbo"
Baby mine, don't you cry
Baby mine, dry your eyes
Rest your head close to my heart
Never to part, baby of mine
"You Are My Sunshine"
You are my sunshine
My only sunshine
You make me happy
When skies are grey
You'll never know dear
How much I love you
Please don't take my sunshine away
Amir,
I see you know as I knew you best, a bright-eyed pre-schooler very very busy playing on the playground on the mornings when I would do my "parent participation." And of course, we would ride the 52L with you and your mom to and from the Village where I saw you grow up a bit more as our neighbor. Reading in the newspaper what your Berkeley neighbors and schoolmates said about you as a 9 year old--sweet & serious--I imagine you still, hair a bit longer, a bit less impish. We can't have you back but we can carry you with us still.
village neighbor Paula & family
Amir,
I still recall the mixture of seriousness and joy that you brought to life each day. I vividly recall the long hours that you and Isaac played with one another and the warmth that followed in your wake. I also recall Misti's nickname of "Mister" at those times when you got ahead of yourself. It is so sad to see you go when there is still so much of life to live, but you will flourish at you next stop.
Peace and rememberence.
- Ron Bialkowski
My son and Jamari "Amir" were close playmates at Maples. This news has profoundly affected us. I this weekend it seemed like every honey colored boy's face was Amir's. He was pure sunshine and Misti is a beautiful person and this hurts me and has affected me more than I thought it would. Jamari and I are in mourning. We are greatful for being blessed with their presence. If anyone has any information on how to contact and or visit Misti please post. We love and miss you Amir and my prayers and love are with you Misti
Lanitra
Beautiful, Beautiful Amir (Sweetpea and/or Mister)!
I can't seem to erase the images of your sweet face! My heart is so heavy!
I remember babysitting you for your mom and boy, you would cry and cry until she walked back through the door.
I've been trying to make sense of this but realize that some things in life, are rotten and just unfair, some people get a good run, others just don't get their share.
And say everything happens for a reason, even though it's not that clear, your spirit is with us, you will always be near.
Rest in peace beautiful child---you are now free!
Love,
Nicole & Omojefe
Oh, Amir,
There is a huge hole in my heart for you. I am sad that you aren't here anymore. You always impressed me with your logic and your vocabulary. You made me laugh, too. You were going to be an awsome man and I'm sorry that we'll all miss out. I am sorry that you aren't with us anymore. I am sorry that you and your mom didn't get the help you really needed.
We miss you very much and treasure all of our happy memories together.
May you rest in peace and love,
Laura
I didn't know you, but that doesn't mean that I don't miss you. Its tough letting go that at 9 years of age, you just......went. Man, if I had a time machine, I would go back to the day before... you know what, and warn you with these words,Be careful, Amir. Please refuse to eat your dinner or else this:Its tough letting go that at 9 years of age, you just......went. Bye Amir, We all miss you.
Peace,
Jasim
We miss you so much. Your smiling face, that great laugh, everything about you was wonderful. You were and will always be a special part of our lives. Love you
Amir,you were a great friend.I'll never forget that year in second grade when you asked me what I was gonna be for Halloween.I said Belle, you asked me,"a bell?" I started laughing.That still makes me laugh.You were a great friend
your tablemate from second grade,
Louisa
Does anyone know if there is a grave for Amir? It would be nice to have a place to visit when we're thinking about him
Does anyone know if there is a grave for Amir? It would be nice to have a place to visit when we're thinking about him
Amir... My Little Prince... I'm am so sorry... We didn't do what we should have...I am so sorry..., but, in the end, we did show you love. People are imperfect, and as young as you were... though you were an old soul...you knew it before we did... you knew... You were a brave boy, and we will never forget you. A weak, cowardice moment took you, but it doesn't define your life experience... Amir, you are beautiful and your heart touched the world, one heart beat at a time. Your life means more to us everyday...god bless you as you float in the wind...
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