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Gympanzee: What I remember
I am the father of a boy that was supposd to be at the Gympanzee nursery on this tragic day, but we kept him home that day ecause of a slight knee injury he had the previous day. My son Christian, had a friend at the school that he called Habibi. His real name was Azuz (at least that was what it sounded like. Azuz was about 3 years old but exceptionaly friendly and bright. But I dont see anything mentioning him or his two brothers. I thought he was Half Arabic and half European. Can anyone please tell me if Azuz and his brothers are still alive? Any information would be greatly appreciated.
I also wanted to add a more personal touch to this tragedy.
Here is what I remember from dropping my son off there everyday.
I remember the main teacher Ms. Charles, who was from south Africa, was really a beautiful person. I could tell that she really loved her job. I always took a few minutes to ask her how my son was going and she always had a smile on her face and nothing but nice things to say. She was truly an angel.
I didnt know the three filipina ladies that well because they were always with the children.
I remember a Japanese man bringing his son in to school for the first time about a 1-2 months ago. His son looked like he was about maybe 2 years old and seemed quiet but excited to be in school.
I remember a lady who appeared to be french, who used to arrive right after me, who had a son there.
I remember meeting the lady who lost triplets one time. She was walking in the door as I was leaving and she seemed very friendly and said hello.
I remember another lady who what looked like hospital scrubs, dropping off a child. I dont remember if the child was a boy or girl.
I remember seeing the triplets for the first time and immediately remember how cute I thought they were.
And I really remember Azuz, because everytime I came in with my son, he would yell "Christian is here! Christian!"
My son would call him Hababi. I have only learned as of a few days ago what that meant. I thought it was just a name my son made up. I didnt know that it was a term of endearment.
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LincolnPirate said
Del ...Del.
Physics is like sex. Sometimes we get some practical results, but that's not why we're doing it!
Miss Mimi said
:( ...:(
"I can explain it to you, but I can't comprehend it for you." Ed Koch
dota said
these wonderful children... ...these wonderful children... little angels... will be remembered forever....
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hms said
cute ...kids and angles, it will take ages to erase this incident, really unfortunate.
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toxic8 said
Mixed Emotions... ...I feel the same way. I feel devastated for those that have suffered the loss, and i am really grateful to God for the safety and health of my own children who also used the nursery.
Mumtaaz_jewelry said
That was horrible, very sorry ...That was horrible, very sorry for the families....u r lucky that your son is safe
asterix--- said
I am sure Those Little Angles ...I am sure Those Little Angles would be Playing in Heavens as of Now....
Indeed a Tragic Incident which has changed the Lives of Everyone, People are Soo Depressed and is Evident from their Reactions, be it at Work, Home, In our Compound etc etc...
I Do have a Picture of South African Teacher Who Lost her life in the Tragic Incident, But Not Sure if it is Appropriate to Post a Picture of Departed Soul...
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ghazalz said
bhtaylor, I'm really happy ...bhtaylor, I'm really happy for your child and my all prayers for Azuz!
Thanks for sharing your memories with us!
LincolnPirate said
Don't, asterix. ...Don't, asterix.
Physics is like sex. Sometimes we get some practical results, but that's not why we're doing it!
UkEngQatar said
Remember having dinner with ...Remember having dinner with the mother of the triplets a few years ago in a friends house, and how happy she was on the birth of the three babies after trying for so many years.
Phone that friend yesterday to offer my condolences to the poor lady who lost every thing she had :(
"The soul has its principal seat in the small gland located in the middle of the brain" Reenee Descartes
hapy said
I hope Azuz is fine and happy ...I hope Azuz is fine and happy to know your child is safe. Extremely tragic event. I hope this loss is not forgotten and real changes are made in safety standards across Doha. We should start it from our own houses.
bhtaylor29 said
Actual name of the child Im looking for ...I have been informed that my son's friends name is
ABDEL AZIZ
Does anyone have any information regarding this boy and his family?
Thank you
mercurie said
bht, I am happy that your son ...bht, I am happy that your son is safe..i too drop prefer to drop my kids myself to their school, and even though I dont know many of the kids by face,or their parents, there are some people whom we meet every day and say hello to..
I can imagine how you feel, when recollecting those faces whom you meet every day, and not being sure whether they are okay or not..
surprising that you did not know the meaning of habibi...
Mandilulur said
A moving tribute, thank ...A moving tribute, thank you.
Mandi
SamanthaJean said
Im happy for your son.. your ...Im happy for your son.. your post really break my heart. God bless those little angels, Ms.Charles and other 3 teachers. May their soul rest in peace.. :(
sheji sanam said
Gympanzee Kidz facebook page ...https://www.facebook...
drshwetha said
little angels will be remembered ...My deep condolence to the famillies.
We really cant erase this incident from our mind for ages from now. Kid, little toddlers are god sent gift to us, now the angels have gone back to god. They will be taken care sent back again to you my dear one's, Let their soul rest in piece.
i-fact said
KIDS ARE HAPPINESS THEY ARE ...KIDS ARE HAPPINESS
THEY ARE THE JOY OF LIFE AS SAID IN OUR HOLY BOOK
I HOPE ALLAH MAY GRANT PATIENCE AND PEACE ON THESE PARENTS HEARTS
drsam said
the re was a 3 year old half ...the re was a 3 year old half arabic half european among the deceased. donno if he is the same kid ur looking for. he's half egyptian half french
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bhtaylor29 said
DrSam ...He also had 2 brothers that went there. Unfortunately that does sound like him. I would like the father to know that my son seemed to have a great affection for his son, even though they only knew each other for a short time they seemed to get along immediately. After only a few days there, when we would arrive at the school, my son would run down the hallway yelling Azuz! It seemed like he had an immediate friend in this other boy.
The last time I saw this boy, I was dropping my son off. Aziz was sitting at the front desk with one of the teachers. My son was getting his shoes off to go into he play area. Aziz had the cordless phone in his hand and was using it to call his house but hung up before it would ring. He was so proud that he knew his home number. So he is proudly telling me his phone number and laughing, and then gives the phone to me. He says "do you know YOUR phone number?". I had to laugh because I didnt! I told him "No I dont know my number, because I forgot it" as I was sort of chuckling, and he just sort of laughed (at me or with me, I was never sure ) and put the phone back". But I thought, such a smart little boy and he was just SO friendly. He also had dimples so he had a very infectious smile.
So today my son grabbed his shoes this morning and kept saying he wanted to go see Habibi (Aziz). But it was in a strange way because my wife told me that he seemed sad. My son has no idea what happened but it seems like he senses something. If anyone knows the father please pass this information to him, that my son called his son habibi had great affection for him.
anj_joy said
What a great tribute ..You ...What a great tribute ..You showed us how happy the children were in their school..I just hope that your son's Habibi is safe with his family.. and thank God your son is safe..
drsam said
tragic event.:( ...tragic event. yes there is 2 other egyptian toddlers among the deceased too.
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gtim said
i said im not gonna read ...i said im not gonna read thread about this tragic coz i cry, but can't help it. And this one really really break my heart thinking of those cute and innocent children...who suffered and died.I can't imagine the struggles they make just to survive but was not able to make it.
qatarisun said
this is from Doha News: ...this is from Doha News:
"We're missing the names of two children in this list of fire victims. Please help us if you can:
Children
Hana Sharabati, 3 years old
Omar Emraan, 18 months old, South Africa
Isabel Vela, 7 years old, Spain
Almudena, 7, Camilo, 5, and Alfonso, 2 years old, Travesedo (siblings), Spain
Lillie, Jackson and Willsher Weekes (triplets), 2 years old, New Zealand
Zeinah Aouani, 2 years old, United States
Yousef, 3 years old, France, Egypt"
Aziz is not there... (Azzuz is a diminutive name for Aziz, quite common in arabic)
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cutebabies said
Sir by the grace of Allah ...Sir by the grace of Allah Azuz is one of the luckiest boy who did not come that day he is fine Alhumdullilah
cutebabies said
One of the missing child's ...One of the missing child's name is Mengling from china. She was 3 years old and the other child's name is Evana from Egypt. she was 1 year and few months May their souls R.I.P Ameen
FathimaH said
This thread is gonna make me cry again ...So so painful... still can't believe it all happend and that too in a space of just a few hours. So much devastation..Allahu Must3aan!
"And the slaves of the Most Beneficent (Allah) are those who walk on the earth in humility and sedateness, and when the foolish address them (with bad words) they reply back with mild words of gentleness"(Surah Al Furqan:63)
asterix--- said
Just saw the FB page of ...Just saw the FB page of Gympanzee, Such Cute Kids the way they were playing, painting, their Smiles are out of this World.... :(
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robinhoodinlove said
Feel so bad for the parents ...Feel so bad for the parents of those little angels... Hope god will give them power to overcome the situation even it is so hard.
No words to say about the accident,,,Just tears....
tinkerbell10 said
Its a beautiful tribute. But ...Its a beautiful tribute.
But its too painful to read. Im getting out of QL for a few days.
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Soraya_ said
My heart breaks ...As i hear your story, my heart fills with emotions, i cant help to cry and pray for those children who passed.
bhtaylor29 said
To Cutebabies ...So you know this family?? Me and my wife are glad to hear they are okay. We were starting to feel like our son was the only one to survive from his class.
MarcoNandoz-01 said
): This post made my eyes ...): This post made my eyes teary
No, Not Everyone Has A Moral Right To Feel Offended By Just Any Satire or Criticism...
WATCH " The dancing boys" This short documentary will blow your mind http://www.youtube.c...
cutebabies said
yes sir i know Azoz's family ...yes sir i know Azoz's family nd he has no brother. I know ur son also. The story which u mentioned above that time i was there with Azoz. I m also from Gympanzee and I m glad that christian is safe.
fefee said
hi ...i just read a post on another forum from azoz mom, azoz is save. i will copy and past this link to her and she might respond to this thread personally if she can.
God Bless!!!
action speaks louder than words
cherukkan said
A touching note which made me ...A touching note which made me cry.
Miss Mimi said
Omigod this thread is making ...Omigod this thread is making me cry!
"I can explain it to you, but I can't comprehend it for you." Ed Koch
Khanan said
the pain ...is still there and its not subsiding.seems it is increasing day by day...
bhtaylor29 said
fefe ...Please do post it here. I am incredibly overjoyed that Azuz is safe.
bhtaylor29 said
cutebabies ...You say you were there also at Gympanzee. So you had children there also, or you were with Azuz?
I thought Azuz had brothers, but I may have misunderstood Ms. Charles.
porcupine said
GOD BLESS YOU ALL ...BHTaylor,
Thanks for the posts on QL about this incident. It made me cry and am also happy to note that Azuz or Aziz is safe and alive.
I'm sure you and little Christian are ever so anxious to meet little Habibi and give him a big hug.
We are all praying and crying together as a family for all those precious lives that were suddenly snatched away.
May God rest all those souls forever in peace.
God bless you all.
nivram said
Be Thankful.. ...Its was touching story at all that God bless your life & your son. He never take your son for a porpuse.God had porpuse in your life as well as to your son.
By the way regarding Azuz, just to drop at HMC maybe they have information regarding that wonderful boy.
Brave_heart_2010 said
I really hope Azuz is alright ...I really hope Azuz is alright and your sone to meet him,...
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kalimaaaat said
Azoz was a survivor... ...I would like to give my heartfelt condolences to all those effect by this terrible tragedy, a feeling beyond words. I used to send my son Azoz to gympanzee, but he was sick that day and thank god for that hundred times he was given another lifetime. My son is going through difficult time hearing from all around that he lost his friends and teachers. he is not even 4 years yet and have to go through this is a nightmare.
I feel heartbroken and cry all day long. i knew the teachers as my own family, and the kids were all part of my everyday life. I feel devastated what the parents and families are going through and i wish i could do anything to ease their pain.
Christians father....im soooooo happy to hear christian is safe...i know him personally and ofcourse through my son azoz. thank you so much to care enough to ask about him....i want to take this opportunity to thank everyone who asked about azoz, some i knew others i dont but its a comforting feeling knowing that people stick together. with that said im still grieving ....im thankful for my son yes, but my pain and heart break does not go away......anyone has any advice on how to make it easy on my son?
Nihal
nomerci said
Nihal, you might want to set ...Nihal, you might want to set up a play date for Azoz and Christian, they will be so happy to see each other again.
It will help them with what they have to deal with .
" Those who come to a conclusion by a process without rational, logical thought, cannot be dissuaded from that conclusion by logical, rational argument.
noorlina said
My heart is torn... ...I pray that no child would ever get hurt
ghazalz said
Miracles happen ...Azoz mom, It's really nice to hear from your side.
Xena said
About to suggest the same thing NM ...It will be good for the two boys to see each other and maybe help each other in their own way to come to terms with this.
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stealth said
Kids innocence..… ...Kids innocence..…
jiyanouf said
Masha Allah...Feeling proud ...Masha Allah...Feeling proud of Qatar Living..
May God rest all those souls forever in peace.
God bless you all.
Motorious said
Very sad, i have also kids ...Very sad, i have also kids and I know how difficult is the situation going to bed at night without doing their usual way of hugging and kissing their angels. To the parents, I hope God will give you strength and wisdom as you struggle on this situation. Our prayers and thoughts is with you.
We are just passing on this world like a wind.
Sincerelyurs said
I m sleepless... ...I m sleepless for so many days..I just wonder..
the last moments of the kids teachers and everybody else who is no more..
I m sleepless for those mothers who got up that day morning to sleep that night after lossing the kids..
I m so restless...I told myself that i will not read this topic thread but I m restless and I started reading it..
I m greiving I m sad I want to cry aloud and I just want to tell everybody that as a human being we all are together in this sorrow and we all are restless about the huge damage...
I will be sleepless for so many coming days or month..I just want to tell all Qlers that pls everyday pray for the eternal peace for the all who suffered their lives..
Be sleepless and keep praying for their souls... :(
Sincerelyurs said
RIP ...RIP for all of them..