his name means "honor"

To Onur - a former student of mine who passed away over the weekend in a tragic accident.  He was 15 years old and has a twin sister.

tonight the minarets cry in unison for you

for your sister, for you family

the prayers echo, entwine, and permeate

the sky

of this city

this country

this world

because our loss is not insignificant

there is a "fault in our stars"

how did death find you Onur?

were you spared from the pain of this world?

but look - Look!  Look how they tear their clothes!

your other half now an amputee

your parents, now...

Father, Son, Holy Spirit

MEET THEM

FIND THEM

bring them together

Listen to the minarets cry

save us