Thanks to Dads amazing siblings, nieces and nephews that live in California we are working on the details and will share as we finalize them.
Due to COVID-19 and social distancing the cemetery will only allow 10 people at the gravesite at a time, there is a parking lot close by where groups of 10 can take turns. Safety of all is our main priority so if attending please have a mask and gloves, I will also set up a virtual zoom conference for those that can not be present in person but would like to be there.
Virtual Burial via Zoom for those that can not be present
For those that can not attend the burial ceremony on Tuesday in person, I have set up a Zoom online meeting where we can be present virtually for the burialceremony. Zoom is an application that is free online, you just need to click the link below at noon and they will stream the ceremony, you can do this from a smart phone or a computer. If you wish you can turn your camera on or can just view on mute. There is also a dial in # below if you do not have a smart phone you can dial in and listen to the ceremony
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We created a GatheringUs memorial to celebrate the life of Jafar Najafi. He will be buried on Tuesday April 21, 2020 at noon PST at the Pomona Cemetery in California. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic we will be celebrating his life in a larger group at a later time. In the meantime I would love to collect your... see moreWe created a GatheringUs memorial to celebrate the life of Jafar Najafi. He will be buried on Tuesday April 21, 2020 at noon PST at the Pomona Cemetery in California. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic we will be celebrating his life in a larger group at a later time. In the meantime I would love to collect your stories and memories here so we can remember him and be there for one another during this difficult time. As we plan virtual gatherings, we will post invites. Once we have a better understanding of the situation due to COVID-19 we will plan an in person event and post details here as we have more information. Thank you for contributing to this lasting memorial.
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You Never Said Goodbye - by Unknown,
When I read this poem as I am processing that you are gone... it touched my heart, you will be forever missed Dad and will not be forgotten for your big eyes, heart and opinions, for your loud laugh and your love for your family. May you Rest In Peace and be next to Grandma that you loved so much. I know you will look over us and see your Grandkids grow... until we meet again. Love you
You... see moreYou Never Said Goodbye - by Unknown,
When I read this poem as I am processing that you are gone... it touched my heart, you will be forever missed Dad and will not be forgotten for your big eyes, heart and opinions, for your loud laugh and your love for your family. May you Rest In Peace and be next to Grandma that you loved so much. I know you will look over us and see your Grandkids grow... until we meet again. Love you
You never said I'm leaving You never said goodbye. You were gone before I knew it, And only God knew why.
A million times I needed you, A million times I cried. If love alone could have saved you, You never would have died.
In life I loved you dearly, In death I love you still. In my heart you hold a place, That no one could ever fill.
It broke my heart to lose you, But you didn't go alone For part of me went with you, The day God took you home.
https://youtu.be/P6brjmmTokw Video of Dads Journey