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The Loss of a Hero
By The senior students of The Classical School of the Medes
From Sulaimany, Iraq
Jeremiah Small, an American teacher who had volunteered six years of his life to serve the people in Kurdistan, was shot in the head today by one of his students in 11th grade. The student, who was known for some personal issues, then shot himself, and both died shortly afterward. Quite contrary to what the public media has claimed, he wasn’t killed because of a religious dispute. All students who were at the incident confirm that.
Deep sorrow has consumed all his students. No words can describe the anguish the students felt at the incident today. Jeremiah left a legacy that will never be forgotten. He was kind to all and set an example of deep humility and great leadership around him. Like a brother, he always encouraged his students to think and come up with ways to serve their country and community. His love for his students, their families, and Kurdistan was always his first motivation in everything. Jeremiah's example will long be praised by those who knew him, and the memory of his character will be an encouragement to all who remember him. He didn’t die in vain. He lived for a purpose – that is why we can’t stop but continue with the vision he started. He was a true hero. Rest in peace our dear friend.
The Loss of a Hero
By The senior students of The Classical School of the Medes
From Sulaimany, Iraq
Jeremiah Small, an American teacher who had volunteered six years of his life to serve the people in Kurdistan, was shot in the head today by one of his students in 11th grade. The student, who was known for some personal issues, then shot himself, and both died shortly afterward. Quite contrary to what the public media has claimed, he wasn’t killed because of a religious dispute. All students who were at the incident confirm that.
Deep sorrow has consumed all his students. No words can describe the anguish the students felt at the incident today. Jeremiah left a legacy that will never be forgotten. He was kind to all and set an example of deep humility and great leadership around him. Like a brother, he always encouraged his students to think and come up with ways to serve their country and community. His love for his students, their families, and Kurdistan was always his first motivation in everything. Jeremiah's example will long be praised by those who knew him, and the memory of his character will be an encouragement to all who remember him. He didn’t die in vain. He lived for a purpose – that is why we can’t stop but continue with the vision he started. He was a true hero. Rest in peace our dear friend.
