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MICHAEL J MACDERMOTT
February 26, 2021
I just watched Charles Kuralt's story on Wali's citizenship ceremony at Monticello on the 4th of July. Very moving. Wali was obviously a caring person and an asset to his adopted country.
John Frassinelli
December 1, 2008
Dear Angie, Austin, & family,
Like everyone else, I'm very sad to hear of Wali's passing. I just learned of it. What a kind and thoughtful man he was! We were all blessed to know him and to share in his good humor, hope, and love of teaching and learning. And what a valiant fight he waged in the face of serious illness! Were it not for Dr. Abdi, I would not be "Dr. Frass." I will keep your family in my prayers and lift you all up to our Good Lord. Love, John Frassinelli
Amanda Nevill-Price
November 21, 2008
Dear Abdi Family,
I am so sorry, Angie, about the loss you are going through right now and please know that my prayers are with you and your family. It sounds like your husband was a wonderful person and made an impact on others' lives just as you did on mine.
God Bless
Courtney Bowman
November 9, 2008
Dr. Abdi was, without a doubt, my favorite professor of all time. He made graduate school fun, and inspired many, many of us to make school fun for our students. His joyful attitude and kind guidance made him so unique. This is why he was loved by so many.
My prayers are with his family. I know he will be greatly missed.
Ethan Buck
November 3, 2008
Dear Aunt Angie and cousin Auston,
I'm sorry for your loss. I am heartbroken and I'm sure you are too. Uncle Wali was very funny and nice. I will cherish my memories of him forever.
Love,
Ethan
Farah Abdi Buck
November 3, 2008
Dear Uncle Wali,
I will miss you, especially your humor and your caring nature. I am sorry that Angie and Auston and your kids will not have you as they grow older. I know you're in Heaven having a great time, but we here on earth mourn your loss.
Much love,
Farah Abdi Buck
Nick Buckler
November 3, 2008
Dear Angie,
I am so sorry to hear about your husband, I will keep you in my prayers. God bless you.
Love, Nick
Jo Ann Ridley
November 3, 2008
Angie, I am praying for you and your family. I love you and will see you soon.
Margaret Stewart
October 31, 2008
Angie,
My heart goes out to you. What a wonderful individual Wali was. I share in your sorrow.
Dean Perigard
October 31, 2008
Dear Angie and Family,
I had the good fortune to meet Wali this past summer and he left an impression on me that I will cherish forever.
Please accept my sincere condolences. May the sorrow of his passing soon be replaced by the peace and comfort of his memory.
With deepest sympathy,
Neal Asbury
October 29, 2008
To the Abdi family,
I am very saddened to hear of your loss. Dr. Abdi was easily my favorite professor at the University of Memphis. His enthusiasm and humor truly made him one of a kind. If I am half as good a teacher as he was to me, I know will have made an impact. He will truly be missed by all who were blessed enough to have known him.
My prayers are with your family.
Mirwais Hussainy
October 29, 2008
I am deeply saddened by the death of Wali. He was such a dear and treasured person. The kindest and most caring person I have ever known. To me he was my wonderful cousin, best friend and mentor. He made a deep and profound impact on my life and I will miss him a lot but his fond memories will always be close to my heart. He was a role model in our family, a person who had genuine love to his family and relatives and always tried to reach to everyone.
My thoughts and prayer go out to his wife, Angie and our family.
Diane Jennelle Church
October 29, 2008
Dear Angie and Family,
Sorry to hear about our friend of long ago Wali. What a guy. How wonderful he was to work with and so much fun. We worked together at Montgomery County Hospital. He was so loved there and I am sure where ever he went. You both were often thought about throughout our lives.
Thinking of you and praying for you.
Dr. Cliff and Diane Jennelle Church
Chris Miller
October 29, 2008
I am very sorry to hear of Dr. Abdi's passing. I got to know him several years ago when he had signed Auston up for my Taekwondo class. I was close to graduation from the U of M at the time, and he was so helpful, offering me great advice and guidance. I will always have fond memories and great respect for Dr. Abdi and I wish his family well during their time of mourning. With greatest sympathies...
Carrie Surface
October 29, 2008
To My Aunt Ann and Family,
I wish I could have been in Blacksburg for Uncle Wali's funeral. He was a wonderful person, touched so many people's hearts, I will miss him so much. My thoughts and prayers to all of our family. May God bless him!
Dennis Sadler
October 29, 2008
To the Abdi Family,
I was truly saddened to learn of your loss. Dr. Abdi was indeed a great soul, and an outstanding educator. I will always be grateful to him for his guidance in furthering my education and providing a reference for law school.
Tammy Jo Craft (Shepherd)
October 29, 2008
To the Abdi family:
I remember Wali as Mr. Abdi, my 6th grade science teacher at Blacksburg Middle School. He was SO knowledgeable, thoughtful and kind. Truly my favorite teacher through school and he's had SO many accomplishments in life.
My thoughts and prayers are with you. God bless.
Rahila and Cameron Danish
October 29, 2008
To the Abdi Family:
We were very sorry to hear about the passing of Shaw Wali Jon. He was great person and always brought a lot of joy to our family. When he was visiting in Virginia he always made the effort to call or stop by and send his well wishes. He will be dearly missed.
Sincerely, Rahila and Cameron Danish
Faruk Hosseini
October 28, 2008
S.Wali was a great, humorous and gentle man. our relation, familyside, was despite the great distance between the USA and Germany always very close and warmhearted. Especially to my father he was like a son, to us he was the cool uncle, treating the youth with the same respect, like adults, having and parting our interests. A big brother.
S. Wali - we will miss you so much and thank you for every single moment we have spent together. We will always keep in you in our hearts.
my deepest condolences to the family!
Faruk
Ruth (Liebsch) Inglett
October 28, 2008
To the Abdi Family:
You are all in my thoughts and my prayers. Wali will be missed by all of us. He was always there for everyone and now we are all here for the family. Wish Minnesota was not so far away i would love to be there with your family however it is not to be. Wishing you all peace and always keep the memories with you in your heart. All my love to all.
Zohra Alexander
October 27, 2008
Dear Abdis,
Although no word can really comfort you, but only Wali’s beautiful memories give you strength at this difficult time. May God bless him and give you peace.
My deepest prayers and wishes are always with you.
Your cousins,
Phillip, Neil, and Zohra Alexander
Awesta Guethe
October 27, 2008
Dearest auntie Angie and my Cousins,
I am very sorry about the lost of my dearest Uncle Wallis Jan, With sincere sympathy.He was a
great uncle to me and extraordinary human being ...
He lives in my heart. He loved his family very much. He was always talking with Honor and much respect and love, about his beloved wife,(You) auntie Angie always... I was always enjoying to lessen about the greatest love he had for you. He was indeed in love with his wife ( you) anut Angie ) till he died.
I see you Dearest auntie Angie thru my uncle Wali's eyes and I love you very much. You Are very dear to me and You are much in my prayers and thoughts in this difficult time.
I Thank you very much for those long years , that you wore taking care of uncle Wali with excellent care and deepest love. You are very special to me dearest auntie Angie . Please be strong. God be with you today and always. I always will love you. He is in haven with no pain. Peace be upon him. May you and my cousins and lovely Austin find peace and comfort During this difficult time.
Thinking of you with my deepest sympathy at this time of sorrow.
With lots of love hugs and best wishes to you , Austin and my cousins, dearest Aunt Mrs. Angie.
Your Niece,
Awesta
Saint Theresa's Prayer
May today there be peace within.
May you trust God that you are exactly where you are meant to be.
May you not forget the infinite possibilities that are born of faith.
May you use those gifts that you have received, and pass on the love that has been given to you.
May you be content knowing you are a child of God.
Let this presence settles into your bones, and allow your soul the freedom to sing,
praise and love.
It is there for each and everyone of us.
Virgil (Brownie) Cauley
October 27, 2008
Angie and family,
Wali was a wonderful colleague at Blacksburg Middle School. His passion for encouraging others to use education as a vehicle for a more fulfilling life touched us all. His energy and enthusiam will always be his legacy. Wali created so much in his time. I will always remember his voice and manner.
Brownie Cauley
Kevin Quesenberry
October 27, 2008
I had the pleasure of working with Wali at Blacksburg Middle School. His enthusiasm for life and for teaching was contagious. I am so sorry to hear of his passing.
Jim Shockley
October 27, 2008
Wali was my student teacher at Blacksburg Middle School, a fellow faculty member, and a long time friend. I was always appreciative of Wali's enthusiasm and appreciation of the American way of life. His love of Science and teaching was enormous.
It was such a blessing to see Wali in Blacksburg in August. I did not know at the time that we were saying goodbye.
My deepest sympathy to the family. Wali will be missed and fondly remembered.
Sue Piller
October 27, 2008
Angie,
I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
Penny Martin
October 27, 2008
I worked with Wali at MRH many years ago. He was the most caring and giving person while working as an orderly. He will be greatly missed. We had many good times with Wali and it is only fitting that he made this world a better place. I feel blessed to have known him.
Wendy Liebsch
October 26, 2008
I am so sorry to hear about Wali. He was so fun to be around with his jokes and how he made me feel like family. He would always welcome me into the house, and treat me like a daughter. He will be missed. I am sorry I can't make it down there, but we are thinking of you all the time. Love ya all.
Katie Webb
October 26, 2008
Angie and Family:
We are so sorry for your loss. If there is anything we can do for you, please let us know.
Katie Webb and Family
Pam Jennelle
October 26, 2008
I am sorry to hear about your loss, I worked with him at Montgomery Regional and he was always a laughter, he will be missed greatly. May your hearts rest in peace, there is just another angel in heaven now to watch us all.
Buck and Phyllis Anne Holliman
October 26, 2008
Dear Angie: Wali was like a son to us. We knew and loved him longer than anyone else at Virginia Tech. It is with great sorrow that we will miss him. We talked by phone last week and promised to meet again "over on the other side". He was a friend indeed and there will never be another Wali. Out heart felt condolences to you and all who loved him.
Cary Green
October 26, 2008
Wali was a teacher, but not of science or math, but of dignity, courage, honor and humility. He taught us how to make the best of what life has to offer. He taught us how to be the truest of friends and the most devoted of husbands and fathers. He taught us how to face the worst that life can offer and make it a wondrous adventure. He taught us that real courage is what happens in the heart not in the public eye. He taught us to face all of life's challenges with a sense of humor and good will to all.
I will miss my dear friend and will try to honor his memory by facing life with the same wonder and exuberance he demonstrated every day of his existence.
Brian Braveman
October 26, 2008
Angie and all,
Wali was one of the most unforgettable people I ever met. He was always warm, accepting and loving...from the time I met him at Virginia Tech, to our ad hoc reunion in Memphis when he was ill, he was always upbeat, and enjoyed life to the fullest. All of us from the old Barringer Hall days in Blacksburg share your grief, and know we are all there should you ever need anything. We have lost a wonderful human being, one who will never be forgotten, and will remain in our hearts, and actions, for as long as we remain on this earth. You, and the family have my greatest sympathies
Norman and Freda Payne
October 26, 2008
To the Abdi family,
Our families have been close for such a long time. We want each member of the famiy to know that all of us in the Payne famiy offer our love and comfort. Wali has been a dear friend and we will remeber him through you his family. My God bless you now in this difficut time.
Laura Thorpe Robinson
October 26, 2008
Wali Abdi will be missed. Please accept our heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. When I attended Blacksburg Middle School, everyone wanted to be a part of his class.
Janice Morris Emily Brown Akins
October 25, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
LIZA DEAN
October 24, 2008
dear angie,
we will miss wali for ever. you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Tom and Liza Dean (his cousins) from southern california
Diane Briggs
October 24, 2008
Mrs. Abdi, Auston & family,
I cannot express enough how sadden I am at the passing of Mr. Abdi. What a wonderful man he was and what a great example he set for Auston. I will truly miss seeing him and hearing him say Ah, Mrs. Briggs......this or that.....he was such an interesting person and I am VERY thankful for the times we talked. He reminded me so much of the 'older Greek men' from my youth from my church. As much as we will miss him his battle is over and he will no longer suffer. Your family means a lot to me and know I will always be here to do whatever I can for you & Auston. Much Love,
Diane Briggs
Wajhma Massoumi
October 24, 2008
My thoughts and prayers to you and your family. I had only met Uncle Shah Wali once, but his memories will live with me forever, for he really left an impression in my heart. He was smart, funny and full of hope. He will be missed. My deepest sympathies to you and your family.
Torrey Singleton, Current ICL Science Student
October 24, 2008
My God Comfort your family during this difficult time. Dr. Abdi was an awesome professor that had a genuine concern for his students, he has made a lasting impression in the lives of many students including mine and he will always be remembered.
Barry Mathews
October 24, 2008
Angie,
Wali fought the good fight. His enthusiasm and humor will be missed by all that had the honor of knowing him. The neighborhood will be greatly diminished by his passing.
Bonnie and John greer
October 24, 2008
Angie,
We are saddened by the death of Wali and very sorry that we are unable to be with you and your family during the visitation tonight. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. He was an inspiration to all of us, and we will miss his positive enthusiasm and his friendship. He was determined to live each day with humor and grace and was devoted to his family.You have been his rock during this very difficult journey.
Love, Bonnie and John
The Hopkins Family
October 24, 2008
Our deepest sympathies to Dr. Abdi's family.
Leatrice Shepherd (Price)
October 24, 2008
Thoughts and prayers are with you.
Lawrence Weiss
October 24, 2008
I don't think Wali ever met a person he didn't like. I know I'm a better person for having known him. He will be sorely missed.
Phillip Bellamy
October 24, 2008
Angie
May God comfort you in this time of sorrow. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Phil Bellamy
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Bartlett Funeral Home
October 24, 2008
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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