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Mohammed Chowdhury Obituary
To Mohammad Sallahuddin Chowdhury, 38, of Queens, New York was the place to succeed — especially if you were confident, smart and very good-looking.
He was supporting his pregnant wife and 6- year-old daughter by serving banquets at Windows on the World, but that was only temporary. He had a master's degree in physics from Bangladesh, where he grew up, and had studied real estate and computer science in this country. After a few doleful years in Baltimore, he was determined to stay in New York. He knew something good would come up.
Meanwhile, he had a new baby to look forward to. It was due in September.
"If it's a boy," he told Baraheen Ashrafi, his wife, "we'll have a perfect family." On Sept. 13, Farqad Chowdhury was born — 8 pounds 10 ounces, with deep black eyes like his father's. "Very expressive," said Mrs. Ashrafi. "Eyes, like he's trying to tell me something."
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Cindy Roe
September 4, 2021
Remembering Mohammed on the 20th anniversary of 9/11....
Del Newberry
November 18, 2020
I read an obit on here every day and the ones that really hit hard are the ones like Mohammad who were so young, had young children (and even children on the way). I pray for comfort for his family and vow that we will never forget this sad day in American history. Much love from Texas,
Jibril Shahid
September 11, 2016
I was in Manhattan in the 10th grade during first period of Geometry class when 9/11 took place. After the memorial was built I had to go visit and say a prayer for all of the victims and mentally relive that day. As I look up I see your name..."Mohammed Salahuddin Chowdhury." My immediate reaction was he has a Muslim name like me- I wonder what his story is (Only Allah knows best). Reading this article brought tears to my eyes upon learning your story of your wife being pregnant at the time, your daughter, and the beautiful words spoken of your character in the comments. I pray you are granted paradise and your family is able to heal in your absence and that they remain guided on the straight path.
Peace & Blessing
Valencia Castillo
September 10, 2012
May your children be a connection to their father, and may they grow to become a beacon of who he was.
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Allison Howells
February 21, 2011
God bless you in His beautiful kingdom and may your son bring Gods light into the life of your family. RIP
Abu Rajib
September 11, 2009
May Allah bless your soul.
September 11, 2009
On this day, we remember you as a good and loyal friend. I know you were a great husband and a father. May Allah bless you and your family.
Mustaque Ahmed
Wilton, CT
Tanjeena Chowdhury
September 11, 2009
If you were alive and still in this spinning earth I may have come to know you. I am a distant relative, daughter of Shuab Ahmed Chowdhury From London - Fokhrul Sasa's niece. All due respect to you and your whole family. May Allah lay you in peace. Amen
Doug Abraham
January 24, 2009
Death, be not proud
Death, be not proud, though some have called thee
Mighty and dreadful, for thou art not so;
For those whom thou think'st thou dost overthrow
Die not, poor Death, nor yet canst thou kill me.
From rest and sleep, which but thy pictures be,
Much pleasure; then from thee much more must flow,
And soonest our best men with thee do go,
Rest of their bones, and soul's delivery.
Thou art slave to fate, chance, kings, and desperate men,
And dost with poison, war, and sickness dwell,
And poppy or charms can make us sleep as well
And better than thy stroke; why swell'st thou then?
One short sleep past, we wake eternally
And death shall be no more; Death, thou shalt die.
By John Donne
The Poetry Foundation
July 20, 2007
Dulabhai...six years passed, but you are still shining in my memory like bright stars...your words still echo in my ears...you lived such a beautiful life, which was so perfect, full of life...You were and are still my role-model.
Brother..how can a wonderful, charming person like you be ever forgotten ? People who knew you now
miss you a lot. I still remember those days - i would go to your home to see you, Apa and Fahina, but would find it was already full of guests - and all of them used to like you and Apa's company so much - most of the time they were too late to leave. But i never saw you and Apa to be irritated by them - Both of you were so welcoming and friendly - i always felt like - you were made for each other - trully romantic couple. You were well educated, intelligent, articulate, hard working and good looking person. On the other hand, your life was totally established on modesty, simplicity and on religious faith. I trully like the way you showed us that a modern moslem man can practice his faith and all religious rituals, can live his everyday life peacefully and he does n't have to be a radical or fanatic.
Today i see all these people suffering such a great deal - all of us have so much to learn from you. We are forgetting what is called 'peaceful co-existence'. Now it is getting clear to me, that God sent you to tell us "somebody may live a very short life, but that life can be very meaningful".
I really really miss you brother. May almighty Allah bless you and your family. Amen !
Kristine
October 23, 2006
As I cross-stitched your name on the memorial that I am doing for all of the victims, I prayed for you and your family. Please know that your death was not in vain. We will always remember. God Bless.
P Tabbernor
September 9, 2006
In memory....
Kowser Biswas
November 30, 2004
as a Bangladeshi, I always remember him and always will be remember by our community.
Raphel chaudhuri
September 11, 2003
My first bike ride was with this uncle of mine in Dhaka.Always called me "Bhaigna" (naphew) with so much love and affection. I still hear that sweet voice.May God comfort your family .
Mustaque Ahmed
September 11, 2003
I have known Salahuddin since the college days in Bangladesh. The memories will remain permanently etched in my heart.
We are born into this tiny planet, we struggle, we suffer, we feel
happy and we feel sad for a limited period of time and then we pass
away. How we are rememembered by those whose lives we touch, what values we live by, do matter.
Salahuddin made a difference in the lives of those he came in touch with. May God bless his soul.
kaniz Ashrafi
October 17, 2002
His love & warmth bewilders amongst the walls or his home,
he left behind a daughter who will forever smell baba's clothes to feel near to him,
a lung-filled breath taken from his worn clothes will always fill the empty heart of his beloved daughter,
the smell will give her the hugs she craves each day,
the smell will accompany the last cherished memories with her.
His spirit will flicker in the background as his son takes his first steps, says his first words,
and accompany him in secret as he walks into kindergarden.
His son will grow to wear the clothes baba once wore, and admire his taste& choices;
as for him there will be no fond memories, except he himself, a mark of his father.
May allah bless his soul, and keep him in forever peace,
may allah give his wife eternal happyness and strength to ride lifes' journey alone.
Bhiya, may allah give u eternal reward.
Akhtar Ahmed (Rasha)
September 13, 2002
Salahuddin died with so many people on 09-11-01. He was an innocent victim. May Allah bless his soul and his family. We always remember him. Salahuddin was a very friendly person and he was one of my good friends.
I miss him so much.
Quazi Hossain
September 12, 2002
You don't deserve this nor did your family. I feel so much pain for your kids and wife. As a Bangladeshi my cries are even louder. May Allah rest you in peace & reward you heaven. My prayer goes out to your family as well.
j walker
August 29, 2002
I was so moved by the Primetime special today. I hope the harrassment your wife Baraheen experienced has stopped. Good luck and God bless your family.
Tharima Choudhuury
August 25, 2002
My uncle was a great person. I hope he will be gifted for what he has done. His child and wife should be blessed.
Nadia choudhury
August 1, 2002
I have never known a person to be as charming as my uncle.i feel lucky to have known such a person on earth. I truly believe that he was an angel on earth and will continue to be one in heaven. you will always remain in our hearts and in the hearts of those who knew you. god bless
Anonymous
July 17, 2002
When I worked at a large mortgage company in Denver several years ago, I dealt with a mortgagor named Mohammed Chowdhury from NY. He was very nice and I enjoyed helping him resolve his issue with the mortgage company. I am not sure whether this is the same person or not but because of the name and location, I can't help but think that it is, and it's disturbed me ever since I first saw his name among the victims. May God bless Mohammed's family, and may He always protect them and watch over them. And may Mohammed rest in eternal peace.
Hilary Smith
June 10, 2002
To Mohammed: I am very sorry that you did not get to meet your son, but I know that you are watching your son and your daughter from above. You will be reunited with your family one day. May you rest in peace forever.
Brigitte Mooljee
May 27, 2002
Reading about Mohammed touched me, it seems he worked so hard and so diligently and did not deserve his fate. I fear that I am unable to come close to understanding how painful it must be for his family, only I wish to express my humble condolensces and sincere best wishes for the future. Through their love he will always live.
Angie Campbell
April 23, 2002
I did not know anyone who passed away on that horrible day. I am so sorry that so many wonderful people where lost that day. May God Bless all of them and watch over the ones that they all left behind on 9/11/01. Rest in peace...
Debra Cronin
March 12, 2002
I was very touched by Mrs. Chowdhury who was featured on a news program last night about some of the 9/11 widows who have born children since the tragedy. My heart broke for the teasing you have had to endure, on top of everything else, and you and your children are now in my thoughts and prayers.
My son married on September 13th, the day you gave birth. As I watched them take their vows it seemed like the weight of the world was on their shoulders.
How fearful you must have felt on that day to bring new life into the world under such despair.
May you find all the comfort and strength you need to carry on, and may your children know much joy their lives, starting with the sweet reflection of their mother's face.
Nasim/Sangita
March 11, 2002
Most affabale and quiet person we have ever knew in my whole life. We knew you were destined for big, but who would have imagined this way. We felt the terror from thousands of mile away. When we heard your name on the TV, we couldn't hold back tears. How could we, knowing you from so close made the pain more deeper.
Our best wishes for the mother and the kids. May Allah bless your soul!
Nasim & Sangita
Frranklin James
March 6, 2002
Mo,
I miss you so much man. The new-born is beautiful, he has your eyes, and deep expressions above his brows. You and your family did ot deserve this.
I wish your spirit much rest. God Bless the Chowdry family.
Teresa Jahn
January 6, 2002
May Mohammed's life and love live on in his children and those who love him. May the sorrow in your hearts be lightened by golden memories of times shared with Mohammed. May you always feel the warmth of his love radiate into your hearts. Our hearts cry with you in your loss of Mohammed.
America Cries
We see your sorrow-
and our hearts cry....
We can not erase your pain
but you do not have to face the anguish alone-for we-
-the American people-
are beside you.
We so desperately want to have the touch that brings you comfort,
the strength that gives you courage,
and the words to lighten your spirits.
And when we are left speechless
may the silence of our nation weave love into your hearts
to ease your sorrow.
May you find healing through our nation's strength as we-
-the American people-
face this difficult time together. Our hearts are with you. Teresa Jahn
Dixon, IL
Anonymous
December 23, 2001
DEAR GOD IN HEAVEN BLESS MOHAMMED
SALAHUDDIN CHOWDHURY AND MAY HE REST
IN PEACE..GOD BLESS HIS FAMILY AND
FRIENDS..GOD BLESS AMERICA AND GOD
BLESS NEW YORK AND ITS WONDERFUL
PEOPLE..MAY WE NEVER FORGET 9/11/01
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