Kebrom Haimnot Obituary
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Michael Beyene
October 7, 2005
MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES GO OUT TO KIBROM'S FAMILIES IN CANADA AND ERITREA. R.I.P.
Tekie Mehary
October 7, 2005
I feel privileged to be able to briefly write from the heart about my best friend and brother Kebrom Haimanot who was suddenly taken away from us.
In few words, Kebrom was the most optimistic, trustworthy, compassionate and virtuous man of action I ever knew. And I knew him quite well -- since the 4th grade, at Hebret Elementary in Asmara, Eritrea where we were both born a year apart. That's many years of recollection and I could talk the whole day & night about the wonderful cheerful person Kebrom was, but I must be brief.
Keb attended, P. Makonen High School in Asmara and graduated with a B.Sc. from Alemaya University in Ethiopia in1973, and with a M.Sc. from Washington State University in 1977, in soil chemistry. As fate would have it, he was hired as Assistant Research Officer along with me at the Holetta Agricultural Research Institute, in Ethiopia, for two years, and again joined me for graduate work at Washington State University in 1975. He came to the University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, in 1978 and completed all his course requirements and exams except the final Ph.D. dissertation when his dad passed away and Kebrom had to shoulder the mantle being the first born, as is customary in our culture. As I said, Kebrom was a man of action and took care of his extended family both here and at home, and started his own young family who are all here with you today. You know his dear wife, Eritra, and his five children: Samson, Yosief, Simon, Michael and Ruth. He is also survived by his two brothers and four sisters, and Adey Dehab Hambir, the Matriarch of the Haimanot family. His brother, Russom lives in Tacoma, WA only an hour's drive from me.
Nothing I can say today will alleviate the pain and sorrow his family and the Eritrean community feels, but we must be grateful to the Good Lord for the 55 short years our dear brother Kebrom shared the planet with us. Although he departed his body, I am certain that His Spirit is still with us. Kebrom was an ardent Eritrean nationalist who tried his best to contribute in his quiet but cheerful way to unite the community in very difficult times. As graduate students, we were agitating for the independence of our country in the late seventies and eighties, he was advising the younger students then to study hard so that we will all be productive when the land was liberated. He used to envision the independence even against great odds being the eternal optimist he was. After independence, he actively participated in the community and served as President of the Eritrean Community of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. He was well liked by almost everyone he encountered.
To Keb, family came first! It was Dehabey, Russom, Selamawit, etc and, of course, his kids and dear wife! He loved them all equally and selflessly. He extended that same enthusiasm and love to his friends, the community and his adapted country of Canada. You can Google his name and will see the endless activities he participated during his 25 years of civil service here.
I last saw him a year ago when he came to see his brother Russom and family in Tacoma. My brother, Dr. Berhane and I fell in love with Keb's young family and had a wonderful evening making up for lost time. I called Berhane long distance to let him know about the sudden departure of Kebrom, and he was unable to continue the conversation without choking prompting me to make it shorter than intended. He said to me that not only did we lose him, but the whole country lost a great man with pure intentions. Yes, Eritrea lost a true son who was planning to contribute freely his scientific knowledge and accumulated wisdom upon early retirement while trying to contribute via distance learning from his home in Canada. As soil scientist, Kebrom was an expert in the application of Land-Sat imagery to geomorphologic mapping for soil survey and soil fertility purposes. . These satellite acquired images form a unique resource for applications in agriculture, geology, forestry, regional planning, education, mapping, and global change research. Among other things, this valuable asset is now lost to us. I can keep on going, but I must close now.
The last time I heard Kebrom's voice was when he called and left a recorded message wishing me and my family a Happy Eritrean Holiday about two weeks ago. Little did I know that he was instinctively bidding me good bye for the last time! I wished I was there to receive that call and I wish I called him right back. Keb's memory lives in all of us. The best way to honor him is to emulate him. Lets greet and love each other as brothers and sisters. Not just among us Eritreans, but among all, the Human Race. We can do more by uniting and solving problems in a civil and peaceful manner and that I am sure will please our departed brother.
May his soul rest in peace, and
May God bless us all!
Ximena Pino-Medrano
October 7, 2005
To Kebrom's family and friends: There are not enough words that can express the sadness and shock I am experiencing with the tragic loss of his life. I was blessed with Kebrom's friendship many, many years ago. Kebrom was very special, a very humble person, happy, funny, helpful and the list goes on and on. I could write pages and pages, it is very hard to summarize so many feelings. My sister Bessie, Kebrom and I became a 'trio' that helped each other while taking education classes at U of S, shared good moments. To him, we became his sisters. Whenever he saw us and/or run into us, he would say "My sisters!". I can hear his voice, see his smile, energy. My deepest sympathies go to all his family. It is awful, the way his life on earth ended, however, we have to trust in the Lord, that is the mystery of death. Let us cherish all the memories each of us had with Kebrom, how he touched our lives and the legacy he leaves. And him, Bessie and I will have to meet again to have 'that cup of coffee'. May he rest in peace and may we keep him and his family in our prayers. Love, Ximena.
Gedeon Embaye
October 6, 2005
I was shocked to hear the news. I know there isn't much anyone can say in these circumstances of pain and loss. I want to express my sincere sympathy to the family.
And may Kebrom rest in peace.
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Tesfu Berhane
October 6, 2005
I am sorry to hear of your loss you are all in my thoughts. My Deepest Condolences go out to Kubrom's family
Sebhatu Gebrelul
October 5, 2005
I was totally saddened and devastated to learn the loss of Kebrom, I good friend of mine since our college days at Alemaya. I want to express my sincere sympathy to the family not only on my behalf but on behalf of 1973 Alemaya graduates who dearly loved Kebrom. Kebrom was a person that you want to be around. He was very kind and considerate. He was courageous, sensitive and funny. And I know he was a good family man who loved his family dearly. The last time I saw Kebrom was in Washington, D.C. few years ago. We tried to catch up but no amount of time could have been enough for both of us. I was hoping we will meet again. But God had other plans. He took Kebrom to be with Him.
Please accept my condolences at this difficult time. Kebrom was a remarkable man, and he made a difference in the lives of many people.
Lulseged Selassie, g
October 5, 2005
I am deeply saddened with the news! Kibrom was my dorm mate at Alemaya college in Harar, Ethiopia, in 1968-69. he was a year ahead of me but he was fun to be with! He was so lively and a true person you would have expected him to be eternal. It has been 36 years since I saw him or talked to him but I had memories about him. He was a great guy and someone who had a legacy. Imagine how many people do you remember after 36 years just for being dorm mates for a short period of time.
I pass my condolences to his family, friends and to my best memories!!
L. G. Selassie. M.D.
Araya Kassa
October 5, 2005
To Kibrom's family
I wish to express my condolences in the untimely loss of Kibrom. May the All Mighty give you the strength to bear the pain and grieve that you are feeling now; and may he rest in peace.
Rodolfo Pino-Robles
October 5, 2005
To Kebron's Wife and Children:
In know there isn't much one can say in these circumstances of pain and loss. However, let me take the oportunity to express my deep sympathies with you and my enormous appreciation for Kebron's work in the community of Saskatoon. He is always present.
Bessie Aida Pino
October 4, 2005
To Kebrom's wife, children and relatives:
I can hardly imagine how hard it is for you to cope with Kebrom's physical lost.
My sister Ximena and I were blessed with his friendship when we took classes at the U of S to become "the first teachers in Canada to graduate as Heritage Language Teachers", in 1992. We both have very fond memories of those years and kept on being in touch attending all the events and functions of both the Saskatoon Multilingual School and the Saskatchewan Intercultural Association. Kebrom was not only an active member but also a very good friend, always full of bright ideas and a positive disposition.
Our prayers and thoughts are with all of you and we hope you can find consolation in God.
Kebrom will definitely be missed by all of us.
Sincerely,
Henry Strymecki and Family
October 2, 2005
Our prayers and thoughts are with you in this time of bereavement
Tesfay Asghedom Berhe
October 1, 2005
To The Kibrom Haimanot family
Our love and prayer is with
you during these difficult
time.
Tesfay Asghedom
Rahel Bereket
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