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Sally Salama
July 29, 2022
I often remember Tarik calling and offering sound advice when my dad had a stroke. It wasn´t the doctors in Canada that saw us through the challenges but Tarik. In his kind and caring matter he told us what to expect and even called his colleagues to get a second opinion. What an incredibly loving person who was taken too soon and yet was able to leave his mark on all those who knew him. Luckily I was one of those people.
Martha Onkka
October 26, 2017
I was walking in the hallway at Loyola and I saw a beautiful picture of a smile I will never forget and thought that is Dr Ibrahim!! As I read the plaque I kept thinking he can't be gone , the world needs his incredible loving heart! My family met Tarik when my daughter was at Lurie's where he was doing his peds rotation. He was so kind and so gentle in spirit. He sat one night at my daughter's bedside and I asked him "Why neurosurgery?" He smiled and said "because the good is so good" and I replied "but the bad is so bad" and he just nodded. Later that night my daughter had a complication and became critical, she pulled through and was able to smile, talk and move her arms again after surgery. That morning when I ran into Tarik he looked at me with a huge smile and I said "This is the good isn't it?" he smiled ear to ear and said "Yes". He was amazing young man and made such an impression on all whose hearts he touched. You must be so proud of the incredible person and physician he became. He will never be forgotten, his memory will live on in those who were blessed and honored with having known such a remarkable person.
Annette Hancock
July 5, 2017
We just learned of Tarik's passing of a year ago. My mother, Anna, suffered from trigeminal neuralgia and Dr. Ibrahim assisted Dr. Anderson on her brain surgery last May. My mom had her yearly follow up today where Dr. Andersen told her of Dr. Ibrahim's passing a month after he assisted him in my mom's surgery. I remember Dr. Ibrahim talked with me and my five brothers and sisters after her surgery was over. He was kind, informative, soft spoken, and even after three plus hours of surgery, answered each and every question we had. Dr. Ibrahim gave us our mom back. He cured her symptoms, relieving my mom of debilitating pain. He was kind to her and helped her even after her surgery while she was recovering. He touched our lives and allows us to enjoy my mom every day. I will always remember and be grateful for Dr. Ibrahim's blessed heart and hands. May he live in the all the glory God's heaven holds. He was a special person who will never be forgotten by our family. Thank you Dr. Ibrahim.
Lucas Georgandellis
October 23, 2016
Dear Mona and Fikry,
I will always remember Tariq playing soccer with my son Paul as a gentle curious and shy young boy who was fun to be with. We where all blessed to be with him.I just learned that h became a neurosurgeon and can see now where his gentleness went to in approaching the most difficult of human operations in the brain. I also just learned of his sudden death and wish to express to you and all your family that my hope is and I will pray that I meet Tariq in Heaven when I die and that all of us yours and our families similarly meet there to bask forever in God''s light warmth and endless Love.
With warm affection and love
Lucas
Lucas Georgandellis MD
Connie Cox
September 8, 2016
My deepest sympathy. I just received news that Dr Ibrahim has passed.
He was my son's doctor at Loyola and I am deeply sadden to hear this.
He went above and beyond to take care of Nathan and always asked how I was.
I truly believe God placed him on our path and I am so thankful to have met him. He is truly an amazing doctor that touched many lives.
I pray for his parents and his entire family.
God-Bless
Peter Anderson
August 11, 2016
Very sorry about your loss. Our condolences to your family. God Bless.Peter Anderson
Bonnie B. Hakim
August 11, 2016
Peace Be Upon Him (PBUH)
Some words for you by Rabindranath Tagore:
"Peace, my heart, let the time for the parting be sweet.
Let it not be a death but completeness.
Let love melt into memory and pain into songs.
Let the flight through the sky end in the folding of the wings over the nest.
Let the last touch of your hands be gentle like the flower of the night.
Stand still, O Beautiful End, for a moment, and say your last words in silence.
I bow to you and hold up my lamp to light you on your way."
I want you to know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and yours,
Mohammad & Gi Bararsani
August 9, 2016
Dear Fikry and Mona, our most deepest sympathy and sincere condolences in this time or sorrow. Tarik will never be forgotten. He was part of the family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Loyola, Stritch Medical Student
August 8, 2016
Dear Ibrahim family,
Tarik was an inspiring Chief Resident, and a great mentor for any interested in neurosurgery. In Oct. 2014, as a medical student on his service, I came to know his grace in the operating room, patience in teaching, fondness of 90s hip-hop music, and personality that built friendships easily among colleagues. I've since admired his ability to weave humor and lightheartedness into the grueling hours he and his co-residents dedicated themselves to. I wondered how he kept his bright attitude amidst the demands of his work, and I found my answer in watching him interact with patients. He cared deeply, and I have the utmost respect for the love of his craft and devotion to improving the lives of his patients.
Ibrahim family, you are in my prayers in coping with this tragic loss. I consider it an honor to have worked with him, and more so, to have learned from him. He will be missed.
My deepest sympathies go out to your family,
Jessica Campos
colleen carroll
August 8, 2016
Tarik rotated through our Burn Intensive Care unit as a first year resident. He only spent one month with us but he will forever be remembered as the kind man and intelligent, skilled physician he was.
Our hearts are broken for his family, his colleagues, his friends, and his patients.... past and future. May all your proudest memories of Tarik bring you peace and comfort. He will truly be missed and never be forgotten.
Marlene Boctor
August 8, 2016
Dear Mona and Fikry,
I cannot begin to imagine the pain you are feeling for the loss of your son, Tarik. It was at my daughter's wedding last summer where I met Tarik for the first time, that I realized why my three daughters admired their cousin so proudly. It was obvious that this young man was a reflection of the excellent role models you were to him as his loving parents. We need you now, Mona, to continue to be that special role model and matriarch of our Egyptian family . Please know that you are in my heart and most importantly in my prayers.
Ghassan and Laila Saed
August 8, 2016
A person that departs from this earth never truly leaves, for they are still alive in our hearts and minds, through us, they live on. Please accept our condolences, Tarik will not be forgotten.
Mary Abdel-Malik
August 7, 2016
God bless his soul
C.R. Moultry
August 6, 2016
My deepest sympathies to Tarik's family during this difficult time. Thoughts and prayers to you all.
C.R. Moultry
-ULS Class of '99
August 6, 2016
My deepest sympathies and condolences to Tarik's family during this difficult time. Thoughts and prayers to you all.
-C.R. Moultry
-ULS Class of '99
Edward Perry
August 5, 2016
To Tarik,You died way before your time, but not before leaving your mark on many. I just learned of this yesterday, and cannot be at your memorial, but myself and my family are praying for your family and friends, Heaven has another angel in its midst watching over us, but the world missed out on the full life of a great doctor and man. God bless.
Edward Perry
Loyola Co-resident of Tarik
Dr and Mrs Karl Kish
August 5, 2016
We were very saddened hearing of your loss. We did not know Tarik well personally but heard much about him through our son Jonathan. We recognize there is nothing we can say to ease your pain at this time but we offer our prayers with heartfelt sympathy.
August 5, 2016
Dear Drs. Ibrahim,
We are very shocked & saddened to hear about Tarik. We all have many fond memories, especially Kate & John during the Tae Kwon Do years. You are in our prayers. Sincerely, Tom, Janet, Kate & John Drabecki.
Yvonne Tengen
August 5, 2016
May God give you peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Sally Salama
August 5, 2016
There are no words to express the sorrow we feel for your loss. Tarik was an outstanding person who was always willing to help no matter where he was or what he was doing. Family came first. He will be truly missed. We are so sorry we cannot be there with you but we'd like to come and see you in late August. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and God give you strength. Lots of love Sally Chris Luc and Yasmine
Paul, Kristi, Samamtha and Paige Braun
August 4, 2016
We are saddened to hear the tragic news of Tarik's passing.
Tarik will forever be in our hearts. We met Tarik 4 1/2 years ago when Paul (my husband) was admitted to Loyola after suffering a stroke. Paul spent the better part of 4 month in the neuro ICU. Tarik had an unbelievable presence about him and always gave our entire family (including our 2 young daughters) so much hope and joy. Our daughters in particular had a special bond with Tarik, one that they will carry with them throughout their lives.
I hope that you find peace knowing the powerful impact Turik had on all of those who he came in contact with - personally and professionally.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Paul, Kristi, Samantha and Paul Braun
August 4, 2016
"I haven't really left you, even though it may seem so. I've gone to my heavenly home, and I am closer than you know."
May his warmth keep you comforted, his passion inspire you, and his love live on in you forever.
Thank you Tarik -
LT PSUCOM 2010
Lee Barrette
August 3, 2016
As part of the Loyola family, I am saddened over the loss of Dr. Ibrahim. I send heartfelt condolences to the Ibrahim family. God bless you all.
August 3, 2016
So sorry to hear about Tarik's passing. I remember him so well as a little boy attending the Grosse Pointe Academy Early School. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers
Miss Camille
Jaclyn Hogan
August 3, 2016
I was (and am) deeply saddened to hear of Tarik's passing. I had only known him a few months, but he made quite a lasting impression. I will remember him fondly as a warm, charismatic, humble guy. I wish I had met him sooner.
I am so sorry for your devastating loss and hope you have at least some comfort in knowing what a tremendous impression he made on everyone he met. I know that he will live on in the hearts of all he touched.
May God bless you and comfort you at this difficult time.
Jaclyn
August 3, 2016
My Deepest Condolences.
May the beautiful memories
be with you always.
Christi Patrick
August 3, 2016
My deepest sympathies to Tarik's family. I remember when Tarik attended Medical School at Penn State. He was a very genuine, nice, outgoing young man. He will be missed by his classmates and fellow physicians.
August 3, 2016
Please accept our most profound condolences on the untimely passing of Tarik. He was a wonderful man, physician, and friend, and touched a tremendous amount of people. May you found peace and solace in his memory.
Elizabeth and Evan Greenbaum
August 2, 2016
Perhaps God is a poet
who writes with words
of flesh and bone and leaf and flower . . .
Every hour of every day,
words pour out of the Poet's heart,
and every word is beautiful and true and worth the telling.
And when each poem is perfect,
and there is no more which ought to be said,
the Poet gently takes the words back into His heart
where they are safe forever . . . and then begins again
Esam Naas
August 2, 2016
RIP
Tarik was best friend of our company president Mr Nick Clark
my deepest condolences
Khalil Atasi
August 2, 2016
We are totally speechless and devastated, and at loss with the sad news; our deepest condolences to Mona, Fikri, Eva, Bahi, Mona, Yasmin, the Rizk, the Habib, the Ibrahim... May God the Almighty and Merciful grant the family of the deceased peace and patience knowing that he is in God Hands. Muna, Lamia, Samia, Hany, and I offer our deepest sympathy and sincere condolences and wish we were all with you during this difficult time...
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