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Dear Kak Mariwan,

Good evening.

We hope this letter finds you and your esteemed family in the best of health, happiness, peace, and prosperity.

First and foremost, please accept our sincere apologies for writing this letter in English rather than in our sweet Kurdish language. My brother and I were born and raised in Canada, and unfortunately, we never had the full opportunity to learn how to write in beautiful Kurdish. Even though our words are written in English, every single sentence comes straight from our hearts. We hope to translate this letter into Kurdish with the help of ChatGPT so we can express our feelings in our mother tongue.

From the bottom of our hearts, we are deeply grateful for the valuable time you spared for us. Meeting and getting to know you was not just an ordinary introduction; it was a truly wonderful experience and an unforgettable memory that will remain in our hearts forever.

My brother and I are truly proud to have met you. From the very first moment, you welcomed us and treated us like members of your own family, not as strangers. To us, you are like a respected uncle whose wisdom, kindness, and generosity inspire everyone around you.

Many people can build large structures and projects, but very few can build hope in people's hearts. You have done both. With your vision, understanding, and dedication, you have helped Sulaymaniyah become a more beautiful, vibrant, and lively city. Most importantly, through your kindness and support, you have improved the lives of many underprivileged families. This is a kind of success that cannot be measured by money, but by its positive impact on people's lives.

Our father has always taught us that the true purpose of business is not merely accumulating wealth, but serving the community and supporting those in need. Knowing you demonstrated those lessons to us in practice. You proved that success becomes far more valuable when shared with others. Therefore, you have become a role model for us, and we hope to follow in your footsteps one day and make a meaningful contribution to creating a worthy life for Kurdistan and its people.

In our belief, greatness is not measured by the size of one’s wealth. A truly great person is defined by how many lives they have touched and transformed! Through their kindness, the respect they hold for others, and the hope they plant in people's hearts—that is how they remain unforgettable. This is why we truly believe you are a great human being.

Like our father, we love Kurdistan with all our hearts. Our dream is to contribute to the future of our country and serve its people. If our beloved city, Sulaymaniyah, had just ten people like you—with your vision, integrity, sincerity, and dedication—there would be no limit to its growth and progress.

If you ever need our assistance, whether in publicizing your projects or supporting your company, we are fully prepared to help with open hearts, without any expectations. That would be a great honor for us.

We would also be delighted if, one day, you could introduce us to your respected son, Kak Rovar. If he enjoys football, we would love to play a match together—you, Kak Rovar, my brother Lawa, and myself. It would be a wonderful memory that we will always cherish.

Your enduring kindness, hospitality, and respect for everyone will always stay in our minds. We pray to Almighty God to grant you good health, happiness, a long life, and continuous success.

In closing, I would like to share a thought that has always guided our family:

Life is like a book. Some pages are filled with hardships and trials, while others are full of joy and happiness. Never lose hope on the difficult pages, because the next page might be filled with sunshine, new hope, and wonderful opportunities. The true art of life is not just being strong during easy times, but having even greater strength, smiling, staying patient, and keeping forward during tough times. Just as the year has four seasons, life has its seasons too. We must embrace every season with faith, patience, and gratitude, because after every winter comes spring.

Thank you once again for being a source of inspiration to us. Meeting you expanded our vision, strengthened our dreams, and taught us that man’s greatest legacy is not wealth, but kindness, honesty, humanity, and service to others.

May Almighty God protect you and your noble family and reward you abundantly for all the good deeds you have done for Kurdistan and its people. We hope that one day we can follow in your footsteps and serve our homeland and its people, even in a small way.

With endless respect, pride, and gratitude,

Ara Nawzad Hama Salih Shamirani (15 years old)

Lawa Nawzad Hama Salih Shamirani (11 years old)

With love, respect, and warmest wishes from Canada.

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