Why it worked
The video taps into universal themes of familial love, sacrifice, and loss, resonating deeply with viewers. The personal anecdotes and the emotional arc create a powerful connection, leading to high engagement.
Summary
This is a tribute to the creator's father, Casim, highlighting his love, sacrifices, and character through various life events. The post culminates with a photo of his grave, serving as a poignant reminder of his legacy.
Structure
- 1Introduction of father
- 2Father's battle with cancer
- 3Father's dedication to learning and helping
- 4Father's care during illness
- 5Father's playful spirit
- 6Father's acts of service
- 7Father's generosity
- 8Final resting place
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This is my dad, Casim
He was diagnosed with cancer in 2021, but never complained
He's a self taught software & hardware engineer
When I was going into CS in college he asked which languages I was learning so he can teach himself first in case I needed help
He got really sick right before I was going to study abroad
My iPad broke and sat at his desk for 6 hours, shaking, fixing it for me before my flight
JUL 3, 2020
happy father's day
When he was waking up from his coma, he sensed we are sad in his room, so would playfully raise his eyebrows and shake his head to make us laugh
After one of his chemo treatments, I complained my windshield wipers didn't work well. He immediately stopped at Autozone and changed them out for me in the rain
I took him to one of his appointments and we got hungry. I knew his bank account had less than $6 in it but he was adamant to pay for my food
That's my why ❤️
GASIM ABBAS IBRAHIM
إِنَّا لِلَّٰهِ وَإِنَّا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعُونَ
Surely we belong to Allah and to Him we shall return.
10.25.1963 - 1.20.2024