Dr. Daivid Kazzaz, life and legacy, I just lost a good and steady friend

I had a hard day It is with heavy heart and deep sorrow to announce the passing of my beloved friend DR.DAVID KAZZAZ in his 100 years birthday, yes I he lived for 100 years full of advice and loved life. He passed peacefully in Denver Colorado, where I met him first time. I know David and his beautiful family for a long time, I am mourning the loss of an amazing friend, a wise mentor, a visionary philosopher, and a good psychiatrist. David and I had long discussions, trip to Northern Iraq-post Saddam war, to Kurdistan, trip to Red rock in Denver Colorado, and established a nonprofit together. He was and remains as a remarkable human being who touched many people’s heart, he believed that Kurds are the nation that love life and will survive all the atrocities. I’ll treasure his book “Mother of the Pound” with his signature on it, I read his wise emails again, and cherish my memory with him. Farwell David, I am happy everyone loved you and wanted to be around you. I am mourning the loss of a true friend, a wise mentor, a visionary philosopher, and a good psychiatrist. David and I had long discussions, traveled to Northern Iraq-post Saddam war, to Kurdistan, a trip to Red Rock in Denver, Colorado, and established a nonprofit together. He was and remained a remarkable human being who touched many people’s hearts; he believed that Kurds are a nation that loves life and will survive all the atrocities. David! I treasure your book “Mother of the Pound” with your signature; I re-read your wise emails and cherish my memory with you. Farwell David, I am happy you were loved and will live in my heart forever.

Dr. David Kazzaz

1923 - 2023

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Obituary of Dr. David Kazzaz

Dr. David Kazzaz, Denver; Husband of the late Louise Kazzaz; Father of Daniel, Amos, Jeffrey and Jerome Kazzaz; Grandfather of Rebecca, Jeremy, Zachary, Talya, Shira, Ariana, Zoe and Sarah; Great-grandfather of Eitan, Karen, Sophie, Abraham and Gabriella.

 

Funeral service, Thursday, March 16th at 1pm at Congregation Rodef Shalom. Service will be live streamed by Rodef Shalom: https://www.rodef-shalom.org/stream.

 

Burial to follow at Mount Nebo.

Following are part of my memories with him.

 

Soraya Fallah Interviews Dr.David Kazzaz

In May 2014 Soraya Fallah ,Women human rights activist and researcher traveled to Denver to revisit her mentor and friend, Dr. Kazzaz and interview him on his philosophy and activities for peace in the Middle East and Kurdish cause. Dr.Kazzaz advocates the WOMEN LEADING LIFE movement and provides a set of life-affirming strategies that can be implemented among any segment of a population, in any nation on earth. Above all, in these deeply troubling times, this treatise offers a message of hope and inspiration and urges us all to cherish and celebrate life. Psychiatrist and author of Mother of the Pound doctor David Kazzaz, a native of Iraq, pursued his medical studies in Beirut in the 1940s and emigrated to the United States in 1954, settling in Denver, Colorado. He was Senior Associate at the Institute for the Study of Israel in the Middle East in the Josef Korbel School of International Studies at the University of Denver. His life experiences extend from the post--World War one period through the post September 11 era. He offers a unique perspective on the causes behind the rampant brutality witnessed across the globe today—be it suicide bombings in the Middle East, genocidal wars in Africa, or terrorist strikes on American shores.