Memorial stand by Qatari's for UK man in Doha

I will be happy to join - If the authorities here allow it.

Why not make a giant card instead or a wreath of flowers and we can meet to sign it. Then you can send it to the family,,

I'd be happier copying what the qatari's did for John, when they signalled their disapproval of the horrific act, and stood in sympathy for his family and friends.

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Alexa

OK. First we need to contact the authorities to make sure its not going to be a problem or breaking any laws, but if we suggested that we gathered on the Corniche perhaps at the Sheraton end where the grassy park is, or over towards the Airport area, on the ground opposite the Port area, where the grassy verge is by the Museum - perhaps that would be big enough. But maybe we've got to see what the authorities suggest. He did live over by the airport. I'll speak to one of his extended family members.

Anyone got contacts with the ministries, and speaks arabic?

Angelwings.

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I have been reading the other news thread about this and it was a shame that before thinking of how to pay respects to the deceased, much speculation and animosity has arose. I am very glad that someone has thought of this. It is very sad that I cannot go to this gathering you are planning, but I would like to extend my condolences to the family and friends of Mohamed al-Majed.

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We can just send a 'text fwd' to everyone to pass onto friends/family to make this known. I know it will draw a good number of people, and near the Diwan would be a good place to be.

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Angelwings.

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"Two minutes silence will be held in Hastings on Monday in memory of Qatari student Mohamed al-Majed.
Council officials in the British town – where 16-year-old Mohamed was fatally injured a week ago – said the commemoration would take place outside a major shopping centre at 11am.
A spokeswoman confirmed that community leaders, council officials, councillors and members of the police would attend the gathering to remember the vibrant young teenager who lost his life following a “racist” altercation with a group of local youths.
Councillor Peter Pragnell, leader of Hastings Borough Council said: “We would like as many people as possible to come along to remember Mohamed and also to send out a powerful message, not only to the people who did this, but to his family and friends to show them the people in Hastings will not accept this."

I know it's short notice but it would a stance of solidarity to coordinate the timings.
Just an idea.

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What I wrote/meant (cant remember)
.. only if the family were ok with us doing a public thing if not send private condolences....

if you know the family what is your input angelwings?

Count me in. U..K has become a very unruly place. Having lived in London for 14 years after leaving my native Scotland I found that over the years the situation has got worse and there are less and less family values. The law must put an end to people being able to take someones life as part of their night out ritual. They must put people away for a very long time if they carry out these thuggish deeds. This poor boy died because the law in U.K. turns a blind eye to unrully behavior and its now time to stop it. A very good idea to hold a few minutes silence. A bit ashamed to be Brittish these days when things like this happen. My thoughts to the family.

the platform of Qatarliving organize all such volunteer activities...
Just to clear you one doubt that WE (QLVG) never do any volunteer work with the intention to attract media attention or for any kind of publicity.

I myself was surprised when we saw media taking our pictures and interviewing our QLVG members ...

There are so many small volunteer activities we do on QL and outside QL but we never ever tell on QL forum because I believe that doing such thing with the intention of getting publicity will not serve the purpose in the eye of Allah(GOD).

Also I don't remember if I have met you before? I remember 'WHOAMI' who I met during our HBK campaign..

Hope this is clear to you and we are always thankful for supporting QL and QLVG in particular :-)

Coming to the point, lets meet along with Anglewings and other QLVG members at any of the coffee shop and kick start this campaign, ofcourse in this case we will seek media attention for the public awareness once we agree on Venue ....

Anglewings: I got your PM and I am working on it :-)

i read all the threads and as far as i know Qatar( as i m here from my grand father days and born here) it would be difficult to arrange meeting in museum or sheraton as angel wings said but as qatar tradition, if they need to discuss anything they are giving priority to meet place as majlis aur put khaima. wht we can do is we can arrange for the khaima and invite his family members and there we can have 2-3 minute silence and pray for him, instead of giving flowers, cards etc... better to do this...

Excellent.. I presume you meant 6th September..

Super...you can always say you are Scottish or Irish...;)

A sense of humour is just common sense dancing, sadly, common sense has left the building and is dancing somewhere else.
Alexa

There ya go...sorted!

A sense of humour is just common sense dancing, sadly, common sense has left the building and is dancing somewhere else.
Alexa

I agree that a period of silence/prayer would be more significant for the family than flowers.

But whatever you end up doing, just keep it simple and sincere. The most important part of all this is the message you convey.
And regardless of whether the event gets press coverage...at least you'll have done a good thing. Something meaningful and loving in the face of the senselessness that caused this kid's death.

My condolences to his family and best wishes to everyone organizing the memorial. Hope it goes well. :)

was part of a fracas which occurred in the UK. It seems he fell and fatally hit his head on the kerb during an incident which could have easily have happened on a pool table in The Ramada, here.

I don't think this is quite the same as 'John' of the Doha Players being involved in a purposeful explosion of the Playhouse.

I have every sympathy with the young man's family but I don't feel that more is required than perhaps, as amnesia and possibly Oryx suggested, a bouquet of flowers from a token few to be floated out to sea.

I agree with yaghazali - discreet, yet meaningful.

Any large gathering I feel would be inappropriate.

Just IMHO

/-a-t-/Speed, trust me it's not about the attention, it's about being recognized for good deeds :)

Especially when one group get's recognized and one doesn't. We're a team are we not? Its all about encouraging others to join in too :)

ILQ itself also participates in various charitable events. Especially a monthly 'help the labourers' run. I appreciate all the ILQ members that help out and continue to help out.

I am 'whoami' btw lol, the guy you met and also told the newspapers not to mention me :P It was a username making fun of amnesia. who-am-i ---> someone who forgot ---> amnesia lol Anyway, we made two runs during the charity we jointly participated in with you and acknowledged QL 100%

Anyway, Angelwings gave me a call. I've already spoke to the Ministry of Interior who said that they need a formal letter in writing.

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... then we will choose a location to simply leave flowers, as many folks would appreciate doing this also. We will see which works out best. Certainly leaving flowers at a location seems to have crossed all frontiers and culteral boundaries, and is just as good a way to say 'we sympathise, and are united against this kind of violence' regardless of the outcome, accidental or otherwise. So hang in folks, we will have some directions very soon.

Angelwings

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wel as angel wings u said abt the flowers, we need to get approval from ministry as where to put? wil it be legal? wel as i know the tradition it will be better to arrange a khaima or majlis or meet in 1 place to keep 5 min silence & also the timings u said may be is not suitable, Why? bcoz u r saying 5:30 will be finish & 5:53 is opening of fast, if u will go out from tht place after meeting every 1 then it will take almost 5-10 min... so wht u suggest? wel better to keep it in evening and better to arrange majlis or khaiyma...

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I'm so there.. just state the date and time.

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well as u said angel wings that many ppl will turn up so wht u suggest instead of khaima or majlis we can meet in the open perking as on the back side of museum or parking in front of sheraton... in front of of sheraton yes its a huge space.. but forget the flowers i don't think ministry wil approve.. we can meet the families, show condolence, silence for 5 min then back 2 home but the time so suggest... 5 o clock then i think i will miss this thing.. anyhow if it would be in the evning much better...

We will go on the Monday, exactly one week after the original stand made in the UK.

Because of the Ramadan timings, and the heat, it seems best to arrange for a stand at 4.45 until 5.00pm. Thus allowing those who need to leave quickly for the Iftar period time to drive back home again. There will be no particular time of silence, except during the 15 minute period mentioned above.

We will signify our agreement to stand against this kind of meaningless violence, and show our solidarity with the family of the Qatari Boy.

To be recognised, we will BRING SOMETHING YELLOW. It can be a flower, a balloon, an armband, or even an item of clothing, anything that will distinguish the stand.

There is not going to be any formal spot for meeting, other than on the actual Corniche itself, that way we don't have to wait (forever) for permits etc. We will not be forming a 'crowd' in any particular place, so a permit will not be required. Only that we will quietly walk or stand on the Corniche area, with our YELLOW distinguishing marker.

Don't forget to sms folk and email the details to as many people as possible.

We can also tie yellow ribbons from car aerials too... anything to show a united front against this kind of thing.

A.W.

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i don't think so this have been done before the thing we r going to do.. so the wal will begin from corniche.. thtz nice and angel wings good tht u have arranged all the things... well i m feeling very sad to miss this historical day.. :'(

angel wings are they talking abt u.. Gwen Newnham ..

wel angel i know its a lil bit shame but i m supporting.. my office timings are so tough tht i will not be able to make but i will try my best to pass through there and yes i m already wearing Yellow dress to support the day & the event

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