We are completely shocked and saddened by the sudden death of our beloved son and brother, Omar Ahmad. Words cannot adequately describe the deep loss our family feels at this difficult time.
While we mourn his departure, Omar will undoubtedly live on in our hearts. We couldn't be more proud of the brilliant, kind and humble person that he was.
They say that when someone dies, he leaves only his actions for the world to see. If this is true, Omar leaves a blazing trail of memories behind him. Omar's contagious laugh, his zest for life, and his commitment to serving his country touched so many around him.
He served the City of San Carlos because of his passion to improve the lives of others. That same enthusiasm made him a great entrepreneur and friend. Today, we pray that Omar's light shines bright in heaven, even as the world around us seems darker without him.
We thank all those who have offered their condolences. While our hearts are heavy, we take comfort in the outpouring of prayers and thoughts for Omar.
A private religious service and burial will be held on Wednesday, May 11. The City of San Carlos will hold a memorial service, which will be open to the public, on Friday, May 13. The City will announce further details of the time and location of the memorial service as soon as they are available.
Statement by the Family of Mayor Omar Ahmad
Memorial Service for Omar Ahmad on Friday will be open to the public.
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Holly Bell May 12, 2013 at 02:59 pm
If the city council likes fake plastic nature, then let them saran-wrap their own yards! LEAVE OUR…Read More PARKS ALONE!! This is soccer special interest pressure on city government at its worst, and the city council appears unwilling or unable to withstand it.
Crestview Park is a particularly quiet, serene, simple park with lovely views which the council now wants to turn into a sports arena. Any day you can go there and see families playing on the grass, toddlers and moms enjoying picnics and play time, kids learning to ride their bikes on the nice flat paved area, athletes and older folks enjoying the flat natural track (the only one in San Carlos) to get in shape, teens throwing frisbees on the lawn. It is a perfect place for ALL residents to enjoy according to their needs, not a sports arena dedicated to one activity at the expense of all.
Belmont faced a similar lack of sports venues, but they did not choose to pave paradise. They wisely raised money and built a sports complex and spared their beautiful parks for use by ALL residents. I would like to see our city council do the right thing also.
And by the way, the opposition to this short-sighted plan is far more than "some residents"! Please visit our booth at Hometown Days.
Brenda May 9, 2013 at 04:10 am
One summer my kid had soccer camp on at an artificial turf field. It was terrible. It made…Read More everything hotter and very uncomfortable. I had to pull my kid out of camp early because of it. I do not think it is better for the environment OR for kids. Just go to any turf field and try to walk across it on a hot day. Try to go barefoot on it (good luck!) We have been told not to microwave plastic containers because of BPA and bad chemicals that can cause cancer. What about heating up plastic grass and running around on it, breathing the fumes that come off it?? How is that any different?
R. W. Dehner May 9, 2013 at 02:20 am
Artificial turf is appropriate for dedicated use sports venues, not for multi-use city parks.
Gordon cook April 15, 2013 at 11:30 am
Thanks for doing this. The one blatant thing I observe on a daily basis is the number and frequency…Read More of deputy's at Starbucks on 800 laurel street and the sky kitchen. I never see them in the neighborhoods. The police department was much better