“If the family asks us to help, to bring her body back home, that’s what I can do right now,” Lam said. “I’m waiting for the family to say something, and we’ll step in.” Rudaw moderates all comments submitted on our website. We welcome comments which are relevant to the article and encourage further discussion about the issues that matter to you. We also welcome constructive criticism about Rudaw. To be approved for publication, however, your comments must meet our community guidelines.
As the evening went on, people shared stories that painted a vivid picture of who Shilan was beyond her work. Friends recalled her love of music and dancing, her playful sense of humor, and her ability to make even the smallest gatherings feel like a celebration. “She had this way of making you believe in yourself,” said another friend. “Whenever you doubted what you could do, she would be the first one to remind you of your worth. That’s just who she was — always lifting others up.”
