Even after learning the news, she said she struggles to “accept” it given Shahbazian’s upbeat demeanour. “When you see her it’s always happy. Even when she’s sad, she still smiles,” Lam said. Following a phone conversation with the Shahbazian’s uncle on Tuesday, Lam said they were unsure whether her body would be returned home. Due to the legal process, the family is still inquiring if it is feasible to have Shilan returned home. In the event the governments sign off on the process, Lam said she will not hesitate to offer the community’s support both financially and emotionally.
