Members of the Kurdish American Youth share the loss of Mrs. Soraya Serajeddini. She had shone and will shine as a symbol of Kurdayetî at the KNC conferences and throughout her life. She was a true inspiration for the Kurdish youth with her understanding and compassion especially for Kurdish women as a symbol of defiance and self-dependence. Mrs. Soraya was as borderless as a Kurdish Hawk; there was not an obstacle too high for her to climb or a path too rough for her to tread. Her family's loss is our loss as well as Kurdistan’s loss for it has been due to women like her with utmost dedication that we are able to have the motivation to carry on the Kurdish struggle today. Soraya xan’s hard work and effort will not be forgotten. We as the future of Kurdistan will continue on her path for a better Kurdistan for all of us.

We would like to request from KNC to start an annual award in honor of Mrs. Soraya-Serajadini’s dedication and memory to recognize and encourage Kurdish women throughout North America-those women who are walking down Soraya xan’s selfless path of serving the Kurdish cause and Kurdistan.

“Seeing death as the end of life is like seeing the horizon as the end of the ocean” said a wise man. Soraya xan has touched us all and placed herself as a symbol of Kurdish courage and dedication in our hearts. She will continually live within us and guide us through the path of dedication, selflessness and service to Kurdistan. Her leadership and hard work will be greatly missed!

Board of Directors,
Kurdish American Youth
July 25 2006