Fallen Hero Abolfazl Mehri; A Sister's Sole Refuge

Death Abolfazl Mehri 20 years old in Iran Karaj Mesbah Intersection

Written by: Avin

What youth, what dreams, what lovers, taken for what crime; what beautiful smiles, what hope, and what brothers... Abolfazl was one of those very brothers—the kind who shoulder the weight of life long before they ever get the chance to live out their youth. Abolfazl Mehri was one of them; a teenager faced far too soon with the loss of both his mother and father. From those early years, hard work and responsibility took the place of childhood's tranquility in his life. In a modest house in Karaj, his sole comfort and responsibility was his younger sister—the only family he had left after their parents passed away. Born on 28 February 2006 (9 Esfand 1384), Abolfazl was originally from Mianeh in East Azerbaijan, though he spent his life in Karaj—in the Mesbah neighborhood, where neighbors mostly knew him in his work clothes. He was an auto mechanic. For him, work was both a livelihood and a way to build a future in which he could ensure his sister's well-being. Alongside work, Taekwondo was another vital part of his life. He had trained for years, earning a second-dan black belt in the discipline. Those who knew him spoke of his discipline, perseverance, and quiet disposition—qualitie…

ابوالفضل مهری · تکواندو کار · میانه · کرج

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