The tragic death of a father who left seven
children and a wife behind is still affecting
many lives months later.
Said Shiraga Rahimi, a talented political
cartoonist, was driving home one night in
late January, when a train struck his van.
Mr. Rahimi was killed instantly. He was
delivering pizza to help support his family.
As the main source of income for his
family, Mr. Rahimi's death has left his
children and wife struggling to get by.
The community has reached out to this
family with fundraisers to benefit his
children and wife.
On June 23, Hamilton art gallery The Pearl
Company is holding Cartoon Speak from 7
p.m. to 10 p.m. where 40 of Mr. Rahimi's
political cartoons will be on display.
CBC radio host Jeff Goodes will host the
event.
Three renowned political cartoonists have
been invited to speak to the crowd.
Terry Mosher from the Montreal Gazette,
Brian Gable from the Globe and Mail and
Graeme MacKay from the Hamilton
Spectator will make a public address at 8
p.m. that evening.
Included in the benefit is Afghani food and
music to represent the culture of the late
Mr. Rahimi.
Tickets are $30 and can be bought at The
Hamilton Spectator, Bryan Prince
Bookseller, Arts Hamilton Jackson Square,
The Carnegie Gallery, La Jardinere Locke
Street, OPIRG McMaster University, and
The Immigrant Cultural & Art Association.
The Pearl Company is located at 16 Steven
St.
For more information, email
cartoonsspeak@gmail.com or call (905)
524-0606.
children and a wife behind is still affecting
many lives months later.
Said Shiraga Rahimi, a talented political
cartoonist, was driving home one night in
late January, when a train struck his van.
Mr. Rahimi was killed instantly. He was
delivering pizza to help support his family.
As the main source of income for his
family, Mr. Rahimi's death has left his
children and wife struggling to get by.
The community has reached out to this
family with fundraisers to benefit his
children and wife.
On June 23, Hamilton art gallery The Pearl
Company is holding Cartoon Speak from 7
p.m. to 10 p.m. where 40 of Mr. Rahimi's
political cartoons will be on display.
CBC radio host Jeff Goodes will host the
event.
Three renowned political cartoonists have
been invited to speak to the crowd.
Terry Mosher from the Montreal Gazette,
Brian Gable from the Globe and Mail and
Graeme MacKay from the Hamilton
Spectator will make a public address at 8
p.m. that evening.
Included in the benefit is Afghani food and
music to represent the culture of the late
Mr. Rahimi.
Tickets are $30 and can be bought at The
Hamilton Spectator, Bryan Prince
Bookseller, Arts Hamilton Jackson Square,
The Carnegie Gallery, La Jardinere Locke
Street, OPIRG McMaster University, and
The Immigrant Cultural & Art Association.
The Pearl Company is located at 16 Steven
St.
For more information, email
cartoonsspeak@gmail.com or call (905)
524-0606.
| Cartoon Speak benefits late political cartoonist Stoney Creek News May 25, 2007 |
