Tribute to Fahad Sadah, 1996 - 2019

I've just sat and read through our Facebook messenger chats from Years 10-13 - us discussing all sorts from faith to love, to teachers, revising online together - and I have laughed out loud at our teenage attempts at making sense of the world, often consisting of me not understanding what you said and you having to explain further. You were such a lovely person, always willing to go above and beyond to help. You are missed xx

It has been difficult to write a fitting tribute to Fahad, who was incredibly eccentric, but also incredibly funny. I’m thankful that Fahad was with me in Robogals and brought a ray of sunshine into university life, as well as introducing me to the Hackspace and urban exploration. I hoped that things would turn out better for you. You will be hugely missed.

It's strange how it's only when someone's gone that you realise how big of a part of your life they actually were. I never realised how much I spoke to you until now, because before I would just pick up my phone without thinking about it and send you a message. Ever since I found out you've been gone though, I keep picking up my phone to talk to you only to suddenly realise that you're not here anymore, and that I can't talk to you. Today I felt especially sad, because I did something that would make you laugh and I wanted to tell you about it so badly but all day I just kept remembering that I couldn't. It was something that I probably would've only told you about, just because out of everyone I know, you would have been the one to find it as funny as I do. Not being able to talk to you anymore really just breaks my heart. I was so excited for you to come back to uni next year and it still hasn't really sunk in that I'll never see you again. You've always been such a funny, loveable - very insane! - and special friend to me and I will always miss you. I hope that you're in a better place now, Fahad x

I knew Fahad through Robogals during undergrad. He was a really funny, intelligent, passionate guy, made me laugh a lot and truly committed to everything he did. Miss you.

You will be missed Fahad!!! I remember the times you helped me in school with physics and that day you spent two hours fixing a virus on my computer. You were so kind and had a heart of gold. Thinking of you today 😔

He was such an inspiration during my first year of University, I don't think I would still be where I am without him.

I haven’t seen Fahad since our high school days. He was such a character, always making us laugh and think. Wise beyond his years, I always thought he would have a great impact on this world. He was kind, thoughtful and compassionate. I wish his family all the best in this difficult time. The world misses you Fahad.