Hassan Shakhesi

How they died

Father of two children aged 16 and 13. Shot in the heart with a war bullet by security forces while helping wounded protesters to safety in Tehranpars area during protests. He was helping transport injured people to safe locations when he was targeted and killed by Islamic Republic security agents. According to his friend, after seeing wounded and killed compatriots, he shouted 'Don't be afraid, I am your bodyguard' and rescued several wounded people, taking them to parking areas of nearby houses. He was shot from behind in his pure heart by Zahhak agents while going back to help another person.

Why we remember them

This record exists so that Hassan Shakhesi, and all who are named in this archive, are never reduced to a number.