Saman Gerami

How they died

Shot from behind with a war bullet by suppressive forces around 9 PM on Thursday 18 Dey 1404, which was his birthday. The bullet hit him from behind and passed through his thigh area. Due to severe injuries and heavy bleeding, his transfer to hospital was delayed. He arrived at the hospital around 12:30 AM and suffered brain death. Doctors managed to revive him once, but he ultimately died around 4 AM. He worked at a cardboard manufacturing company as a driver and executive worker. He had lost his father at age 9 and his sister at age 17-18, and was the only remaining member of his family.

Why we remember them

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