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💙 May1, 2002 - April 6, 2020 💙

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My heart is broken and full of sadness this morning. You were such a bright and caring person. I enjoyed your visits to my office, making sure you’re staying on track. You have been taken far too soon but will never be forgotten. Thank you for being a small motivation that I wish I’d been able to express to you. . Condolences to your family and may you Rest In Peace. 

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My heart is broken and full of sadness this morning. You were such a bright and caring person. I enjoyed your visits to my office, making sure you’re staying on track. You have been taken far too soon but will never be forgotten. Thank you for being a small motivation that I wish I’d been able to express to you. . Condolences to your family and may you Rest In Peace. 

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-Anonymous

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Osman joined my English 10H fourth period class a few weeks into fall semester of 2017. He was one of the warmest lights in that class of just 23, a magical group where by some scheduling fluke we all got to experience the spaciousness of small class sizes. Osman offered a vibrant, generous energy to our community, always feeding our discussions with thoughtful ideas and connections. He was funny, in a sincere, unfiltered, sweet, goofy, sometimes self-effacing style, and he used his humor to enliven a lesson, an activity, a community circle or a class debate.

Osman had this wonderful balance of confidence and vulnerability. He was a football player and a writer. He was sincere and hilarious. He folded himself into our too-small desks, and made the best of every day with his presence, his kindness, and his intelligence. He was one of those students I could count on to be part of the team, to feed our shared space with goodness, and to support the work we did with his best efforts.

Sometimes I would fumble his name, like the day he came by Poetry Club to say he had returned to Venice after spending part of his year at a charter school. He showed up at my door and I triumphantly welcomed him with, “Omar! You’re back!” and then quickly corrected myself. We laughed over my flub, and I apologized with an ode poem to him that day in Poetry Club.

Osman, always Osman—the student who had returned, the student who hadn’t really left, whose energy forever warms the spaces he filled, the student who left such an impression he is worthy of all the odes we can write.

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I enjoyed our time in IDS together :)

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My heart is broken and full of sadness this morning. You were so full of life and confidence. I will remember your visits to my office and enjoyed helping you. Taken too soon, but you will not be forgotten. Rest In Peace.         Mrs. Alyssa

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My heart is broken and full of sadness this morning. You were so full of life and confidence. I will remember your visits to my office and enjoyed helping you. Taken too soon, but you will not be forgotten. Rest In Peace.         Mrs. Alyssa

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You will be missed tremendously! Your beautiful soul and bright smile.
Ms. Sabbah

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I want to express my sincere condolences over this very very sad occurrence. As a teacher at Venice High School I missed out on the pleasure of having your son as my student but my heart grieves for you and you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.  

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I want to express my sincere condolences over this very very sad occurrence. As a teacher at Venice High School I missed out on the pleasure of having your son as my student but my heart grieves for you and you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.  

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Starting as a 9th grader all the way to 12th grade Osman was
respectful and polite. He always asked how my mom was doing and I appreciated that about him.

Coach Moss

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There are no words that can provide any solace to those who loved, knew, and respected this wonderful young man. We offer our prayers to Osman’s family. To Osman’s friends and teammates we offer the same.. Gone way too soon. You will not be forgotten.
Coach Gasca

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My heart is broke to know sad news I had good memories with him he always give me respect I wants to condolence to the family Es difícil perder a un ser querido pero is más difícil perder a un hijo Dios lo debe recibir en su gloria los cuatro años que trabaje at Venice high school me dejaron huella en mi corazón y al haber conocido a Osman uno de muchos buenos muchachos que conocí y tuve muchas comunicación con migo cuando el me necesitaba un consejo siempre me buscaba lo voy extrañar muchísimo este es el mi sentir.    

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My heart is broke to know sad news I had good memories with him he always give me respect I wants to condolence to the family Es difícil perder a un ser querido pero is más difícil perder a un hijo Dios lo debe recibir en su gloria los cuatro años que trabaje at Venice high school me dejaron huella en mi corazón y al haber conocido a Osman uno de muchos buenos muchachos que conocí y tuve muchas comunicación con migo cuando el me necesitaba un consejo siempre me buscaba lo voy extrañar muchísimo este es el mi sentir.    

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Mr. P

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I don't even know where to start.  I'm heartbroken.
He was the most caring, respectful and loving person.
For some reason he chose me to tell me personal issues, worries and fears he was dealing with, most of time I didn't know what to respond.
He used to tell me all the time how he wanted to protect me and be my guardian angel.
And he definitely is.
We used to sit in next to the window at the library and he would ask me all kinds of questions about the world and I just didn't have enough answers but he would still ask me how I know so much.
He crossed the street one time he saw me after school just to give me this flower without saying anything but smiling.
I just have so much to say and not enough words.
He will be remembered forever. Rest in paradise.

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Osman and I were on the golf team together and he was always a fun person to be around and always brightened everyone’s day. I remember him giving me a snow globe as a Christmas gift. He was such a kind person and he will be missed by me and everyone. I’m glad I got to know him and spend time with him, and it hurts my heart that he passed, my sincerest condolences for him and his family.  May you Rest In Peace. 

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Osman and I were on the golf team together and he was always a fun person to be around and always brightened everyone’s day. I remember him giving me a snow globe as a Christmas gift. He was such a kind person and he will be missed by me and everyone. I’m glad I got to know him and spend time with him, and it hurts my heart that he passed, my sincerest condolences for him and his family.  May you Rest In Peace. 

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My first memory of Osman is him entering my class during nutrition and asking - very politely - if he could transfer into one of my classes and explained his reasons for wanting the change. I did get in touch with his counselor but the switch could not be made. Judging by all the comments here, he would have been a wonderful addition to my class.

My other memories of Osman are rather similar in nature: A nod and a 'what's up, Minhaaaas' in response to my salutation during passing period - an exchange nearly reflexive in nature, but one that was nonetheless meaningful (to me, at least) and always served to bring a smile to my face. I only wish I had the opportunity to express my gratitude for it, and I am only left with memories of a bright, kind young man, and a reminder that often the smallest, most fleeting moments in life can be meaningful and cherished well beyond proportion.

'Though wise men at their end know dark is right,
Because their words had forked no lightning they
Do not go gentle into that good night.'

My condolences to all of Osman's family and friends.

- Ahsan Minhas

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We weren’t close but we did go to middle school together. It was enough for me to tell that he was a funny and sweet guy. Although we didn’t keep in touch as often through high school, I knew that he was willing to be there for his many friends. We used to sit on the bleachers at Venice after my school finished

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It hurts to know that he’s gone. I am still trying to wrap my head around the fact that I won’t ever get to see him again nor will his family or his closest friends. He knew many people and many people knew him because he was such a vibrant soul. His character attracted many people because he was a magnet for that type a thing. Everyone knew when he was in the room because he was such a lovely guy and everyone loved being around him because he always found a way to make people laugh. I knew him in middle school  Because we went to ICEF together and from what I remember I always knew that he was very encouraging especially when I played sports with the guys. And although I didn’t keep in touch with him throughout high school as often I knew he was still the same from the very few talks that we had. Not a lot of us were close to him but we knew enough from the many encounters that we’ve had with him. It was from those moments that we were able to tell that he was such a great guy and caring of others.

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Childhood friend
Brother
Family
Classmate
Student
It’s so unreal but thank you for being a friend 🙏🏼

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when i found out yesterday I was in tears. Having a loss feels so unreal. someone that you personally knew gone in an instant. Osman was such a great soul. He got along so well with everybody. If he didn’t know you he would still talk to you as if you’ve known him forever. I remember waiting after school and I just see him walking towards me and he just sits with me and waits. Ahhh and the time it was pouring and our friend offered us a ride we all laughed the whole time talking about the virus . Rest easy Osman you will forever be missed and remembered. 🕊🕊❤️

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I just saw you 3 weeks ago at Penmar when I went to go ball up, I can’t believe you’re gone man. Being Emily’s chambelanes was fun especially with you and your goofy attitude as always. You always knew how to make people smile when they were having a bad day, and even tho we weren’t close, we was still homies. Rest In Peace dawg, you’ll be missed 🙏🏻💙🕊

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OSMAN, you have been a great guy, thank you for looking out for me like a brother, u stood up for me multiple times. if anyone can please tell me what happened to my friend osman????? please i need answers i miss you bro
, my brother for life. rest in peace beautiful soul.

will anyone please reply to let me know what happened, i need closure.

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I only got to interact with you a hand full of times, but that doesn’t affect how awful I feel losing a bro. You were an awesome guy the few times we exchanged words at church and around school. Rest easy bro some day we’ll see each other agin.

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im going to miss you so much you don’t understand i’m going to miss seeing you smiling and laughing at me during passing period, i’m going to miss talking with you about art and fashion and how on the back of every shirt that you were going to design on the back in bold letters is going to say “made by Osman”. i’m going to miss you so much much love rest easy.

- CD

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I am so thankful that I had the opportunity to meet someone as great as you. You never failed to make us laugh and smile. You created a family with all the cadets and you were such a role model to all of the jr cadets. They always thought of you as the coolest cadet, the funniest guy, but most of all they knew that they could count on you.
Every Wednesday meeting I looked forward to seeing you and hearing about your week.
Thank you for all the laughs, the deep and not so deep talks, and most of all for your friendship.
From our trips to the library, la Feria de Mole, your parents wedding, the endless quinceaneras, and all of the dodger games we got to work together.
You never asked for much in return and you always had the right words of advice when I needed them.
There's so much more I wanted to share with you and I wish we'd had the time.
I'll miss you always and forever.
Love,
Dalia

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I didn’t get the chance of talking and or hanging out with him but it is truly sad that he has passed my condolences goes out to his family and his friends...
it is very sad that he is gone and more so the way he passed 💔

He is now an amazing angel in the sky looking out for everyone
He will be remembered 😇❤️

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I can easily recall the first time we met, and I read your name off the roster as “ohs-man” instead of “ahsman”, like everyone pronounced it. You were easy going and allowed me to go with the pronunciation of your name in the way that I enjoyed.

You were unique. You also brought a lot of good energy into a room, and I enjoyed that about you.

You will be missed by so many Osman.

To Osman's family and friends who have been his support team, his foundation and his home for these 18 years, I hope you are comforted in the ways that is best for you. Much ease, light, and love always.

-Ms. A

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You were one of a kind.
I’m so happy I got to experience you and trust me if you knew Osman you know it was an experience.I’m gonna miss all the missions we hit wether it was the beach, movies, or just driving around and seeing where we ended up.It’s crazy knowing you’re gone but I know you wouldn’t want to see everyone sad for too long you’d want us to celebrate all the good times and memories. I wanna thank you for being one of the realest people I know Ima be missing you every day bro 💙🕊

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Thanks for being that reminder of why we do what we do by teaching...thanks for being that one smile that warms everybody’s heart and thanks for that silent toughness on the football field that charged everybody up!
We keep you alive and honor you with memories of good times! God bless the family and the students surrounding this soul God bless you all and God comfort you all!
RLove

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My deepest sympathies go out to you and your family. May God give you the peace that you seek. May my condolences bring you comfort and may my prayers ease the pain of this loss. I offer you my thoughts, prayers and well-wishes during this dark time in your life.

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My deepest sympathies go out to you and your family. May God give you the peace that you seek. May my condolences bring you comfort and may my prayers ease the pain of this loss. I offer you my thoughts, prayers and well-wishes during this dark time in your life.

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Osman was one of the sweetest, kindest, and most thoughtful humans you could ever have the privilege to meet. He had the ability to make anyone laugh or feel better about anything. I met my cousin when I was about six or seven years old and we became very close. My little brother and him used to despise each other when they were kids but one day, they became the closest of friends and cousins. My brother and I used to go to our aunt and uncle’s house and would make huge messes in their room when we were kids with Osman and would get yelled at by our mom for making messes but we didn’t care, we were having too much fun. We would play outside and then play GTA inside where he would teach us how to play and cause so much destruction. As we got older, he would tell us about new shows on Netflix and take us for walks around Santa Monica so we could discover new places and sights. The most recent memory I had of Osman is when he was sorting out candy for a party and every time he messed up and a candy would fall into the wrong basket, he would say the infamous Drake song: “God’s plan”. My brother told me that one time they were walking and he dropped something in the sewer and Osman just laughed and said “God’s plan”. That’s just the type of person he was, he didn’t stress about the small stuff and would laugh it off. He may have been our cousin, but he was like a brother to us. We miss him and love him a lot and we hope that wherever he is, he’s watching over us and still saying “God’s plan”. Rest in peace my brother.

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Osman was the type of friend that always sought to understand and it didn’t matter how long you went without talking, it always felt like you had never stopped being close. He was the type of friend who cared about how you were doing and reminded you how much he cherished your friendship. I wish I could have talked to him one last time to  thank him for everything. All the memories, laughs, fun, meaningful conversations. Rest in peace brother.

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had i known our last convo would be about the ice age and bats, maybe i would have said something more important. at the same time, i wouldn’t have it any other way. it was stupid and silly and you brightened my day. it was so nice to be shown kindness. rest easy; we will meet again. 🕊💤

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Rest Easy Osman. We weren’t the closest, but I used to see you almost everyday at the gym in Culver City, and sometimes at school. You went so hard in the gym! Always pushing yourself, even on school nights. It was inspiring! You always said hey and shook my hand or gave me a fist bump when you saw me, and you said motivational words to me in the middle of weight lifting! It always made me feel good! You were an amazing person, and a good friend. I’ll never forget when you caught me singing and dancing to myself in the gym and we both just started laughing! That smile brightens up a room! You’ll truly be missed Osman. Prayers up for family and friends!

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On behalf of the Venice PTSA, we wish we had the words to lighten your agony but sometimes words are just not enough.  Please accept our deepest condolences on your loss.  You are in our thoughts and prayers.

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On behalf of the Venice PTSA, we wish we had the words to lighten your agony but sometimes words are just not enough.  Please accept our deepest condolences on your loss.  You are in our thoughts and prayers.

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Siempre vivirás en nuestro corazón , recuerdo cuando llegaste , y te abrase por primera vez , siempre fuiste un niño luchador recuerdo como eras mi socio en los negocios , no se que sucedió mi niño tenemos más preguntas que respuestas, tu partida ha dejado un gran dolor en los corazones de todos los que te conocimos , ve con Dios mi querido sobrino descansa en Paz , algún día todos estaremos juntos otra vez para ser felices, aquí cuídare de tu mami tu papi y de tus hermanos, pídele a Dios tú que estás cerca de él que ayude a todos a encontrar paz y consuelo por tu partida , ahora eres un Ángel 😇 y ya no sufres mi niño , siempre vivirás en nuestro recuerdo hasta que llegue el día de  reencontrarnos otra vez , mi querido Osgui .

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We will miss you bro!

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I am still to this day shocked. I am trying to wrap my head around the fact that you are no longer here on Earth was and I'll never get to see you smile or laugh anymore. You were there for everybody and anyone, literally, you always had something positive to say in which I admired about you. You were and still are a great soul to many. The many times we spoke or saw each other, you were always there for me and I literally would tell you the most random things and you'd listen. I always remember you having the most random thoughts at the most random times, you always amazed me! Thank you for being part of my special day, you were one of many who made this day great. The day of the photoshoot, your eyes shined seeing El Galan, you connected so well with the horse we even gave you the nickname, "horse whisperer ". I can go on for days of how an amazing friend you were to not just me but everyone other person you encountered. Watch over your family, friends, loved ones. I hope your laughing and telling God all your jokes and still exploring your curiosity up there. I miss you everyday Osman, until we meet again. ♡

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I remember back when I was in 7th grade and you were in 8th. We were both on the soccer team and you’d always be smiling and laughing, bringing joy to the team. We may not have been close friends but I still considered you my friend. I remember us having to forfeit a game because you and some other teammates got lost:) It was funny honestly because it wasn’t that hard to find the school and field that we were going to play at. Anyway, you’ll be missed by everyone and you definitely impacted my life because ever since I first met you, I’ve been living my life to the fullest and I’m grateful for everything I have. Thank you Osman, may you Rest In Peace🙏
-anonymous

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It’s the little things that really count and when someone you don’t even know engages with you just to the point of saying hello and calling you by name, it can really make your day. Osman was never a student of mine and our connection was simply that we were both part of the Venice High School community. But whenever he saw me, he would say hello and personalize it by mentioning my name. There are days when you really need that, ya know? And he probably never knew what a gift it was. Thank you, Osman. Rest in peace, young man.

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In lost of words and disbelief hearing about this. In complete heartbreak. We go way back and from the start without even knowing me you were so funny & kind, opened to having a conversation about anything. Always so welcoming even when you haven’t seen me for months. With a smile that was always there no matter what went on. So thankful that I got to meet you because anyone would’ve been glad to be your friend. Thank you for all the memories we had, from the random walks and talks to not letting me walk back home alone those days. My condolences go to your family. Fly high angel like I know you will.

Love you always <3

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I find solace in knowing Osman was a believer. Such a true spirit!

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I find solace in knowing Osman was a believer. Such a true spirit!

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Rest in the arms of our Heavenly Father. God be with your family and heal their hearts with your fond memories. A true gentleman who I will see again. “God’s plan” 💙

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So sorry to hear about the passing of this young man. My condolences to Osman’s family and friends, whom, I’m sure, must be in absolute pain at this moment. No parent should ever have to mourn the loss their own child!  Rest easy, champ! Hope you’re in a much better place now...

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Osman,
I have always known you to be such a kind hearted, caring person. Your brothers were both so lucky to have you to look up to. I am sending thoughts and prayers to your family during this time.
Ms. Bohland

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Gracias hijo mío por estos 17 años que estuviste con nosotros gracias por permitirme ser tu madre como tu me decías mi niño ,eres el primero de mis tres hermosos regalos que Dios me dió, vivimos tantas y tantas cosas desde el momento que supe que estaba embarazada ,prometí cuidarte y protegerte mi pequeño ,aún recuerdo el primer día que te tuve en mis brazos , eras un bebé tan hermoso siempre con tu sonrisa mi niño ,ahora nos has dejado hijo de mi vida has dejado mi corazón destrozado con un enorme vacío que jamás se podrá curar 😭perdóname por no poderte ayudar a que tus ojitos no se cerraran mi niño ,tu papi tus hermanitos y yo te extrañamos hijo de mi vida 😌😢te amamos ten lo por seguro que siempre te llevaremos en nuestro corazón y en nuestros recuerdos 😇💙😢vuela muy alto mi ángel 😇 se que donde estas ya nadie te hará daño mi niño , descansa tranquilo mi corazón ,algún día nos volveremos a ver 😢😭💔

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You where my friem

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Osman was all

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Thank you for being my brother for all these years! Since we were 7 bro I love you and I’m always gonna hold it down for you on my soul bro this forever💙. Sleep well brother- Jeremiah 

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Thank you for being my brother for all these years! Since we were 7 bro I love you and I’m always gonna hold it down for you on my soul bro this forever💙. Sleep well brother- Jeremiah 

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Happy birthday mi querido sobrino , hasta el cielo te mando muchos abrazos , siempre estarás en nuestro corazón.

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Ya hace tres años de tu partida mi niño querido espero que desde donde estes sigas cuidando de tu mamá y tus hermanos, aquí todos te extrañamos, Dios te tenga junto a él mi sobrino querido , Osgui .

Gods Plan .
🙏😇