Visiting Masood- the national hero

The plaque just before Masoods grave!



Masoods final resting place. A hero, a defender, a fighter, a leader... a martyr. i couldn't believe how such an inevitable being could lie so helplessly. i cried. he didn't belong there. Before his death, he had dreamt he was going to die. he cried for his nation and his people. what will happen to them?



His memorial. Still undergoing construction...



This is how it will look like once completed.



One of Masoods men handed me this flower from his garden and told me that this flower will never grow old. It has a felt texture. i think he's right.



When the bombings would get too extreme, Masood would seek cover underground.




This is where Masood would sit and ponder. Bombs would drop but he wouldn't budge. That's what you call determination and bravery!



Masoods newly built family home for his 5 daughters and one son. just before moving in, he was martyred. His family visits annually and stay here.



Masoods garden. So serene and lovely. haven't seen any place like this in all of kabul!



Masoods guest house, long before he built the above house.



His house which he lived in. Had only 2 rooms and one bathroom. It was this that made me know that he was very dedicated to his people and didn't pocket peoples money for his own cause.



Masood lives on. One of the few pics i see him laughing.



Panjsher Valley.


I will provide a detailed post about the trip as soon as i get the time.

Ba omideh deedaar....