Shafiq Noorani, an experienced climber from Aurora killed after falling near Citadel Peak above the Eisenhower Tunnel on New Year’s Eve, was remembered by his family as a kind philanthropist who tried to make life better for people across the world.
“My brother Shafiq, whose name translates to friend, compassionate, kind, and gentle-hearted, truly embodied those qualities in how he loved, listened, and moved through the world.” Husein Noorani said.
Husein Noorani said he’d read the local article online from his home in Pennsylvania and wanted to explain more about what his brother’s life meant and how lives around-the-world are forever impacted by his sibling’s 52-years of life. He contacted the Clear Creek Courant to identify his brother and offer details about his brother’s life…