Yared Tilahun

Yared Tilahun was born to the late Ato Tilahun Bouli and W/ro Yeshi Woubie on July 18, 1970, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. When he became of school of age, he completed pre-school at Bole Kindergarten and his elementary and middle school education at Bole primary and Junior Secondary School in Addis Ababa. Per the desire of his late father that his children pursue education abroad, Yared came to the United States with his brothers and sisters at the age of fifteen and attended T.C. Williams High School in Alexandria, VA and pursued his tertiary education at Prince George's Community College in Largo, Maryland. In addition to being a provider to his family, Yared was a productive and upright citizen of his domicile, the United States of America. Yared is survived by two beautiful daughters, Helena, 14 and Beza, 12, his adoring mother W/ro Yeshi Woubie, two brothers, seven sisters and twenty nieces and nephews. He was a loving father, a respectful and obedient son, a caring brother, a loyal and selfless friend and compassionate and altruistic person to all. Fear of the Lord, his undying love of the land of his birth, Ethiopia, and his concern for the well-being of its populace were paramount in all his deeds. Ever caring, ever considerate of others, Yared insisted that the cause of his demise be made known to all so that it may contribute to an increased level of awareness of the risk of cancer within the Ethiopian community and hopefully engender more vigilance and adoption of preventive measures. Known for his jovial demeanor and ever present smile, Yared made light of his predicament even as he was in his sick bed in an effort to lighten up the mood and lift the heavy burden of sorrow from his family that was by his side the whole time as well us friends and wellwishers who came to visit him. From the time he was diagnosed with cancer until he succumbed to it, Yared received the best medical care by professionals who are some of the best in their field. Surrounded by his family members Yared left his earthly abode on March 24, 2014. It was the wish and desire of all that loved Yared and are in turn loved by him that his creator has not called him at such a young age so he would be in our midst. We pray that the Almighty God rest his soul in eternal peace. I am the resurrection and the life: whoever believes in me, though he should die, will come to life; and whoever is alive and believes in me will never die. John 11:25

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Yared Tilahun

July 18, 1970 - March 24, 2014