Dear friends of Dini,

I am both heartbroken and devastated to share with you the news that our beloved Dini has passed away.

Brent, along with Dini’s mom (Uty), was with Dini as she peacefully and quietly slipped away at 4:45AM July 17, 2006. Sadly, she had never been able to return home from the hospital, but they were able to control the pain in her final days.

At the hospital, Dini was surrounded by incredible amounts of love given to her by Brent and the boys, Uty, Brent’s devoted family who loved Dini as one of their own, and countless friends who kept a vigil by her side.

Brent is looking forward to, in the coming days, writing to you in his own words how grateful he is for the countless letters and emails to Dini in her final days.Many of you also took the time to write to Ryan and Nathan, these letters are particularly touching and we look forward to receiving more.

As far as services for Dini, she will be laid to rest in a traditional Muslim ceremony, followed a few days later with a memorial service/visitation. Details are not yet confirmed; as soon as I do have that information I will again send out an email as well as post it to the blog, www.WeLoveDini.com

Again, it is with a very heavy heart that I share this news with you. I do rejoice however, that Dini is no longer in pain or is suffering.

Chris Baker
Chris@ChrissyCan.com