11/09/2021
It is with a very heavy heart that I post today that my daughter, Victoria Kristine Hensley Zahir, has passed away. Born June 2, 1995 and passed away on October 26, 2021, at the age of 26. Her death was a result of Covid. At the time of her passing she was 7 months pregnant. Her son, 2 months premature has survived. She also has an 18-month-old daughter, Anesa, who is doing very well.
I have so many precious memories of my daughter, she was so sweet and caring. Everyone who had the pleasure of meeting her quickly realized just how beautiful she was. Almost angelic. I will admit that our relationship has always been strained because of the negative influences received from her mother and grandparents, regarding me. I was and have always been determined to counter act that negative energy. Unfortunately, there just wasn't enough time for that to happen.
Victoria was extraordinarily strong willed, kind,, loving, sweet and very courageous. After her meeting her soon to be husband, Maha Zahir, (of Middle Eastern descent) caused her to be shunned by her mother and grandfather. Victoria showed great courage and strength by leaving Ohio behind and moved to Texas to start her own life, a new life, with her soon to be husband and daughter while awaiting the arrival of a baby boy. I admire her so much for that. Her strong will and desire to be her own person and to live her own life says so much about her character.
I would like to thank everyone for their love and support, it has been amazing. I cannot express just how thankful I am to have so many people who care about me and my daughter. I realize that this is something I will have to accept and come to terms with, and I know I have the strength to do that I will think of Victoria, see her, feel her presence and know she is there every time I see a beautiful flower, a great sunset, puppies playing, butterflies flying and witnessing wonderful acts of human kindness. I love you my little bug-a-boo and you will always be with me everyday, heart, mind and soul, for the rest of my life. Love, Dad.