Memories of Nicholas Alahverdian

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Anne Grant — "We are grateful for the courage and clarity of Nicholas’ voice on the urgent need to reform DCYF and protect children in state care.
Anne Grant and H. Philip West, Jr."

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Stephen O'Shea — "A warm, witty and brilliant young man taken from us too soon. Far too soon. But Nick, you will always be with us. Always.

Stephen O'Shea"

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Alahverdian Family — "United States Congressman James Langevin issues proclamation in honor of the memory of Nicholas Alahverdian"

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Pat Serpa — "Maybe the eternal light promised to all faithful followers shine upon Nick for all eternity. His goal was to leave this earth a better place and he surpassed all expectations. Rest In Peace. Sincerely, Rep. Patricia Serpa"

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Michael Alahverdian – "Thank you so much for your kind words. We appreciate it so much!" "Thank you so much for your kind words. We appreciate it so much!" "Thank you so much for your kind words. We appreciate it so much!"

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Edward Brady — "Nick was a TRUE fighter and a kind young man who continued to invest in others. He wasn’t afraid to fight for what he believed in and I appreciate his generosity to those around him. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family during this difficult times.
Councilman Ed Brady"

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Michael Alahverdian – "Thank you Ed....Your kind words are greatly appreciated." "Thank you Ed....Your kind words are greatly appreciated." "Thank you Ed....Your kind words are greatly appreciated."

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mark arsenault — "I'm sorry for your painful loss. It was a terrible surprise when I learned Nicholas had died. I liked him.
I think I was the first reporter to quote him, when he was just a kid. I remember that meeting. I had been writing a lot about Cranston's bad financial situation. The crowd was enormous and the atmosphere was angry and tense. Nicholas was poised when he addressed the auditorium and very polite to me when I went up to him afterward to get his name and age. I was happy when he developed a relationship with writers such as Bob Kerr and learned how to use his media contacts to get his message out.
I will remember him always.
Mark Arsenault, Boston Globe, formerly the Projo."

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Michael Alahverdian – "Hello Mark, and thank you so much. We appreciate your friendship." "Hello Mark, and thank you so much. We appreciate your friendship." "Hello Mark, and thank you so much. We appreciate your friendship."

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Samuel Crooks — "I read about the remarkable life of Mr. Alahverdian in the Rehoboth Reporter; what an incredible and inspiring life.

I cannot begin to imagine what he would have accomplished given greater time on this earth.

Sincere condolences,

Sam Crooks"

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Alahverdian Family – "Thank you for your kind words Mr. Crooks. We miss Nicholas everyday. His potential was limitless. Now it is up to us as his family and the Rhode Island community to act where he cannot and speak when he has no voice. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your message.

Sincerely,
The Alahverdian Family " "Thank you for your kind words Mr. Crooks. We miss Nicholas everyday. His potential was limitless. Now it is up to us as his family and the Rhode Island community to act where he cannot and speak when he has no voice. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your message.

Sincerely,
The Alahverdian Family " "Thank you for your kind words Mr. Crooks. We miss Nicholas everyday. His potential was limitless. Now it is up to us as his family and the Rhode Island community to act where he cannot and speak when he has no voice. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your message.

Sincerely,
The Alahverdian Family "

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Izzo Family — "After this virus chaos is over with, Nick’s resolution for the DCF committee needs to be a priority. Long over due."

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Izzo Family — 2011, Venus de Milo, Grand Army of the Republic Highway, Swansea, MA, USA: "A favorite photo. Nick (left), Patrick Kennedy, and Rudy Cheeks"

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Izzo Family — "What a loss. Smart, thoughtful, would give you the shirt off of his back. Politically a genius. Literature was second nature. He just couldn’t ever beat me at chess. Haha well we’ll have another try someday, somewhere my friend. My condolences to the family. My thoughts are with you."

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Davis Iba — "Nicholas was such a great guy. He was always a hard worker on the newspaper we worked on together in college and he was eager to do his best job possible. What a great man that has helped so many. He and I shared a love for smoking pipes and would have video chats to show our newest pipes after he had moved to a different state. You will be missed, Nick."

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Izzo Family – "He probably had one of the best collections I’ve seen." "He probably had one of the best collections I’ve seen." "He probably had one of the best collections I’ve seen."

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Alahverdian Family – "Thank you for your kind remarks Mr. Iba. Nicholas spoke of you as a loyal and true friend during a period of despondency. With much gratitude, thank you for your message.

The Alahverdian Family" "Thank you for your kind remarks Mr. Iba. Nicholas spoke of you as a loyal and true friend during a period of despondency. With much gratitude, thank you for your message.

The Alahverdian Family" "Thank you for your kind remarks Mr. Iba. Nicholas spoke of you as a loyal and true friend during a period of despondency. With much gratitude, thank you for your message.

The Alahverdian Family"

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Bea — "I am so very sorry to learn of the passing of Nicholas. It was my honor to work with him and see his selflessness dedication to the residents of the State of Rhode Island. My deepest sympathy. Bea"

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Alahverdian Family – "Senator Lanzi, thank you so much for your message. You knew Nicholas for 18 of his 32 years on this earth. Thank you for giving him the opportunity to serve the people of the state at such a young age. You were crucial in his development as a political figure and he looked up to you as a strong role model. We will always appreciate you. God bless." "Senator Lanzi, thank you so much for your message. You knew Nicholas for 18 of his 32 years on this earth. Thank you for giving him the opportunity to serve the people of the state at such a young age. You were crucial in his development as a political figure and he looked up to you as a strong role model. We will always appreciate you. God bless." "Senator Lanzi, thank you so much for your message. You knew Nicholas for 18 of his 32 years on this earth. Thank you for giving him the opportunity to serve the people of the state at such a young age. You were crucial in his development as a political figure and he looked up to you as a strong role model. We will always appreciate you. God bless."

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Leslie Twining — "Nicholas and I met during our time at university. We both sang karaoke together my first evening at school, and I was eager to get to know Nicholas as my fellow classmate and friend. He was always inquisitive, thoughtful, and wise. I enjoyed our drives together and our outings for doughnuts. We confided in each other, and the time spent together was memorable because of his strong mind and his stories of triumph. My sincerest sympathy and condolences to his dearest wife and children. May his memory live on through his work and words."

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Alahverdian Family – "Dear Leslie, thank you for everything. Your friendship with my husband came at a crucial time for him when he wasn't welcomed by those around him. He spoke of your kindness often, and he always remembered the joy you tried to bring into his life, even though he was facing challenges. You will never be forgotten in our prayers. God bless you and your family. Love, the Alahverdian Family." "Dear Leslie, thank you for everything. Your friendship with my husband came at a crucial time for him when he wasn't welcomed by those around him. He spoke of your kindness often, and he always remembered the joy you tried to bring into his life, even though he was facing challenges. You will never be forgotten in our prayers. God bless you and your family. Love, the Alahverdian Family." "Dear Leslie, thank you for everything. Your friendship with my husband came at a crucial time for him when he wasn't welcomed by those around him. He spoke of your kindness often, and he always remembered the joy you tried to bring into his life, even though he was facing challenges. You will never be forgotten in our prayers. God bless you and your family. Love, the Alahverdian Family."

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Alahverdian Family — 2020, Rhode Island, USA: "Obituary in The Reporter"

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Izzo Family – "Beautifully written." "Beautifully written." "Beautifully written."

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Alahverdian Family – "Thank you. We are blessed to have talented volunteers and staff on our team." "Thank you. We are blessed to have talented volunteers and staff on our team." "Thank you. We are blessed to have talented volunteers and staff on our team."

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Alahverdian Family — 2002, Rhode Island State House of Representatives, Smith Street, Providence, Rhode Island, USA: "A Providence Journal photo of Nicholas Alahverdian, age 14, outside the House Chamber, with Sen. John Tassoni, Rep. Paul Moura, and Rep. Frank Montanaro, as he lobbied for more state aid to local schools"

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C. Finn — "In january 2012 if Mr. Alahverdian didn’t help me I would have been dead. I literally owe him life. His help and direction led me to do great things, and I eventually re-entered my program and completed it with honors.

I will be thankful forever for his help. With much respect and many condolences to the family.

C Finn
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Joann Smith — "I read of his death in my local newspaper earlier this month — in Wyoming! He suffered so much and was taken from this world too soon. It would have been an honor to meet him. But the privilege of reading about him and his good deeds in his short life inspires me to go and help in the ways I can.

Thank you Mr. Alahverdian for all that you did to better the lives of disadvantaged children and teens in Rhode Island and America.

May peace be with you soul in eternal rest. God bless."

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jeff pine — "I was very saddened to learn of Nicholas' passing and I extend my sincere condolences to the Alahverdian family. As his attorney for the past year, I got to know him well, and I was so impressed with his intelligence, dedication and passion for his causes.

Sincerely, Jeff Pine"

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Alahverdian Family – "Dear Attorney General Pine. We will forever be grateful for your extraordinary protection of our family and for always acting in our best interest. Your kindness and compassion will always be remembered. Thank you ever so much." "Dear Attorney General Pine. We will forever be grateful for your extraordinary protection of our family and for always acting in our best interest. Your kindness and compassion will always be remembered. Thank you ever so much." "Dear Attorney General Pine. We will forever be grateful for your extraordinary protection of our family and for always acting in our best interest. Your kindness and compassion will always be remembered. Thank you ever so much."

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Leah Cooke — "My Nicky~ we called each other “cousins” because it just seemed natural. We had so much fun together~ Federal Hill, Roma, The Old Canteen, Boston. You were so loved and respected everywhere we went. I would give anything to see you again. You were an advocate for the one’s who had no voice. We will continue your legacy and fight. This is a time in my life that I am asking God, “Why?”
But as I search for that answer I will be comforted by my memories of you. Love you Nick
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Alahverdian Family – "Leah you were such a phenomenal friend to Nicky when he needed you the most. Thank you for all that you have done and continue to do. xoxo" "Leah you were such a phenomenal friend to Nicky when he needed you the most. Thank you for all that you have done and continue to do. xoxo" "Leah you were such a phenomenal friend to Nicky when he needed you the most. Thank you for all that you have done and continue to do. xoxo"

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Greg Pare — "My deepest condolences to the Alahverdian family. It was an honor to have known Nicholas. He fought courageously to improve our state, particularly with regard to child services.

Greg Pare"

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Alahverdian Family – "Dear Mr. Pare. It is with great respect that we accept your condolences and thank you for your words of experience as you worked with my husband in the Rhode Island Senate. Your words mean the world to us. With gratitude and love, the Alahverdian Family." "Dear Mr. Pare. It is with great respect that we accept your condolences and thank you for your words of experience as you worked with my husband in the Rhode Island Senate. Your words mean the world to us. With gratitude and love, the Alahverdian Family." "Dear Mr. Pare. It is with great respect that we accept your condolences and thank you for your words of experience as you worked with my husband in the Rhode Island Senate. Your words mean the world to us. With gratitude and love, the Alahverdian Family."

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Michael Goldberg — "Rest in peace dear friend. You sounded the alarm on corrupt practices when no one was listening. You angered those who were satisfied with the status quo. You made enemies as you fought for justice. And they continue to persecute you. But just remember, wherever you are, whether in the stars above or in some place outside this dimension, you changed something for the better. So let all the naysayers keep wasting their breath. Let those hurt by jealousy continue to rot in their self-indulging caves. Let all enemies, be they political, social, cultural, or religious, cease to curse you for you and you alone fought a fight that not many people could or would. And you did it for twenty years.

To the family I say my tears fill my cup. I wish the best for you and your beloved children. Do not hesitate to contact me (I emailed through the contact form on nicholasalahverdian.com and have an email address). May you be protected, guided, and kept safe from all who would do evil.

I would like to leave you with a traditional Jewish prayer (also found in Psalms) that is typically used at a time such as this:

A Song of Ascents.

I lift my eyes to the mountains — from where will my help come?
My help will come from the Lord, Maker of heaven and earth.
He will not let your foot falter; your guardian does not slumber.
Indeed, the Guardian of Israel neither slumbers nor sleeps.
The Lord is your guardian; the Lord is your protective shade at your right hand.
The sun will not harm you by day, nor the moon by night.
The Lord will guard you from all evil; He will guard your soul.
The Lord will guard your going and your coming from now and for all time."

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Alahverdian Family — 2020, Rhode Island State House, Smith Street, Providence, RI, USA: "Mr. Alahverdian worked until the very end. He had merely two weeks to live and his focus was first his family and then improving DCYF. This was something for him that was 20 years in the making. Thank you Representatives Ray Hull, John Lombardi, David Bennett, and James McLoughlin for helping to make it happen.

https://www.providencejournal…"

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Philip West — "Nicholas Alahverdian was a great man. Coming from no real family, surviving the torture that he did, wow who can come all through that? And then make it to Harvard? Nicholas did it and he didn't stop there. He kept on fighting so that kids in the notoriously dysfunctional DCYF would not have to suffer like he did. He will forever be remembered as THE person who sparked reform. He is now in the hands of God, resting peacefully, after a full life, well lived, and spent doing the work of the people. An advocate in life, a champion in death.

Thank you Nicholas"

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John Hamilton — "It was a sincere pleasure and privilege to get to know Nicholas as a participant in my Romanticism seminar at Harvard in 2012 -- a bright and impassioned mind, inspired and inspiring! I shall certainly miss him!"

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Alahverdian Family – "Thank you Dr Hamilton. Nicholas spoke of you and his four amazing years at Harvard often. You had a profound impact on his thinking and work. Your influence on him, particularly in comp lit and philology, was very important to him and he always had your books to hand. Thank you for the intellectual spirit that you instilled in him." "Thank you Dr Hamilton. Nicholas spoke of you and his four amazing years at Harvard often. You had a profound impact on his thinking and work. Your influence on him, particularly in comp lit and philology, was very important to him and he always had your books to hand. Thank you for the intellectual spirit that you instilled in him." "Thank you Dr Hamilton. Nicholas spoke of you and his four amazing years at Harvard often. You had a profound impact on his thinking and work. Your influence on him, particularly in comp lit and philology, was very important to him and he always had your books to hand. Thank you for the intellectual spirit that you instilled in him."

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Jill Pierce — "There is a often a moment when you look back and think of how profoundly a single individual has impacted an entire population for the betterment of a generation. This is one of those moments. Rest in peace."

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A Cerrone — "To Mr. Alahverdian widow and children, he was a great man who didn’t think twice about fighting powerful and corrupt forces. He will he remembered as someone who saved lives and prevented a catastrophe. Whenever anyone said dcyf was fine he was there to prove them wrong and sound the alarm."

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Jeffrey Hunt — "It’s hard to believe that Nick is gone. He was one of the most articulate, courageous, and resilient people I have met. His long advocacy for others who have faced adversity is a real legacy. I will miss our conversations about the latest drama in Rhode Island politics. My sincere condolences to Nick’s family. Rest In peace Nick."

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Alahverdian Family – "Dear Dr. Hunt. Nicholas frequently said that without you weaning him off of the lethal cocktail of drugs when he returned to Rhode Island after he was tortured in Florida, he wouldn’t have survived. He was in your care for 20 years and you never failed him. As a family we express our profound gratitude to you for not only being a doctor, but for also being a friend, a colleague, and someone who he could depend on for moral support, a listening ear, and unparalleled medical advice. We are deeply grateful for all you did to protect and keep Nicholas safe even when there were powerful forces acting against him. Your support and care will always be cherished. " "Dear Dr. Hunt. Nicholas frequently said that without you weaning him off of the lethal cocktail of drugs when he returned to Rhode Island after he was tortured in Florida, he wouldn’t have survived. He was in your care for 20 years and you never failed him. As a family we express our profound gratitude to you for not only being a doctor, but for also being a friend, a colleague, and someone who he could depend on for moral support, a listening ear, and unparalleled medical advice. We are deeply grateful for all you did to protect and keep Nicholas safe even when there were powerful forces acting against him. Your support and care will always be cherished. " "Dear Dr. Hunt. Nicholas frequently said that without you weaning him off of the lethal cocktail of drugs when he returned to Rhode Island after he was tortured in Florida, he wouldn’t have survived. He was in your care for 20 years and you never failed him. As a family we express our profound gratitude to you for not only being a doctor, but for also being a friend, a colleague, and someone who he could depend on for moral support, a listening ear, and unparalleled medical advice. We are deeply grateful for all you did to protect and keep Nicholas safe even when there were powerful forces acting against him. Your support and care will always be cherished. "

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Alahverdian Family — 2020, Cranston City Hall, Park Avenue, Cranston, RI, USA: "Proclamation in Honor of Nicholas Alahverdian issued by Cranston Mayor Allan Fung"

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Alahverdian Family — 2020, Providence City Hall, Dorrance Street, Providence, RI, USA: "Proclamation in Honor of Nicholas Alahverdian issued by Providence Mayor Jorge O. Elorza"

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Alahverdian Family — 2020, East Providence City Hall, Taunton Avenue, East Providence, RI, USA: "Proclamation in Memoriam of Nicholas Alahverdian issued by East Providence Mayor Bob DaSilva"

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Alahverdian Family — 2020, City of Woonsocket City Hall, Main Street, Woonsocket, RI, USA: "Proclamation in Honor of Nicholas Alahverdian issued by Woonsocket Mayor Lisa Baldelli-Hunt"

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Jim Miller — "Nick was a great man. Always loyal and acted with a sense of bravery throughout his life. After his difficult youth surviving abuse and torture he ascended to the heights of government advocacy and Ivy League education. A Renaissance man, truly one of the last, who painted, wrote poetry, books, and articles, many works I was privileged to see, he had a talent. One whom I was pleased to know during his time at Harvard and am grieved by his passing."

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J. Kane — "Thoughts and prayers for this late great man at this difficult time. I pray the family know what an impact for good this man had on my life and for all those impacted by Rhode Island DCYF."

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Melanie Taylor — "I never had the honor or meeting you. But know that the changes you fought for will echo throughout history. You fought til the bitter end. May you rest in peace."

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Alahverdian Family – "Dear Miss Taylor, thank you for your kind words. All the best to you and your family." "Dear Miss Taylor, thank you for your kind words. All the best to you and your family." "Dear Miss Taylor, thank you for your kind words. All the best to you and your family."

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John O'Leary — "To the family of Nick,

I was terribly sad to learn about the passing of Nick. My sympathy goes out to his family and I pray that God will give them consolation as the deal with his loss. Nick achieved so much in his short life. He leaves a legacy of advocacy which be long remembered."

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Alahverdian Family – "Thank you Mayor O'Leary. Nicholas credited you with being his first political mentor when he spoke up for you at a City Council Hearing and was booed by 900 people all the way back in 2002! He noticed how you were blamed for a fiscal crisis that had been brewing long before you became Mayor which he knew at the young age of 14 was wrong. He wrote about it in a yet-to-be published memoir discussing his time in politics that he shared with staff in his office and us as family. That was one of the best stories, which culminated in you offering him an ice cream sandwich after the madness in the City Council. We thank you for your kind words and sympathy as well as your acknowledgment of his advocacy. We are praying every day and also thank you for your prayers." "Thank you Mayor O'Leary. Nicholas credited you with being his first political mentor when he spoke up for you at a City Council Hearing and was booed by 900 people all the way back in 2002! He noticed how you were blamed for a fiscal crisis that had been brewing long before you became Mayor which he knew at the young age of 14 was wrong. He wrote about it in a yet-to-be published memoir discussing his time in politics that he shared with staff in his office and us as family. That was one of the best stories, which culminated in you offering him an ice cream sandwich after the madness in the City Council. We thank you for your kind words and sympathy as well as your acknowledgment of his advocacy. We are praying every day and also thank you for your prayers." "Thank you Mayor O'Leary. Nicholas credited you with being his first political mentor when he spoke up for you at a City Council Hearing and was booed by 900 people all the way back in 2002! He noticed how you were blamed for a fiscal crisis that had been brewing long before you became Mayor which he knew at the young age of 14 was wrong. He wrote about it in a yet-to-be published memoir discussing his time in politics that he shared with staff in his office and us as family. That was one of the best stories, which culminated in you offering him an ice cream sandwich after the madness in the City Council. We thank you for your kind words and sympathy as well as your acknowledgment of his advocacy. We are praying every day and also thank you for your prayers."

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John O'Leary – "I will never forget how courageous Nick was speaking before an auditorium of citizens back in 2002. Nick has a lasting legacy in the state of Rhode Island. I hope I can participate in the celebration of his life at some point in the future when the pandemic has passed." "I will never forget how courageous Nick was speaking before an auditorium of citizens back in 2002. Nick has a lasting legacy in the state of Rhode Island. I hope I can participate in the celebration of his life at some point in the future when the pandemic has passed." "I will never forget how courageous Nick was speaking before an auditorium of citizens back in 2002. Nick has a lasting legacy in the state of Rhode Island. I hope I can participate in the celebration of his life at some point in the future when the pandemic has passed."

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Eric Davidson — "By far one of the most intelligent people I’ve ever met. Such a nice guy who would do anything for anyone to a fault. I hope you find peace from the pain you experienced in this life."

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David Lawrence — "One of the kindest people you would ever meet. Like a phoenix he flew out of the ashes of his destroyed childhood and went on to do great things, speak truth to power, attend Ivy League schools, and start an amazing family. My deepest and sincerest condolences to the Alahverdian family at this difficult time. Blessings."

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Gina N. — "Beautiful soul you will be dearly missed for your intellect, charisma, and strength. Rest in peace for eternity."

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Michael Alahverdian — "My nephew Nicholas was a warrior. He fought with great emotion, as he tried to overcome the battles that he had as a child and young adult. He was always educating himself, trying to become a better person. He put in a tremendous amount of effort to help future generations. I am so proud of him, but also sad that he will not see the good that his work has and will accomplish. Rest in peace Nicholas."

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Gina N. – "Your nephew changed the world, if not now, his successes will be seen in the very near future. Peace and love to your family at this difficult time." "Your nephew changed the world, if not now, his successes will be seen in the very near future. Peace and love to your family at this difficult time." "Your nephew changed the world, if not now, his successes will be seen in the very near future. Peace and love to your family at this difficult time."

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David Lawrence – "Michael you are in our thoughts and prayers." "Michael you are in our thoughts and prayers." "Michael you are in our thoughts and prayers."

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Eric Davidson – "Nick was a great man. You must have been a great uncle." "Nick was a great man. You must have been a great uncle." "Nick was a great man. You must have been a great uncle."

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Jim Miller – "Your nephew will be remembered for years to come. My condolences." "Your nephew will be remembered for years to come. My condolences." "Your nephew will be remembered for years to come. My condolences."

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A Cerrone – "Nick saved lives. If he didn’t sound the alarm 15 years ago imagine how much more we would have to do to fix the broken dcyf" "Nick saved lives. If he didn’t sound the alarm 15 years ago imagine how much more we would have to do to fix the broken dcyf" "Nick saved lives. If he didn’t sound the alarm 15 years ago imagine how much more we would have to do to fix the broken dcyf"

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C. Finn – "Your nephew literally saved my life. Thank you for whatever you did to help make him the generous soul that he was." "Your nephew literally saved my life. Thank you for whatever you did to help make him the generous soul that he was." "Your nephew literally saved my life. Thank you for whatever you did to help make him the generous soul that he was."

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Izzo Family – "Thank you Mr. Alahverdian for helping to raise someone who turned out to be such a great man. It must run in the blood. He spoke of you a few times, he was excited to go back down to RI from Boston often, and seeing you was a highlight for him." "Thank you Mr. Alahverdian for helping to raise someone who turned out to be such a great man. It must run in the blood. He spoke of you a few times, he was excited to go back down to RI from Boston often, and seeing you was a highlight for him." "Thank you Mr. Alahverdian for helping to raise someone who turned out to be such a great man. It must run in the blood. He spoke of you a few times, he was excited to go back down to RI from Boston often, and seeing you was a highlight for him."

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M Tarro and Family — "Alahverdian is out there somewhere acting in heaven on behalf of foster children and the neglected & abused. I’m all ways finding peace in poetry and these words brought me calm.

I hope they support the Alahverdian family as well. At this difficult time.

Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there; I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow,
I am the diamond glints on snow,
I am the sun on ripened grain,
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry,
I am not there; I did not die."

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Giacomo Stefani — "A giant in the child advocacy world, a fond friend from Harvard, and a political expert unlike anything I’ve ever seen. May you rest in peace."

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Anonymous Doe — "You could say Nick was a one-man revolution. Working for DCYF for so long, I can attest that any time he made a complaint, any time he intervened on behalf of a family, any time he pitched legislation, any time he pointed out unlawful or unethical conduct with one of our contractors, the administration looked like idiots. Because they are. And Nick knew more about how to improve the department than people who have been there thirty years. I will remain anonymous for obvious reasons, but the important thing is that someone fill his shoes —and quickly. Because the kids deserve someone with intelligence drive and knowledge to work for their improvement of life. Nick had that. And now he’s gone."

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Keith Gilmore — "As someone who had the opportunity to work one-on-one with Nicholas Alahverdian I must say that there are few people in this world who one could be completely at ease and know that they were kind and gentle in such a swift amount of time. He had the ability to make you feel like you are the only person in the room when you are speaking with him, and his conversational skills were 2nd to none. I am shocked and saddened at his passing and to be frank I am at a loss of how to adequately respond. All I can say is that the work he did on behalf of children in care and the work he did to improve the status quo of the American foster care system will not easily be continued. Someone had some pretty damn big shoes to fill. Rest in peace friend."

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David Knowlton — "I knew Nicholas when he was in Utah and would come by my office. He was dynamic, intense, brilliant, and driven. I always had good conversations with him. He left an absence when he returned to his much loved Rhode Island. I pray peace and good memories to all who loved him and were close to him.
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Keith Gilmore – "“Dynamic, intense, brilliant and driven.” Best adjectives to describe this great man. Thank you David. " "“Dynamic, intense, brilliant and driven.” Best adjectives to describe this great man. Thank you David. " "“Dynamic, intense, brilliant and driven.” Best adjectives to describe this great man. Thank you David. "

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Anonymous Doe – "Nick was a certified genius according to his test scores in his dcyf records. Very high iq and tested at a graduate school + reading, writing and verbal level when we first conducted testing at age 12. The powers that be knew he was a threat, that’s why they sent him hundreds of miles away." "Nick was a certified genius according to his test scores in his dcyf records. Very high iq and tested at a graduate school + reading, writing and verbal level when we first conducted testing at age 12. The powers that be knew he was a threat, that’s why they sent him hundreds of miles away." "Nick was a certified genius according to his test scores in his dcyf records. Very high iq and tested at a graduate school + reading, writing and verbal level when we first conducted testing at age 12. The powers that be knew he was a threat, that’s why they sent him hundreds of miles away."

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M Tarro and Family – "Met Nick through the Statehouse brigade. There were about 12 of us who would get together after the committee hearing at old providence haunts. His breadth and depth of knowledge was vast to say the least. To say he will he missed does not do this man justice. I hadn’t spoken to him in a few years but I know he was being targeted by some pretty powerful people. Glad we had a last conversation a few months ago, where he said “the work will continue whether I am there or not since it’s the people’s work, not mine.” Finally he said not to “underestimate the wisdom of the people of the lively experiment that is the State of Rhode Island.” He frequently invoked Cicero, kierkegaard, Sartre, and most especially John Adams and Thomas Paine. I think he had a photographic memory. But those are the thing I remember. And we lost someone willikg" "Met Nick through the Statehouse brigade. There were about 12 of us who would get together after the committee hearing at old providence haunts. His breadth and depth of knowledge was vast to say the least. To say he will he missed does not do this man justice. I hadn’t spoken to him in a few years but I know he was being targeted by some pretty powerful people. Glad we had a last conversation a few months ago, where he said “the work will continue whether I am there or not since it’s the people’s work, not mine.” Finally he said not to “underestimate the wisdom of the people of the lively experiment that is the State of Rhode Island.” He frequently invoked Cicero, kierkegaard, Sartre, and most especially John Adams and Thomas Paine. I think he had a photographic memory. But those are the thing I remember. And we lost someone willikg" "Met Nick through the Statehouse brigade. There were about 12 of us who would get together after the committee hearing at old providence haunts. His breadth and depth of knowledge was vast to say the least. To say he will he missed does not do this man justice. I hadn’t spoken to him in a few years but I know he was being targeted by some pretty powerful people. Glad we had a last conversation a few months ago, where he said “the work will continue whether I am there or not since it’s the people’s work, not mine.” Finally he said not to “underestimate the wisdom of the people of the lively experiment that is the State of Rhode Island.” He frequently invoked Cicero, kierkegaard, Sartre, and most especially John Adams and Thomas Paine. I think he had a photographic memory. But those are the thing I remember. And we lost someone willikg"

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M Tarro and Family – "Glad we had a last conversation a few months ago, where he said “the work will continue whether I am there or not since it’s the people’s work, not mine.” Finally he said not to “underestimate the wisdom of the people of the lively experiment that is the State of Rhode Island.” He frequently invoked Cicero, kierkegaard, Sartre, and most especially John Adams and Thomas Paine. I think he had a photographic memory. But those are the thing I remember. And we lost someone willing to fight on the front lines. Nic we love and miss you. Rest with eternal peace." "Glad we had a last conversation a few months ago, where he said “the work will continue whether I am there or not since it’s the people’s work, not mine.” Finally he said not to “underestimate the wisdom of the people of the lively experiment that is the State of Rhode Island.” He frequently invoked Cicero, kierkegaard, Sartre, and most especially John Adams and Thomas Paine. I think he had a photographic memory. But those are the thing I remember. And we lost someone willing to fight on the front lines. Nic we love and miss you. Rest with eternal peace." "Glad we had a last conversation a few months ago, where he said “the work will continue whether I am there or not since it’s the people’s work, not mine.” Finally he said not to “underestimate the wisdom of the people of the lively experiment that is the State of Rhode Island.” He frequently invoked Cicero, kierkegaard, Sartre, and most especially John Adams and Thomas Paine. I think he had a photographic memory. But those are the thing I remember. And we lost someone willing to fight on the front lines. Nic we love and miss you. Rest with eternal peace."

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Gina N. – "One of the most brilliant people I’ve ever met." "One of the most brilliant people I’ve ever met." "One of the most brilliant people I’ve ever met."

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Alahverdian Family – "Dear Dr. Knolwton, my husband spoke about you with great respect and reverence. Long ago you showed him the truth about many things and that skill of refined choice instead of blind acceptance stayed with him throughout his life. Thanks in part to you he was saved from a damaging existential crisis and that led him to do great things. Without your help it is unlikely he would have ever found a faith that didn't use and abuse him, it is unlikely that he would have spent his last decade fighting for social change in child care, and especially unlikely that he would emerge with a spirit of purpose and renewed self-esteem. Thank you for your kindness to him. You were the right man at the right time. With deepest gratitude, the Alahverdian Family." "Dear Dr. Knolwton, my husband spoke about you with great respect and reverence. Long ago you showed him the truth about many things and that skill of refined choice instead of blind acceptance stayed with him throughout his life. Thanks in part to you he was saved from a damaging existential crisis and that led him to do great things. Without your help it is unlikely he would have ever found a faith that didn't use and abuse him, it is unlikely that he would have spent his last decade fighting for social change in child care, and especially unlikely that he would emerge with a spirit of purpose and renewed self-esteem. Thank you for your kindness to him. You were the right man at the right time. With deepest gratitude, the Alahverdian Family." "Dear Dr. Knolwton, my husband spoke about you with great respect and reverence. Long ago you showed him the truth about many things and that skill of refined choice instead of blind acceptance stayed with him throughout his life. Thanks in part to you he was saved from a damaging existential crisis and that led him to do great things. Without your help it is unlikely he would have ever found a faith that didn't use and abuse him, it is unlikely that he would have spent his last decade fighting for social change in child care, and especially unlikely that he would emerge with a spirit of purpose and renewed self-esteem. Thank you for your kindness to him. You were the right man at the right time. With deepest gratitude, the Alahverdian Family."

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Davis Family — "Deepest condolences. Very sad to hear"

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Davis Family — "I just learned about this. I can’t believe it I was just thinking about him the other day. We are devastated that Nicholas Alahverdian is gone. My wife and I send our love and condolences as he was a great man for so many people an advocate and true friend. We will miss you and keep you in our prayers."

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Amanda G. — "Your love is all I need.

And now

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An inconvenience, if you will."

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Anonymous Doe – "That’s a bit much" "That’s a bit much" "That’s a bit much"

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Amanda G. — "Poem to a not so unnamable man

You have changed me already. I am a fireball
That is hurtling towards the sky to where you are
You can choose not to look up but I am a giant orange ball

That is throwing sparks upon your face
Oh look at them shake
Upon you like a great planet that has been murdered by change

O too this is so dramatic this shaking
Of my great planet that is bigger than you thought it would be

So you ran and hid
Under a large tree. She was graceful, I think
That tree although soon she will wither
Into ten black snakes upon your throat
And when she does I will be wandering as I always am
A graceful lady that is part museum
Of the voices of the universe everyone else forgets
I will hold your voice in a little box
And when you come upon me I won’t look back at you
You will feel a hand upon your heart while I place your voice back

Into the heart from where it came from
And I will not cry also
Although you will expect me to
I was wiser too than you had expected
For I knew all along you were mine"

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Amanda G. — "What a sad story. He was such a blessing to all who knew him. I had no idea this happened until just a few moments ago. I will always remember you in my heart. Bless you and your family."

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The armies of those I love engirth me and I engirth them,
They will not let me off till I go with them, respond to them,
And discorrupt them, and charge them full with the charge of the soul.

Was it doubted that those who corrupt their own bodies conceal themselves?
And if those who defile the living are as bad as they who defile the dead?
And if the body does not do fully as much as the soul?
And if the body were not the soul, what is the soul?"

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bernard jones jr — "Who will kids in DCYF care turn to now? God bless you Mr. Alahverdian"

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M Tarro and Family – "Met Nick through the Statehouse brigade. There were about 12 of us who would get together after the committee hearing at old providence haunts. His breadth and depth of knowledge was vast to say the least. To say he will he missed does not do this man justice. I hadn’t spoken to him in a few years but I know he was being targeted by some pretty powerful people." "Met Nick through the Statehouse brigade. There were about 12 of us who would get together after the committee hearing at old providence haunts. His breadth and depth of knowledge was vast to say the least. To say he will he missed does not do this man justice. I hadn’t spoken to him in a few years but I know he was being targeted by some pretty powerful people." "Met Nick through the Statehouse brigade. There were about 12 of us who would get together after the committee hearing at old providence haunts. His breadth and depth of knowledge was vast to say the least. To say he will he missed does not do this man justice. I hadn’t spoken to him in a few years but I know he was being targeted by some pretty powerful people."

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Tammy Warner — "Never met Mr Alahverdian but read about him many times in the news trying to shine a light on the disasters at DCYF. My heart and prayers go out to him and his family. May he be blessed with eternal rest. Xoxo"

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Lori Smith — "If these words of Robert Frost applied to anyone, they apply to Nicholas Alahverdian:

Two roads diverged in a yellow wood,
And sorry I could not travel both
And be one traveler, long I stood
And looked down one as far as I could
To where it bent in the undergrowth;

Then took the other, as just as fair,
And having perhaps the better claim,
Because it was grassy and wanted wear;
Though as for that the passing there
Had worn them really about the same,

And both that morning equally lay
In leaves no step had trodden black.
Oh, I kept the first for another day!
Yet knowing how way leads on to way,
I doubted if I should ever come back.

I shall be telling this with a sigh
Somewhere ages and ages hence:
Two roads diverged in a wood, and I—
I took the one less traveled by,
And that has made all the difference."

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Kyle Dennis — "Mr. Alahverdian was one of the most intelligent people I’ve ever met. I’m quite astonished at his passing. For someone so full of life to descend so quickly into illness and death should teach us all a lesson. Live a full life, live purposefully, and always make your mark on a worthy cause. My dear friend may you rest in eternal peace."

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Kyle Dennis – "Kids in DCYF have him to thank for the renewed focus on the horrible situations that they have to endure. He was always their advocate. Now he will be working from heaven." "Kids in DCYF have him to thank for the renewed focus on the horrible situations that they have to endure. He was always their advocate. Now he will be working from heaven." "Kids in DCYF have him to thank for the renewed focus on the horrible situations that they have to endure. He was always their advocate. Now he will be working from heaven."

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One note I would make is that he was probably the world's best dinner partner, always delighting my wife and children with the most interesting stories and historical anecdotes. His exuberance and enthusiasm for life was second to none. May you rest in peace."

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J Dwight — "Gone but not forgotten. May peace with the family during this difficult time."

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Bob W. — "No one has had as much impact on the Rhode Island Department of Children Youth and Families than Nicholas Alahverdian; he was the real deal. No one had the tenacity or the wherewithal to withstand what he did on a personal level and then advocate for systemic change in a professional level. He will not soon be forgotten"

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Bob W. — "No one has had as much impact on the Rhode Island Department of Children Youth and Families than Nicholas Alahverdian; he was the real deal. No one had the tenacity or the wherewithal to withstand what he did on a personal level and then advocate for systemic change in a professional level. He will not soon be forgotten."

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Alahverdian Family – "Thank you for your kind message. All the best to you and your family." "Thank you for your kind message. All the best to you and your family." "Thank you for your kind message. All the best to you and your family."

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Carl Kaplan — "One of the most generous and kind people I’ve ever met. Heart of gold. Advocate for children. Sorely missed."

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Bob W. – "Absolutely. Kind man." "Absolutely. Kind man." "Absolutely. Kind man."

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P. Lisi — "rest in peace. thank you for all you have done."

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Joanne Giannini — "Nicholas was a brilliant star who shined a light in a troubling system in DCYF. When I was a State Rep, I joined the fight to end the night to night placement of Children in state care. Nicholas told us the horrors of it all. He was brave and fearless I. His fight to protect others from the abuse and neglect he suffered. I pray for him and his family, especially his children. Rip Nick...❤️"

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Bob W. – "Brave and fearless. Perfect words to describe Mr. Alahverdian." "Brave and fearless. Perfect words to describe Mr. Alahverdian." "Brave and fearless. Perfect words to describe Mr. Alahverdian."

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Sue Perry – "Joanne everyone in RI loves you thank you for your leadership and your protection of Nicholas and all children. Just watched the video you both appeared." "Joanne everyone in RI loves you thank you for your leadership and your protection of Nicholas and all children. Just watched the video you both appeared." "Joanne everyone in RI loves you thank you for your leadership and your protection of Nicholas and all children. Just watched the video you both appeared."

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Kyle Dennis – "Thank you for your kind words Representative Giannini" "Thank you for your kind words Representative Giannini" "Thank you for your kind words Representative Giannini"

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bernard jones jr – "You were a god send to children a guardian angel" "You were a god send to children a guardian angel" "You were a god send to children a guardian angel"

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Davis Family – "“Brilliant star who shined” very well put" "“Brilliant star who shined” very well put" "“Brilliant star who shined” very well put"

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Keith Gilmore – "Thank you for helping Nicholas" "Thank you for helping Nicholas" "Thank you for helping Nicholas"

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M Tarro and Family – "He was a legend and will be missed" "He was a legend and will be missed" "He was a legend and will be missed"

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Alahverdian Family – "Hon Represenative Giannini, thank you so very much for your motherly love and care for Nicholas over the past two decades. He often referred to you as a surrogate mother. Your work will never be forgotten and he always prayed for you and your strength and health, a tradition that we as a family should continue. You should consider running for State House once again because we need your power and your voice there. Nicholas always said that you get things done, and when he said that about someone, he meant it. God bless." "Hon Represenative Giannini, thank you so very much for your motherly love and care for Nicholas over the past two decades. He often referred to you as a surrogate mother. Your work will never be forgotten and he always prayed for you and your strength and health, a tradition that we as a family should continue. You should consider running for State House once again because we need your power and your voice there. Nicholas always said that you get things done, and when he said that about someone, he meant it. God bless." "Hon Represenative Giannini, thank you so very much for your motherly love and care for Nicholas over the past two decades. He often referred to you as a surrogate mother. Your work will never be forgotten and he always prayed for you and your strength and health, a tradition that we as a family should continue. You should consider running for State House once again because we need your power and your voice there. Nicholas always said that you get things done, and when he said that about someone, he meant it. God bless."

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Joanne Giannini – "Thank you..😭" "Thank you..😭" "Thank you..😭"

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Harry G — "Miss you bud. Sorry we never got to see each other in recent years. Rest in peace."

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Liz Turner — "To the Alahverdian family

May you know peace and love at this difficult time. You can depend on us for anything. With sincere condolences,

Liz and Matt Turner"

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Jimmy Tingle — "Mr. Alahverdian, your hard work on behalf of children in the care of the Department of Children, Youth and Families will leave a permanent entry which includes your name in the Rhode Island history books. Where there was abuse, you showed courage. Where there was hatred, you showed love. And where there was concealment, you shined a light on the horrors that must be stopped. The world is a better place for your existence and is at a loss with your passing."

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Taylor M — "I only knew Nicholas Alahverdian for a very short time, in 2009 at Harvard University when I was a senior. He struck me as one of the most brilliant, intelligent, and politically-astute people I’ve ever met. My heart and prayers go out to his family at this difficult time."

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Sue Perry – "Nicholas was a truly gifted young man" "Nicholas was a truly gifted young man" "Nicholas was a truly gifted young man"

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Kyle Dennis – "I’ve worked with thousands of people and by far Nicholas Alahverdian was in the top ten in terms of intelligence, effort, determination, and integrity" "I’ve worked with thousands of people and by far Nicholas Alahverdian was in the top ten in terms of intelligence, effort, determination, and integrity" "I’ve worked with thousands of people and by far Nicholas Alahverdian was in the top ten in terms of intelligence, effort, determination, and integrity"

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Anonymous Doe – "Without question nick was one of the most intelligent people I’ve ever met. First met him at age 12 in my capacity as a dcyf employee. As much as the administration tried to divert his intellect, he only grew in knowledge and intelligence. He scared the administration shitless. That’s why they exiled him." "Without question nick was one of the most intelligent people I’ve ever met. First met him at age 12 in my capacity as a dcyf employee. As much as the administration tried to divert his intellect, he only grew in knowledge and intelligence. He scared the administration shitless. That’s why they exiled him." "Without question nick was one of the most intelligent people I’ve ever met. First met him at age 12 in my capacity as a dcyf employee. As much as the administration tried to divert his intellect, he only grew in knowledge and intelligence. He scared the administration shitless. That’s why they exiled him."

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