Kreshnik Cermjani, 36, from Kosovo, died as a result of a car accident while riding a motorcycle with his wife, Ermira, in Calgary, Canada.
According to the latest data, Ermira is in serious health condition and is currently being treated in hospital. The news was confirmed on Facebook by the Albanian-Canadian Association of Calgary. "We are deeply saddened to announce that Kreshnik Cermjani, one of the most active members of our community, the brother of the board member of the Albanian-Canadian Association of Calgary Debatik Cermjani, is involved in a motorcycle accident and unfortunately passed away. My sincere condolences to our friend, Debatik, for the untimely loss of our brother and family of the deceased on behalf of our association and community. The wife of the late Ermira Beqa Cermjani was also seriously injured in the accident ", it is said, among other things in the announcement
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| Kreshnik Cermjani, his wife and his 3 children |
Local Canadian television "Global News" reports that the couple were returning home from dinner. The couple had three children aged 11, 14, and 16 years. His brother, Debatik Cermjani, was staying with his nephews and nieces when he heard the terrible news and stresses the fact that the two brothers had emigrated to Calgary, Canada 15 years ago from Kosovo, for a better life.
"Kreshnik was an energetic man and a hard worker," Ilir Kuqi, president of the Albanian-Canadian Association of Calgary, of which Kreshnik was a member, was quoted as saying, while Brother Debatiku is currently a board member. "Everyone in the community loved Kreshnik. He was a good guy. He offered support to the community when needed, he was always ready to help."
The Albanian community in Calgary and beyond has mobilized to help his family in these difficult days, opening accounts at GoFundMe, where over 50,000 dollars have been raised in a few hours. "Kreshnik was a valuable active member of our community and loved by all. He was a positive and soulful spirit who loved his family and everyone around him." We are asking you to help us donate funds in order to help his family get through this very difficult time, the association said in a call for help.
Debatik Cermjani has four children. With the tragic loss of his brother, he has said he now has seven children. "I'm just worried about them and his wife. This will be the motive for the rest of my life. Just to look good."Just to see how my brother wanted to see them," he was quoted as saying by Global News.