In Memory
The world lost a fine human being when Borna Meisami-Fard suddenly passed away on
July 1, 2007 shortly after his 40th birthday.
It was my privilege to know Borna in many capacities since our first meeting in
1993. It was an honour to act as Borna's teacher, mentor, adviser, counselor, tutor
and coach, and see Borna develop into a highly qualified and skilled orthopaedic
surgeon and arthroscopic subspecialist. My memories of Dr. Meisami-Fard present
a rich tapestry. Borna was polite, professional and respectful at all times and,
irrespective of the situation, always rose above negativity. Personable and driven,
Borna could make things happen. He was a cheerful person with an excellent sense
of humour who was kind and thoughtful throughout a long illness in my family.
Dr. Meisami-Fard brought people together and I doubt that Hart House has ever seen
a more eclectic and beautiful event than the reception following Borna's wedding
to Marjan. Borna was a proud father and became a fine teacher. It is unfortunate
that Ava was robbed of her father at such a young age and Borna's close-knit family
including his parents, Marjan and sister Tina no longer have his companionship and
energetic enthusiasm.
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Borna Meisami-Fard
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No one was more passionate and compassionate in his personal
and professional life than Borna Meisami-Fard. He lived life to the fullest, bringing
together many people from around the world and making the world a better place.
While it is impossible to understand why Dr. Meisami-Fard was snatched from life
so prematurely, his memory will live on.The Division of Orthopaedic Surgery has
created an endowed award in his memory recognizing his compassion. Everyone who
met Dr. Borna Meisami-Fard became a better person for having known him. Despite
our loss, in the end we are fortunate to have made his acquaintance. Even though
Borna has passed on he leaves a rich legacy - he gave us an abiding perspective
on how to live life.
Robin R. Richards
Surgeon-in-Chief, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Professor of Surgery, University of Toronto
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