Shaan Banday says the scholarship symbolizes the opportunities Canada has provided to him and Sharif. 'Just like Sharif did with his business, I want to use myself and give my services to the community.'
University of Waterloo student is 1st recipient of scholarship honouring slain Owen Sound restaurateur
"Sharif represented a Muslim within the Grey-Bruce community can become a successful business owner and can contribute to the community," Banday told CBC'sHe said the scholarship award felt even more significant given the similar experiences and difficulties his family and Rahman shared in immigrating to Canada.
An employee of Rahman's restaurant who was also hospitalized said his boss followed the trio out after they didn't pay and was attacked. OPP previously released grainy images of two men taking off on foot from the area, as well as images of a suspect vehicle.A funeral was held in Owen Sound, Ont., for Sharif Rahman, the owner of The Curry House restaurant. Rahman died after he was beaten during what police say was a dispute over an unpaid bill.
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