The tragic death of a father who left seven children and a wife behind is still affecting many lives months later.

Said Shiraga Rahimi, a talented political cartoonist, was driving home one night in late January, when a train struck his van. Mr. Rahimi was killed instantly. He was delivering pizza to help support his family.

As the main source of income for his family, Mr. Rahimi's death has left his children and wife struggling to get by.

The community has reached out to this family with fundraisers to benefit his children and wife.

On June 23, Hamilton art gallery The Pearl Company is holding Cartoon Speak from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. where 40 of Mr. Rahimi's political cartoons will be on display.

CBC radio host Jeff Goodes will host the event.

Three renowned political cartoonists have been invited to speak to the crowd.

Terry Mosher from the Montreal Gazette, Brian Gable from the Globe and Mail and Graeme MacKay from the Hamilton Spectator will make a public address at 8 p.m. that evening.



Tickets are $30 and can be bought at The Hamilton Spectator, Bryan Prince Bookseller, Arts Hamilton Jackson Square, The Carnegie Gallery, La Jardinere Locke Street, OPIRG McMaster University, and The Immigrant Cultural & Art Association.

The Pearl Company is located at 16 Steven St.

For more information, email cartoonsspeak@gmail.com or call (905) 524-0606.

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