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9:08pm Sunday 30th March 2008
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FRIENDS and family of Sameer Vohra, the man who died in a multi-vehicle pile-up on the A59, have been paying tribute to him.
Mr Vohra, 34, of Chorlton Gardens, Blackburn, died after the collision involving three vehicles close to the Myerscough Hotel, Samlesbury, just before 1.30pm on Thursday, March 27.
Born in Ormskirk, Mr Vohra grew up in Blackburn and was well known in the area, where he worked as a car salesman.
Hundreds of mourners attended his funeral at Pleasington Cemetery on Saturday morning.
Mr Vohra, of Chorlton Gardens, had three daughters and a son, aged between three and 10, and was the oldest of three brothers and a sister.
His family paid tribute to him as "a fantastic person".
His brother, who did not want to be named, said: "We have lost someone we really love and we will cherish his memory for the rest of our lives.
"Everyone in the community knew him and he was well-loved and respected."
If you would like to pay your own tribute or condolences to his family, please leave your comment below.
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MAJID IQBAL, blackburn says...
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nasir naseeb, whalley range says...
11:06am Fri 28 Mar 08
asif khan wrote:teh ranks and the wards sont count only the duas now
Allahahfiz.. Bruv..You came & Comforted me just a cpl of Days ago..We go Back along way..been through the ranks & the Wars..Like You said we are the \"Old School\" Not many of us left now...Well Bruv..What can i say??May allah s.a.t. Grant you a high place in Paradise (Ameen) Give your family peace n Subur.. You\'l Always be in my Thoughts & Dua\'s.. Rest in Peace Bruv.. Allahafiz.. Old School.. Revidge Rd
LH Boyz, LITTLE HARWOOD-B CORNER says...
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big t, blackburn says...
12:08pm Fri 28 Mar 08
quotesuprised something like this happened to such a wonderful person he will always be remembered for his good and generous heart so what if his car was travelling on the wrong side if he was ment to go he was ment to go no matter what so no need to write nasty comments.
deeply shocked by the news.
may allah grant you a place in jannat you were always helping others never thinking about yourself always giving.
who ever reads this please pray durood sharif for him.
no one will ever take your place in our hearts. May allah bless your soul and give you a place in jannat e firdaus and may allah rest your soul.
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