Nehad (Nina) Helmy

Happy Heavenly Birthday Nina love always

I miss you a lot Auntie Nina

I have been thinking about Nina a lot these past weeks. It was around this time last year (2019) that we were last in touch. The pandemic has posed so many challenges and not a week goes by that I don’t think of Nina. What would Nina say? What would Nina do? Have I delivered on what I promised Nina I would do? I miss you, dear friend, and can only imagine what others (who knew you much better) must be going through. History will remember 2020 for covid. It was also a year without Nina.

Nina was a partner at the American red cross in Washington DC in human resources and I recruited her ironically to be my boss at 1105 Media in 2012. I couldn’t believe I got her to come work with me again. I had to pinch myself when I went into the office in the morning. I was very excited. Nina was an absolutely beautiful human being to the core. I’ll never forget the time I had a health issue and Nina told me she pulled over to a random church late at night on her way home just to pray for me. Point of fact, Nina is Muslim and I am a Christian. That she would do that was just who she was. Her heart was pure gold. She was one of the most authentic people I’ve ever known, caring, a decent human being and quite competent. Beautiful Nina, I am so sad I can’t have you in this world anymore. My love and thoughts and prayers go out to the family Whom I wish I had known better.

I'm not sure who will see this, but I just found about about Nina's passing yesterday. To say that I was shook and devastated puts it lightly. The last time I had spoken with Nina was in October 2019. I was sporadically in touch with Nina throughout the years but should have realized something was wrong when I didn't hear from her around the holidays last year. She was always there wishing others well and was one of the most selfless and compassionate people that I've ever met. I started thinking about her again last week and sent her a message on Friday. When I didn't hear back from her, I had a bad feeling because it wasn't like Nina to not reply. I did a search online and when I found this page, my heart dropped. She didn't reply because she couldn't. It's strange to find out about one's passing nearly a year after it’s happened. I reached out to a few of our colleagues from when we worked together at 1105 Media because I wanted them to know in case they didn't already. Nina was my first professional mentor and frankly, she's the reason I got into Human Resources. I will always value her guidance and support throughout the years. And now, I can only strive to be as compassionate a person and Human Resources professional as she was. She was important to a lot of people and I know she impacted many lives (mine included) for the better. I will never forget her.

Miss you dear cousin

I'm writing to express condolences on the loss of Nina. What a shock. She was well-loved by her Amnesty International co-workers to who she was always an encouraging voice, full of wise advice, always with kindness, intelligence and integrity. She leaves a huge legacy of those that she helped, including me. May her memory be a blessing, Maureen

Darling Nina I could not come on this page until today. Best friends for 30 years. I miss you oh so much. Every day I say 'must tell Nina' and I cant. I know you are there watching me typing and you are giggling as you did. I know you are happy and smiling that beautiful smile.. We always were soul sisters, we just got each other. Miss you terribly but you know that. You went thru so much and always positive, with that giggle. So bright, so caring, would shoot from the hip in making decisions. How I miss you. There are no words to describe you. Caring, Honest, Loving oh so much love dearest friend. You are my Hero forever!! Nina I have not received anything to physically tell me you are here. I feel you so deeply. I know you are there darling Nina. Thank you God for bringing this Angel into my life. Please ease the pain. I miss her so. Love you so much, Your Soul Sister forever. See you soon!!! Junie