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On the eve of February 11, 2023, Walid Raymond Nader, loving husband and father of two, passed away at the age of 65.

Walid was born on January 1st, 1958 to Rafa and Raymond Nader in Beirut, Lebanon. He grew up in the midst of the Civil War in Lebanon, cast into the conflict with his brothers. They fended for their family and friends, bearing arms and sticking together to survive. Death was around every corner, but Walid imagined a better life for both himself and his family. He was musical, talented, funny, and above all else caring. He would help anyone who asked. One day he dreamed of leaving the tumultuous/war-torn country of Lebanon behind for something bigger, someplace he could flourish as the creative and musical soul that he was.

After Walid’s escape from Lebanon’s turmoil, things were not perfect but he was able to support his family. Eventually, he found himself in the airline business, traveling the world and learning about cultures and peoples, finally landing in the United States, and eventually was very proud of obtaining his American citizenship; He met his beloved wife, Hasna, in the process. He learned the American way of life and embraced this land as his own.

Once in the US, Walid moved from Maine to Massachusetts and then eventually to McLean, Virginia where he led a vibrant career in the Intelligence Community. During the War on Terror, Walid was an indispensable asset to homeland security and was deployed across the Middle East to capture some of the most high ranking threats to our freedom and sovereignty here in the US. Walid later transitioned to a more analytical role, studying Middle Eastern Language/News Media/Political turmoil to assist the American Embassies overseas. This was his way of contributing to world peace.

When Walid was not working, he spent most of his time playing music, particularly guitar, singing/jamming with his two sons and his wife. He would record himself playing covers of some of his favorite artists. Bob Dylan, Crosby, Stills and Nash, America, Led Zeppelin, Simon and Garfunkel, and Johnny Cash were just some of the artists he listened to on repeat, and played on his beautiful guitar collection. He was a great father, ensuring that his kids received college education and beyond. He continued to help his brothers and sisters in any way he could. He loved to talk and educate everyone about Middle Eastern History and Religion, seemingly having this self-taught PhD level knowledge. He was loved by everyone who met him, and it didn’t matter what faith or creed, Walid crossed the bounds of small-minded thinking and showed love and support to everyone, yet, he was always ready for a wholesome debate and never backed down from the principles he believed in.

His vibrant personality continues to live on in the family members he left behind. He put everyone on his back and propelled those he loved forward with his self-taught knowledge. He never quit and will always be remembered for his kindness and perseverance.

Walid is survived by his wife Hasna, his sons Brandon and Ryan, his brothers and sisters, Fady, Assad, Tarek, Mireille, Fadia and their families.

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