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August 30, 2008

Deshira Selimaj funeral

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Clockwise from top right, Zyber Selimaj his children Alban, 11, Azbi, 7, and Arber 5, and their grandfather Sherif Luzi stand near the vehicle carrying the coffin of wife, mother and daughter Deshira Selimaj.

Clockwise from top right, Zyber Selimaj his children Alban, 11, Azbi, 7, and Arber 5, and their grandfather Sherif Luzi stand near the vehicle carrying the coffin of wife, mother and daughter Deshira Selimaj. View photo »

Zyber Selimaj stands next to his wife's coffin during the memorial service for Deshira Selimaj at the Islamic Society of Nevada in Las Vegas Thursday, Feburary 28, 2008. Deshira Selimaj was shot and killed by a Henderson police officer at the scene of a traffic stop near Coronado High School in Henderson.

Zyber Selimaj stands next to his wife's coffin during the memorial service for Deshira Selimaj at the Islamic Society of Nevada in Las Vegas Thursday, Feburary 28, 2008. Deshira Selimaj was shot and killed by a Henderson police officer at the scene of a traffic stop near Coronado High School in Henderson. View photo »

Zyber Selimaj hugs a memorial photo of his wife during the funeral service for Deshira Selimaj at the Islamic Society of Nevada in Las Vegas on Thursday.

Zyber Selimaj hugs a memorial photo of his wife during the funeral service for Deshira Selimaj at the Islamic Society of Nevada in Las Vegas on Thursday. View photo »

Alban Selimaj, 11, looks at his mother's coffin with his father Zyber's gentle touch during the memorial service for Deshira Selimaj.

Alban Selimaj, 11, looks at his mother's coffin with his father Zyber's gentle touch during the memorial service for Deshira Selimaj. View photo »

Zyber Selimaj, front right, Dr. Aslam Abdullah, Imam of Jamia Masjid, front left, and others carry the coffin during the memorial service for Zyber's wife Deshira Selimaj at the Islamic Society of Nevada.

Zyber Selimaj, front right, Dr. Aslam Abdullah, Imam of Jamia Masjid, front left, and others carry the coffin during the memorial service for Zyber's wife Deshira Selimaj at the Islamic Society of Nevada. View photo »

Handsfull of earth are thrown into the grave during the burial for Deshira Selimaj at the Bunker's Eden Vale Cemetery in Las Vegas

Handsfull of earth are thrown into the grave during the burial for Deshira Selimaj at the Bunker's Eden Vale Cemetery in Las Vegas View photo »

Alban Selimaj hugs his father Zyber during the burial for his mother Deshira Selimaj at the Bunker's Eden Vale Cemetery.

Alban Selimaj hugs his father Zyber during the burial for his mother Deshira Selimaj at the Bunker's Eden Vale Cemetery. View photo »

Zyber Selimaj stands with his sons Azbi, 7, Alban, 11, and Arber, 5, during the burial for their mother Deshira Selimaj at the Bunker's Eden Vale Cemetery.

Zyber Selimaj stands with his sons Azbi, 7, Alban, 11, and Arber, 5, during the burial for their mother Deshira Selimaj at the Bunker's Eden Vale Cemetery. View photo »

At right, Zyber Selimaj is comforted at the grave site by Dr. Aslam Abdullah, who presided over the Muslim ceremony earlier in the day.

At right, Zyber Selimaj is comforted at the grave site by Dr. Aslam Abdullah, who presided over the Muslim ceremony earlier in the day. View photo »

Zyber Selimaj, center, and others help lower a concrete vault cover into the grave during the burial of his wife Deshira Selimaj.

Zyber Selimaj, center, and others help lower a concrete vault cover into the grave during the burial of his wife Deshira Selimaj. View photo »

As the grave for Deshira Selimaj is filled, her sons Azbi, 7, Alban, 11, and Arber, 5, are comforted by their aunt Majola Luzi.

As the grave for Deshira Selimaj is filled, her sons Azbi, 7, Alban, 11, and Arber, 5, are comforted by their aunt Majola Luzi. View photo »

Zyber Selimaj stands over the grave of his wife Deshira just after it had been covered with earth.

Zyber Selimaj stands over the grave of his wife Deshira just after it had been covered with earth. View photo »

Azbi Selimaj, 7, kisses a photo of his mother that was placed on her grave at Bunker's Eden Vale Cemetery.

Azbi Selimaj, 7, kisses a photo of his mother that was placed on her grave at Bunker's Eden Vale Cemetery. View photo »

Arber Selimaj, 5, is comforted by his uncle Flamur Luzi during the burial of Deshira Selimaj. Luzi is Deshira's brother.

Arber Selimaj, 5, is comforted by his uncle Flamur Luzi during the burial of Deshira Selimaj. Luzi is Deshira's brother. View photo »

Zyber Selimaj takes one last look at the newly covered grave for his wife Deshira Selimaj after her burial at the Bunker's Eden Vale Cemetery in Las Vegas Thursday, Feburary 28, 2008.

Zyber Selimaj takes one last look at the newly covered grave for his wife Deshira Selimaj after her burial at the Bunker's Eden Vale Cemetery in Las Vegas Thursday, Feburary 28, 2008. View photo »

Fri, Feb 29, 2008 (2 a.m.)

Funeral services were held for Deshira Selimaj at the Islamic Society of Nevada in Las Vegas Thursday, Feb. 28, 2008. Selimaj was shot and killed by a Henderson police officer on Feb. 12 at the scene of a traffic stop near Coronado High School in Henderson.

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