Syrian intelligence chief and politician (1950-2012).
Born January 15th, 1950 in Tartus.
Died July 18th, 2012 at 62 years old in Damascus (explosion).
Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming “Wow! What a Ride! Hunter S. Thompson