Farewell to businessman Ahmet Nazif Zorlu. He was sent off on his last journey with tears

In addition to the 11th President Abdullah Gül, Zorlu's family, relatives, colleagues and many names from the business and political world attended the funeral prayer at noon.

At the ceremony, names such as Istanbul Governor Davut Gül, IMM Deputy Chairman Nuri Aslan, Abdurrahim Albayrak, Bülent Eczacıbaşı, Raif Dinçkök, Ali Ağaoğlu, Serdar Bilgili, Yıldırım Demirören, Erdoğan Demirören Mahsun Kırmızıgül, Şenol Güneş, Adnan Polat expressed their condolences to the Zorlu family.

While Ahmet Nazif Zorlu's coffin was carried by his son Mehmet Emre Zorlu, his daughters Şehminur Zorlu Aydın and Şule Zorlu shed tears at his father's coffin. His grandchildren also burst into tears at their grandfather's coffin.

HIS WIFE'S WORDS WERE HEART-BREAKING

While Zülal Zorlu's cry over his wife's coffin saying "You abandoned me" was heartbreaking; His son Emre Zorlu tried to console Zülal Zorlu.

Speaking at the funeral, Abdurrahim Albayrak said, "I have known him for years. I participated in the live broadcast of NTV a month and a half ago. As soon as the broadcast ended, he called me and said, 'You told me where you came from, tears came to my eyes while you were talking. May he rest in peace, thousands of people ate bread from his hands. May God give patience to those left behind."

Mahsun Kırmızıgül said, "He was a person I loved very much, a valuable businessman. He was truly a gentleman. I offer my condolences to his family and his colleagues."

Ali Ağaoğlu said, "Our condolences. Türkiye lost an important entrepreneur. May God rest his soul in peace."

Ahmet Nazif Zorlu's body was buried in the family cemetery in Zincirlikuyu Cemetery after the funeral prayer.

On the other hand, in the statement made by Zorlu Holding, in line with Zorlu's wishes, no wreaths were sent to the funeral, but instead, those who wished were asked to donate to a non-governmental organization of their choice. But many wreaths were sent to the funeral.