Proud son dedicates his outstanding GCSE results to doctor father who died from Covid while treating pandemic patients and plans to follow him into medicine
- Dr Nasir Khan died from coronavirus after fighting on the frontline in the NHS
- His son Taha, 16, dedicated his outstanding set of results to his father
- Now wants to become doctor like his dad who worked at Dewsbury and District Hospital in West Yorkshire
A proud son has dedicated his GCSE results to his doctor dad who died from coronavirus while fighting the pandemic.
Father-of-three Dr Nasir Khan paid the ultimate price for serving on the frontline in the battle against Covid-19.
He had been working at Dewsbury and District Hospital in West Yorkshire during the height of the pandemic, but fell ill and died in April.
His son Taha, from Bolton dedicated his top marks to his consultant dad who died aged 46 in April.
GCSE student Taha Khan, 16, dedicated his outstanding marks to his doctor dad who died from coronavirus while fighting the pandemic
His 16-year-old son said he now, inspired by his father’s courage and compassion, wants to become a doctor.
Taha said: ‘I am proud of my results and I hope my dad is proud of me.
‘I want to go to college to do A-levels in biology chemistry and maths and follow in my dad’s footsteps, and study medicine and become a doctor.’
Taha received an outstanding set of results – two 9s, two 8s, distinction star, two 7s and a 6.
He paid tribute to his father as he went back to school for his results.
‘My dad was working when the virus happened, when others took time off to be safe he still went to work,’ said Taha, one of three siblings. ‘I have done this for my father.’
Father-of-three Dr Nasir Khan had been working at Dewsbury and District Hospital in West Yorkshire during the height of the pandemic, but fell ill and died in April
He added: ‘Hopefully I can go to university.’
Taha: ‘I have only been at the school since Year Nine and it has been good and the teachers have been very supportive and helpful.’
Headteacher Martin Knowles said: ‘Taha is such a bright and motivated pupil from a wonderful family.
‘Since joining the Essa Academy in Year Nine, Taha has worked incredibly hard in all his subjects and we wish him all the best for his future.’
His son Mahad Ali Khan told the BBC that his father would ‘look for the slightest of excuses to help those in need’.
Martin Barkley, chief executive of Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, described Dr Khan as ‘a very well-liked and valued member of the team’ and his colleagues spoke ‘of his incredibly positive nature and kindness’.
More than £56,000 has been donated to a fundraising appeal set up to help his children through the rest of their education.