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Brenton Harrison Tarrant wanted to burn down the two Christchurch mosques after the March 15, 2019 terror attacks where he murdered 51 people. Video / Chris Tarpey
NOW PLAYING • Focus: Gunman's plan of terror outlined in court
Focus: Gunman's plan of terror outlined in court
People who were injured during the mosque attacks or lost a loved one have given moving statements today about the impact the shootings have had on them and their families.
GRAPHIC CONTENT WARNING: THIS STORY CONTAINS DETAILS WHICH READERS MIGHT FIND UPSETTING
Ata Taj Mohammad Kamran
Ata Taj Mohammad Kamran has about 1000 bits of shrapnel throughout his body that will be a constant reminder of the day he was shot at Al Noor mosque.
He lost his best friend in the attack. He can't sleep properly, he gets angry easily and doesn't got outside often because he's too scared.
He told his son to come to the mosque early so they could swap cars.
"The day started beautifully," he said.
"I could not comprehend that a massacre was taking place… I have full memories after I had fallen to the ground, bleeding profusely… I was shot with two bullets.
"I was in severe pain… I was in a state of deep worry about my beloved son, praying to Allah that Ata was delayed in coming to the mosque."
Alayan cried as he spoke.
"The shooting went as if forever…. I kept praying to Allah 'kill him'," he said of the gunman.
Salama said she relived the tragedy "over and over".
"My heart rips, millions of times… it is like losing a big part of me forever.
"Every time I look in the eyes of his daughter you left fatherless at the age of two, his widow. My heart splits."
"He loved his daughter, his wife… He was an inspiration… he was confident, successful, devoted, loyal, kind, ready to help others – with a contagious smile, always ready to help others."
She said her son was a Futsal champion and a member of national teams.