"Because of my father's paralysis, they had a different kind of connection," Ali told The Dodo.

When my father was in the hospital during his last days, Cesur stopped eating.

Then Mehmet passed away in January. When his body was brought home, Cesur stuck close by, refusing to be moved away.

Once the coffin was picked up, Cesur intently led the funeral procession.

During the funeral, Cesur sat at the foot of the coffin, head bowed, looking desolate through the entire ritual.