Eiffel will never be forgotten. His laugh and smile will live forever. Anyone who had the privilege of meeting him would also agree with me that his smile was contagious and his zest for life was something that everyone should strive to have. A life cut short but one that had so much impact on all he encountered. What a tremendous Human Being, Dad, Husband and Friend he will always be to all who knew him. Rest peacefully Eiffel. May we all be 1/2 the person you were and this world would be a better place.

A great memory I have was working on my bench press and trying to hit a goal of 12 reps of 225 pounds. 
To prepare Eiffel had me working on 205 pounds. for many weeks and I had gotten to where I could do it 20 times regularly.
One day he had me doing the regular routine AGAIN - and said give me my 20 BROTHER!!! and I started benching and found myself getting very tired quickly but pressed on as I heard "You can do it BROTHER!!!" But unfortunately (so I thought) I could only get to 17 and failed on the 18th try- he had to lift the bar off my chest - back then he could  practically curl it - when he got it off of me and I got up to say sorry man that is all I had - He said "CONGRATULATIONS BROTHER !! You just benched 225 pounds 17 times!!!!  He had tricked me and had added 20 pounds to the rack when I wasn't watching!! He said it's mental BROTHER!!! Another personal goal he helped me shatter as there were many he helped me with.
After my Open Heart Surgery he helped me get back to bench pressing 225 again - which was something I never believed was possible - he never doubted it and willed it to happen.
I had the pleasure of working with a World Class Body Builder / Trainer / Soldier the likes of which few of us will ever truly understand / Family Man and Father who became one of the best friends I have ever had.
I will miss you BROTHER the rest of my life and we will begin "THE TRAINING!!" again. 

Your Friend Brian

Dear Eiffel - it was a pleasure to work alongside you for the past 15 years.   You were my work "brother", work "rock" and dearest friend.  We shared so many minutes of our lives at the Jewish Community Alliance.  A place where both, as "foreigners or legal aliens" as they like to call us, were welcomed into the loving arms of a wonderful community this side of the pond.  Who knew, a wee Scottish lassie and a wee Iraqi lad would travel the world and end up in the same gym pushing forward to create a live for ourselves and our families.  We had similar strengths and values - I am so proud of us.  Lana, I love you and the kids and will never forget our special New Year parties at my house when we danced the night away and our kids had fun with one another.  Lana I wish you the strength to carry on in the memory of your beloved husband.   Lots of love Shirley, Lewis & Jade Steel.  Until we meet again.  Blessings and Rest in Peace Eiffel.  Never forgotten.

Continued prayers for your family during this difficult time.  John and Bonnie Barber

Sorry for your loss, and continued prayers.

Words are not enough to express the appreciation and gratitude for friendship and life enrichment that this man freely gave to members of our family and members of the JCA family.

OBITUARY

Eiffel Afram Gilyana

September 8, 1977 – December 26, 2023

Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home

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