A reminder that tomorrow night is the memorial celebrating the life of Hussein Khazaal, owner of Phoenecia at Alki restaurant, who died suddenly last Saturday at age 63. The memorial is set for 6:30 pm Friday, and e-mail from the Khazaal family, forwarded to WSB, includes a few more details. First, the location is “west of the Statue of Liberty.” Plus:

•We have rented a small stage and sound system for Friday’s celebration. There will be an open mic for anyone who would like to share warm thoughts, wishes, and stories. Just like “papa” would want, we will prepare “something special for you.”

•In addition to food from Phoenecia, many fine West Seattle eating establishments will be preparing food due to the overwhelming attendance we expect. We thank them so much for their support.

We know Hussein would want to share one last meal with you all, and we will make sure that happens this Friday.

We also know many of you would like to pay your last respects, and we wanted to give everyone the opportunity.

We cannot begin to explain how much your kind words have touched our hearts – frankly, they are keeping us going.

William Khazaal – on behalf of the family

Hussein Khazaal was buried in Covington on Tuesday. ADDED EARLY FRIDAY: More details of Mr. Khazaal’s life, and family reminiscences, are in a new obituary by food writer Nancy Leson just published at seattletimes.com.