Call me Jairaj! -
Mesmerizing how time flashes back as if 40 years was yesterday.
This is triggered and accelerate when an Obituary drops in of a long-distance and long-standing cherished friend whom made a positive impact on my live for sure. Tears came to my eyes and cold shivers ran down my spine.
Our first meeting (1980-ish) was business, I tore up the contract presented and used the time difference slot of 6 hours to re-write same. Accepted, signed, sealed and delivered it kick-started a reciprocal lucrative business arrangement with the Architect of Air freight Consolidation into India.
?Call me Jairaj!
The Perfect Gentleman!
It is one of these exceptional and rare moments in life when and where '2 bodies - 1 mind' reincarnate! A charismatic & Inspiring Leader, who made a positive impact on the lives of many people, is nothing short from being true!
The Only person ever, who took great effort in tracking me down when I lost my business, and his blue airmail handwritten letter, found me shattered, yet inspired me to pick up the pieces and go on with my life.
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With age comes sentiment and my heart weeps …
I hope to meet You again Jairaj in our 'next life'
Know that we have not learned to deal with 'death' and it will surprise you for many years to come. Then think back to the most beautiful moments and .... let those tears come.
To the Jairaj Family:
Sharing in your sorrow with love and friendship.
Paul Van den Brande
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Business Development - Maritime
3 年This is the kind of loss that trickles down to all of us. He shall be sorely missed. His legacy will be eternal.
Bachelor of Commerce - BCom from Nizam College at Hyderabad Public School
3 年??
Executive Director at WRI India
3 年Thank you for sharing this note Paul Van den Brande. Our family truly appreciates this.
Thank you so much Paul - it was very mutual respect. The relationship was built on Friendship, Trust, Growth and being a phone call away. Very moving to read what you have written.
Managing Partner at MAYOWA ADEYEMI & CO
3 年May his gentle soul rest in perfect peace with the Lord. IJN. Please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of a great friend.