thinking of you XXOO

Kumar happy belated birthday !!

still in my thoughts always - and inspire me on to do things better.

I have my Kumar Quotes on hand in my head whenever I need some advice

it's so unspeakably sad that you
went before your time. I speak for many in saying this.

You are never forgotten and never will be - the ripples you created on the many people you met in Japan at the very least will continue to morph into waves. You inspired many people !!!

Happy Birthday Kumar!

Hey Kumar:
Back on board the Peace Boat and sailing around the south. I saw the most perfect sunset tonight and went through all the wicked memories of you, my friend. We're on our way to Tahiti, where I had such an amazing time, chilling and chatting with you. Thank you -- again and again and again -- for bringing me with you on that incredible first voyage.

I'm still so grateful for having met you, Kums.

To Ischi, Chinmaya, Jyoti and all the family:

I hope you know that Kumar is always in my thoughts, as are all of you.
I hope I can see you all again someday soon.

Please be well and know that while Kumar is forever missed, he still brings a smile to us all.

Much love to all of you.

Nick

Hi Kumi, I ma here at your house with the family and we are here to honor you - it's been 4 years but you are really still with us. we love you so much and miss you.

Hey Kumar,
always thinking of you I hope you are reading this page, although you are gone from our eyes you are never far from our hearts, and I see your ghosts in old haunts around Tokyo.

while we carry on in the trenches of everyday life, it's always inspiring to think of how you squeezed life like a lemon for everything you could, and I'll continue doing that for you.

Thinking of you as the seasons change over here in Tokyo

Joel

Kumie, You are in my heart, I was just emailing Liz Oake,, remember her, she lived with you just before I did in the mid 70's. I think of you every day as I have a bookmark that Chinmaya gave me from his trip to Africa to bring you home that I use in a book I read each night before I go to bed. I also have your picture in a special place for my friends and family that have gone to the other side. Bless you and all my love. You are so missed and loved and your love light still shines on!

Kumar,

Its been a while since a post.
Heard something I liked recently.

Until we meet again my bro ...

very interestng reading
thanks for the effort
-Torvalds

Was thinking about you recently Kumar. Obama's trip to Ghana, a great book about Africa called The Shadow of the Sun by Polish journalist Ryszard Kapuscinski, the sight of some protestors drumming here in Slovakia - this last one reminded me of the demonstration that we participated in in support of workers at Pan American Hospital in Miami on 5 June 2004. With you and that Japanese-Brazilian drummer with the fantastic dreads at the lead we banged and hammered up a ruckus that shocked the unexpecting counter demonstrators. Hilarious and invigorating. What a sun-drenched, beautiful day. What a way to spend a day in Miami, a far cry from what you'd expect to roll off a cruise boat - genius and exactly up your alley.
Then there was that strange halo around the sun, maybe something like the recent eclipse, something spiritual to those so inclined.
We only crossed paths briefly but these things and many more keep you alive in me.

Kumie, My great old friend Betsy just passed on Monday - look out for her and take care of her for me. I love you and miss you. Every day I see your picture and feel your presence. Big Hugs!!!

Hey Kumar,

I'm a bit late posting this but just wanted to say I have been thinking of you very much and remembering your great spirit. Time passes, but the memories of you are as strong as ever.

Love to your family as always,

Kate xxx

Otanjobi Omedeto Kumar - from all of us here in Tokyo!

it took a couple of weeks after the actual event for news of kumar's death to reach me, and a few weeks later, he came to me in a dream which i haven't shared with anyone yet until now.

in my dream, we were having a very big celebration, all the people from pb43 were dancing, singing, eating and drinking. there was music and drums and streamers. festivity abounding, everyone partying like the deck parties on the boat. and it was a going away party for kumar - only there were two kumars at the party. one was his spirit, his soul, which stood omnisciently, patiently and loving in the corner as a translucent figure. the other was his body, so innocent and full of life, dancing, smiling, hugging everyone and just as energetic as we all remember him. it felt like his soul was wise to the situation, and his body was unaware.

the party continued for quite some time, and then the spirit-kumar motioned to the body-kumar, a head nod towards the door, like it was time to leave. and so the body-kumar went around the room, hugging and kissing each of us goodbye. we all knew it was a final goodbye, and we were all grieving tremendously. he hugged each of us and told each of us how much he loved us. and then his spirit and his body waved goodbye and left together from the party.

i woke up sobbing from the dream, knowing that since i hadn't had the opportunity to tell him goodbye in life, like so many people hadn't, that this was the time. but also with great comfort that kumar is still with us.

kumar and i often practiced yoga together on the boat and had some very fun adventures and wonderful conversations in person and over the phone when he was stateside. i always treasure him in my heart. what a beautiful friend and gift to us all.

Kuma-chan!
Thinking of you buddy, and missing you and your ferocious lust for life, love and peace.
You're always in our hearts, and we treasure those amazing memories.
love from joh and ben

dylan wanted to send another message, here's our pic.

i hope i can see you again, i know i can.

i like to bounce with dada

i like to see grandma ischi

Kumar!!!!! Thinkin of you today....you put a smile on my face... we miss you terribly....

Gonz

our pic

I hope you are a angel
with love your nephew dylan

I LOVE YOU KUMAR


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