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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hi,

i'm an old friend of kumar's from santa cruz. we all miss him and speak of him often. i just uploaded a short clip i took of him playing with danjuma and the band in santa cruz. i hope it's ok that i posted the link to his site. feel free to link to this video. it's short but you get to see him singing and playing with an amazing group of musicians.

namaste,
jaya

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p0RNh_qp2wE

Go Barak! Yes you would have loved this election. Miss yo and sending my love... Big hugs young man - spirit in the sky... angel to us all left behind. XXOO

Nice looking, simple design, I just love to come here!!! Well done ;)

Kumar,
That win was for you! You knew another world was possible. I'd love to be sharing this historic time with you. I know you and Peter are smiling down on the world right now! A proud moment for the US, Kenya and the world. to a glimmer of hope for positive change.
Many Thanks Kumar for all that you did to make a positive change in the world, the momentum that you helped to build continues on.

Yes We Can!

Hey Kumar,

I found a great little Japanese store the other day. And guess what they had - your favourites, Meiji chocolate-coated almonds. You would have loved this place. Every time I go there, I'll think of you with a big smile on my face.