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.

Missing you as always.
Love Issah and Jennifer

Your beautiful newly arrived niece, Kyla Elizabeth. Many blessings!

Kumie,

I'm at work listening to one of your favorite artists... Alpha Blonde... Cocoa de Rasta. We miss you so much and your are in our thoughts, music, and hearts... Here is a picture of our little Lily.. she is four months old.

lot of love,

your cousin,

Ananda

Kumar, I miss you very much. I have been thinking about you and your family a lot recently, especially on your 33rd birthday. Everytime I see something beautiful, like a butterfly I saw today on a walk, I think it's you come to visit me. It's comforting.

Your mom sent me a picture she'd taken on your camera, of the landscape near your home. It was golden springtime and stunning.

Kate xxx

Kumeee- we celebrated your birthday with all the old crew. you are still with us, in our hearts and souls - a part of us all. we love you and send big hugs and kisses. auntie linda XXOO