I was sad to learn yesterday that my friend Chandu’s father has just passed away.  , just days after Chandu returned from visiting his family in Bangalore. Mr. V. was a great man.. I’ve known him since Chandu and I were in graduate school together. Last year, he and his wife and their kids hoisted Diane. Gabe and I during our stay in Banglaore. I’ll always remember our conversations.. The notice I received said that  “He will be remembered as a wonderful husband,
father and grandfather, an outstanding civil engineer, an avid musicologist, a consummate hobbyist, and a man of impeccable style and taste.”.. He was really good guy.. 

Here’s a picture of Chandu and his dad that we took when we visited them

Reading my blog post from that visit brought back many warm memories,

I spoke with Chndu this evening.. he’s just about to head over to India for the memorial service. Our hearts are with him and his family..

nite sam
-me