I’ve sat down a few times today trying to put together some words in memory of two of the most kindhearted people I know, but it was a struggle and still is…
Two completely different men, one horrifically tragic end: on July 6, the world lost two incredible individuals.
Those two who once made us all ‘bust a gut’ laughing now have us hunched over in tears; that’s not how they would want to see us. Instead of mourning their deaths, we should be remembering their existence and the greatness they brought to our lives.
Easier said than done, right? Whenever someone passes away, especially at such a young age or so suddenly, this is what we’re told. I suppose those people have not yet been affected in such a way, because there is no one way to grieve. Some grieve by remembering the good, some by mourning for a period of time; either way, there is no wrong way.
I personally will remember all of the fun times I had with Gee the, unfortunately very few, with Adam. While I am sad, if I wallow, it will only make it harder for myself.
Geetesh, you were easily one of the most kindhearted, caring and funny guys I’ve ever had the pleasure of knowing. I heard the news this morning as I was just waking up and I thought it was a terrible dream I’d be able to wake up from… it wasn’t. I’ll never forget our talks about school, work problems and our futures. I most definitely will not forget my totally lame (but awesome at the time, we thought) birthday parties and sending you home with half a pizza because no one else ate the vegetarian, or always eating your tangerines at lunch time in Clairlea (and totally baiting you out to your mom about it, too!) But most of all, I will never forget that big, beautiful smile of yours. There are just so many great things… I would have to sit here for hours, typing until my fingers hurt, to be able to list them all. I hope you are watching down on all of us who love you with a great big smile, with some soca blaring in your ears, Gee. I love you, I’ll miss you, but I will never forget you.
Adam, we never really got a chance to get to know each other all that well, but you were a part of a crowd that included a bunch of amazing guys, and you were clearly no short of amazing yourself. The times we really got to talk were when I shared the locker with Mark and we’d stop by each other in the hallways and I’d always be laughing; you were such a joker. I really regret not getting to know you better because, with the outpour of love from so many people, you obviously grew to be a great guy. I hope you and Gee are having a good time up there and save a vodka-seven for me. It’s a shame the world will be void of your big, beautiful smile and your bright eyes. Look over those who love you, they will need you more than ever now. You’re gone, but never forgotten. xo.
Rest in peace.
Geetesh Singh: September 23, 1988 – July 6, 2009
Adam Bhagiratti: January 6, 1988 – July 6, 2009
