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Leigh Haber's avatar

Anand how wonderful. The kind of love and admiration you feel for him will always be a touchstone and guide. How beautiful to have had this essential relationship and how beautifully you’ve written about it. I’m a nana to my three-year-old grandson. It’s a role I cherish and am surprised each day by the depth of my love.

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NRumbel's avatar

What a beautiful tribute! His spirit definitely speaks through and with yours as well! Thank you for sharing your love and admiration for such an amazing person. How lucky you are to have known him and be part of his family.

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June M Grifo's avatar

Such a lovely tribute so full of love. It warmed my heart. I identify, since I am the mother of eight, the grandmother of fifteen and the great grandmother of sixteen. Your grandfather and I are very blessed.

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elizabeth hatch's avatar

Thank you Anand. This is so beautifully written and brought tears to my eyes. How wonderful that you had such a long and full relationship with him. It inspires me to try to be a better grandparent.

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Nadine: Notes from the Sky's avatar

Ahhh, a legacy you seem to carry so brightly. It's an honor to share in the spheres of curiosities you have inherited and shape. So sorry for your loss.

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Optimum's avatar

A live well lived!! Condolences to your family with grace and peace for the blessings his life provided.

Every memory you articulated about Your Nanu reminded me of my deceased uncles and brother. Isn’t it amazing that memories can be similar across cultures and generations!!Be strong and courageous!! Live on with his love and wisdom in your soul.

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Maggie's avatar

Beautiful eulogy, thank you for sharing.

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Larissa O's avatar

The legacy Nanu left is being continued by you, Anand! Thank you for a Beautifully and memorably articulated piece about an extraordinary man.

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CatChex's avatar

Thank you for sharing this. May his memory be a blessing.

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Karen Pope's avatar

One of the best and most beautiful tributes I’ve ever read. I will remember your Nanu❤️

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Zoe Red Bear's avatar

He has joined the bright ancestors. His spirit shines on through your words.

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Lynn Cornell's avatar

I so admire you, Anand, look forward to you writings and watching you on MSNow…what you shared about your grandfather truly warmed my heart…especially his love and respect for women, your Nanu was a rare man, it does saddens me my to write this…how do we encourage men to be like Nanu???

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Alka Khanna's avatar

Beautifully penned. It brings to life a remarkable man I never had the chance to meet. So sorry for your loss Anand. What a blessing to be part of such an abundant orchard.

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Janice Rous's avatar

I love u anand

I truly love how u love the world

I feel

Your nanu in my heart this morning

I am

Crying in reverence for his love and wisdom

He gives me courage this morning

You

Your family are with me as if i ve lnown you forever

Thx for this beautiful offering

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Niyonu Spann's avatar

How very precious. Thank you for sharing. I bow to all that this great man poured into you, your family and his community. Ashe

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Eugene Blake's avatar

Very beautiful, Anand. Your love for Nanu shines through. His body has left but his spirit still inspires you and uplifts others. He and his generation had to endure terrible times but in your photos his smile shines through. Let us all be so.

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