Rest in peace my dearest Kumar Periyappa! I am beyond devastated with the news that you are no longer with On the other hand I realise how much you had suffered over the years with ill health, and yet how positive and determined you always were despite everything that came your way. I will forever cherish the good moments we had together growing up here in London, whilst you visited us in India when I was studying there and when living under your roof at 1 Cedar Way. You had supported and guided me in every way. Reflecting back now, there is a lot you taught me as a child, through my teenage years and as an adult and you were always there for me as a pillar of support. You were more than a mentor to me and more of a father figure like none other. I am lost for words not having you in my life Our son Jayavardhan equally enjoyed your company and it’s sad you did not get to see our recent newborn daughter whom you were eager to meet. For some strange reason, I felt the urge to meet you recently and I am glad that I was able to visit you with my son just a few weeks ago and maybe it was Gods ways of giving me an opportunity to say my last goodbye. Little did I realise just how soon that would I will forever miss you dear Periyappa and I know you will be watching us and guiding me from above as always. You will forever be cherished in my heart and mind always. With much love, Nesan ?