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Memories and Condolences
for Ravinder Kalsi
Jennifer
January 12, 2008
You will be so deeply missed Ravi. As a frequent patron of the restaurant it always brought a smile to myself to see you. The day before I left California for grad school I was in the restaurant for my farewell meal and I'm so very thankful I got to see you one last time that day. May you find the peace now that you always extended to those who were privileged enough to have met you.
Anna Shoop
January 11, 2008
Ravi, I wish I would have finally gotten around to having you teach me your magic with food, which you so often and enthusiastically offered. You were an absolute joy to know, even if only from the patron/owner distance! You will be missed dearly.
Trude Jane
January 7, 2008
I just heard about Ravi and Params death today. I am just so, so sorry and send my prayers to their family. We are just sick about it. We are/were customers and Ravi made us a friend. They both were such sweet gentle men. We were loyal fans of their wonderful food/restaurant. They were always laughing and such special people. I cannot believe this happened and again we send our sympathies to all their family and friends. Our hearts are with you and we shall never forgot our two friends.
Fatima
January 4, 2008
Oh Ravi,
I miss your smiling face so much!
I miss your smile.
I miss your carefree nature.
I miss the food.
Anna N. Bolla
January 3, 2008
How do we begin to thank you Ravi, for the light you shone upon our little corner of the world? I will always be thankful for your friendship and for the countless memories I have of you & Pammi. You were hilariously funny! I can still hear your voice on the phone, saying: "Anna Bolla! It's Ravi Bolla! Anyway, how are you?"
You spoke often of your mother and your family in India. I send my love to them now. We are all so sorry for your loss.
c nasir
January 2, 2008
Ravi,
You are truly one of a kind and will be missed.
Don Zimmerman
January 2, 2008
Ravinder had called me up a few weeks ago to invite me in to watch the TV article that was being done on them, I couldnt make it by there and that was the last time I had spoke with them. what a loss.
Barbara and Jay Rogers
January 2, 2008
We will miss Ravi and Pammi so much. To lose such kind and gentle souls (not to mention Ravi's sweet, silly sense of humor) is a painful tragedy. Our hearts are with the Kalsi family.
Manjit Singh
January 2, 2008
Wish and pray to God for giving the family and the local Sikh community the strength to cope with this tragedy. Waheguru bless!
Monica Olivares (Oliver)
January 2, 2008
Ravi,
Your smile, twinkiling eyes, and teasing humor will be missed. I'll always remember what fun we had. Thanks for sharing your gentle and playful soul with me, as well as with my family and friends. We are all so shocked and saddened by this terrible fate you and Pami have suffered. We pray for your souls and for justice. Our hearts go out to your family and fiancee. Love, M.
Jessica & Jeff Hoogs
January 2, 2008
Ravi and Paramjit, you were our friends and neighbors and we loved visiting with you at your restaurant. When we ate at Sahib, we always felt like we were dining with friends. We will miss chatting with you over the fence as you worked on your house, and we will miss seeing your smiling faces on our walks. This is a terrible loss for the community. You will both be missed deeply.
Samdani & Jasmine
January 1, 2008
Ravi and Paramjit,
You were wonderful people and great hosts. May your soul rest in peace. We will miss you.
Pm Paul
January 1, 2008
I met Ravi at the Home Depot return line. He was warm, friendly and funny, and invited me to visit his family's restaurant, where I experienced more of the above and great food. I miss him. I hold his family and friends in my heart as they deal with their terrible loss.
Carole & Patrick Toebe
December 31, 2007
The world was a better place with the kind, fun and gentle soul of Ravi. We can all follow his example and be good citizens and members of a community. We were lucky to know you.
Regan Richardson
December 31, 2007
For our friends and former neighbors Ravi & Pami, we will never forget you:
Do not stand at my grave and weep,
I am not there, I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow,
I am the diamond glints on snow,
I am the sunlight on ripened grain,
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush, I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circles flight. I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry,
I am not there; I did not die.
Alysha Hauck
December 31, 2007
I'm very sorry for your loss. I can't imagine what that must be like. I had only met Ravi twice, but it really upsets me to know what happened to him. He was very nice, and someone you can't forget. I hope you: (Ravi and Pami) did not suffer too much. This is all just way too sad, but like everyone said : be strong.
Molly Wahl
December 31, 2007
Ravi-
Thank you for sharing your humor, kindness and food. My husband and I always felt welcomed in Sahib's, and I will always treasure the fact that we got to share our rehearsal dinner with your family.
Scott & D'Arcy
December 31, 2007
Ravi and Pami were our dear friends and wonderful neighbors for many years in Berkeley. We knew we could always count on a warm greeting and a helping hand from both of them! We are so shocked and saddened by their senseless deaths, and we will miss them terribly. Our hearts go out to their family members. Please know they were well-loved and respected by so many people in the community, and they will be remembered for their warmth and generosity.
Rick Perez
December 30, 2007
I am so saddend by this loss. The senseless violence that was brought upon these two peacefull brothers is sickening. Ravi was a friend of mine and I will miss him.
Donna
December 30, 2007
Ravi and Parmi were two of the sweetest souls I ever met. And their rice pudding rocked! Their sweet little restaurant was such a gem in Richmond and it is obvious from all the messages how loved they were. Ravi did a beautiful job tiling my kitchen and his soul was clearly older than his years. It is a tragedy and bleak statement about American life. My sympathy goes out to their mom (I know they were very close) and to all their friends, fellow Sikhs, family and Ravi's new fiance. In such a terrible time - it is best to be thankful for the light they shared while here in this life. I wish their souls good speed on their journey.
With Sun Flowers - Donna
Nada Lewis
December 30, 2007
Dear Ravi,
My heart is so sad. I will remember your kind, sweet, generous nature. Your restaurant was one of my favorites, and I always felt good going there. Will miss you and your brother in this world. May you both rest in peace and forgiveness. My deepest condolences to your families.
Kathleen McKinley
December 30, 2007
This is so shocking and saddening. I started eating at Sahib shortly after Ravi and Pami opened. The two brothers were so different: Pami so quiet and serious and Ravi always joking. My heart goes out their family and friends.
Lovejeet
December 30, 2007
Just like your brother, I heard many great things of you on television and read similar things about you in the newspaper. I am deeply saddened by your passing and I will pray that your family is able to get through this hard time with the help of Waheguru. Rest in peace.
Home Depot Appliance Dept.
December 30, 2007
Ravi was a nice and warm person. We at appliance department at Home Depot were always pleased to see him. We will miss him. May god help his family to deal with this untimely loss.
Julie and Ash
December 30, 2007
Ravi and Pami,
You both brought us such joy with your kindness. We will miss you very much. You are very special gentle souls that will continue to shine forever in our hearts.
Angele
December 29, 2007
I hold in my heart Ravi's beautiful smiling face and the happiness he so fondly shined upon those who met him. When I think of Ravi I will warmly smile, happy to have had the chance to know him.
Henry & Sue
December 29, 2007
Ravi & Pammi
What a shock to read about this senseless tragedy this morning. We will never forget our friendship. You will be missed by many.
sandy and jason
December 29, 2007
We loved visiting your restaurant, to enjoy the food and your welcoming smile and playfulness. We can't imagine why this was done to you and your brother, there was always so much peace and kindness surrounding you.
Darrel Hess and Nora Norback
December 29, 2007
Ravi was a gentle soul. He would make us smile and laugh every time we came in. We are so sorry for this loss.
KULDEEP SIDHU
December 29, 2007
MAY GOD GIVE THE FAMILY THE STRENGTH, THE COURAGE, THE LOVE AND THE SUPPORT THEY NEED.
mp
December 29, 2007
Ravi - the purity of your sense of humor and easy going nature will be so sorely missed. i pray for your family and your precious fiance as they grieve such a tremendous loss. my heart aches for your family and the community you and Pami have touched in such a positive way.
Sally Meeks
December 29, 2007
Ravi--the bright light of your smile, your gentleness, kindness and odd ball humor will be missed as much as your scrumptious food. The sadness will go on for sometime for all who were lucky enough to have known you.
Barbara and Gary
December 29, 2007
Ravi and Pammi,
Your kindness, hospitality and gentle spirit were a light to our lives. We loved sharing jokes, tea and Indian food at your restaurant. We will miss you.
Jan and Peggy Stein
December 29, 2007
We knew Ravi and Pami almost as long as they were in the Bay Area. They helped us remodeled our Berkeley home and brought joy and love as well as hard work into our home. We became fast and lasting friends and they will never be forgotten by us.
lanette
December 29, 2007
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
friends from home depot
December 29, 2007
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Woujie and Michael
December 29, 2007
Ravi's gentle soul and special smile lit up the room. To his family and friends, we are shocked and saddened almost beyond words. We will never forget his smile and spirit.
Andrea and Stephen
December 29, 2007
Ravi,
We so enjoyed talking with you. You were so kind and gentle. We were just getting to know you and we will miss you and your brother and your restaurant. We are so sad. Deep peace to you on your journey.
Devinder Bal
December 29, 2007
we will always miss you
M. Medina
December 29, 2007
You both will be missed! I can always depend on coming there and enjoying my food with great service and a smile!
Rosemary and Pat McKean
December 29, 2007
Ravi and Paramjit,
We loved your food, your smiles, and your grace. Why this happened, we do not know. We are deeply saddened by your loss. You did not deserve this fate. Thank you for being a part of our lives. You brought people together, and our world was better with you in it. You are missed.
Kevin Bewick
December 29, 2007
My deepest condolences to all family members and friends.
Jeff Finder
December 29, 2007
The gentle kindness remarked by others is one of the qualities I enjoyed so much when I visited the restaurant. May you rest in peace ....
mnm
December 29, 2007
prayers to the family of ravi and pami. ravi - you were such a hoot! thank you both for your generosity and kindness. you will be missed.
Ms Re
December 28, 2007
Heard this sad news about two wonderful brothers. May they rest in peace and the persons who committed this awful thing be brought to justice. My heart goes out to their love ones. God bless their souls.
DARNAL WILSON
December 28, 2007
Ravinder Kalsi, You will definitely be missed. Your Construction Family @ Hertz Equipment Rental, San Pablo, CA
Leslie T.
December 28, 2007
Ravi:
We will miss you. Your sense of humor, friendliness and bright smile. Thank you for the memories. We will truly miss you and Pami and your warm hospitality.
sabrina chibani
December 28, 2007
Ravi,
You took the tikki masala recipe with you and I already miss you,
Thanks for the taste,
Sabrina from Paris,
Mary Davis
December 28, 2007
My prayers are with you and your family and community. You will be missed!
Tonya
December 28, 2007
Ravi!
You will be missed!
Norm Burgos
December 28, 2007
My family's thoughts and prayers go out to yours. We enjoyed your great food, conversation, kindness and hospitality. We will miss you.
Nora
December 28, 2007
Ravi, your gentle playful spirit will be deeply missed. Thank you for the bright light you brought into our lives for many years. May your spirit soar. You will be remembered with love.
Tonya
December 28, 2007
Ravi!
You will be missed!
Thank You for all your kindness.
Nora Hale
December 28, 2007
You will be sorely missed. Your sweet silliness and gentle kindness were a godsend in this harsh and unkind world. May your spirit soar and find peace, dear man.
Mary Molnar
December 28, 2007
Ravi always had such a beautiful light in his eyes and his kindness came through to us every time we were there.
He will be missed.
Graham MacDonald Smith
December 28, 2007
R.I.P Ravinder. We loved your restaurant, you will be missed.
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