Piscataway, New Jersey
Gadgets, Shrikhand, Brahms
Precision mattered to Yesh M. Tembe, an accountant working for the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, and it showed in his fondness for high- tech gadgets. On the Saturday before the terror attacks, he showed his nephew Cyrus Meherji a new, blue cellular phone -- although despite their excitement, the two could not figure out how to activate the voice mail.
Mr. Tembe, 59, a classical music aficionado, also cooked, specializing in an Indian sweet called shrikhand, made with sour cream. It was popular with Mr. Meherji's children, who often came with their parents to visit Mr. Tembe and his wife, Coomi, in Piscataway, N.J. "They'd go for that," Mr. Meherji said.
The two men used to meet every few weeks for lunch downtown near Mr. Tembe's office in the World Trade Center. They would sample the cuisine of different restaurants, sometimes Thai, Greek, Turkish or Indian. "New York was the right place for him," Mr. Meherji said. "We liked everything."
As I cross-stitched your name on the memorial that I am doing for all of the victims, I prayed for you and your family. Please know that your death was not in vain. We will always remember. God Bless.
kristine
October 23, 2008 | Lansing, MI
In memory....
P Tabbernor
March 30, 2007 | Victoria, BC
On September 11, 2002, the Vashon Chorale performed the Mozart Requiem to honor the victims of the
horrific events that took place on September 11, 2001. Yeshavant Tembe was the person I selected to honor with my participation. May he rest in peace, and may his family and friends remember him with fondness all the rest of their lives.
Harriet Van Buren
September 15, 2002 | Vashon, WA
I sang in the "Rolling Requiem" this morning in St. Louis. I sang in honor of Yesh Tembe and wore a badge with his name all day today in honor of his life and with loving thoughts for his family. I was moved to read in his bio that he loved classical music. I'm sure that he loved the Mozart Requiem performed worldwide today. Peace.
Kathleen Kremer
September 11, 2002 | St. Louis, MO
May Yesh Tembe's soul rest in peace ... like all the innocent victims of those who perpetrated this evil act, he will be remembered and mourned by all decent human beings.
September 10, 2002
Ram K.
September 10, 2002 | Chicago, IL
MAY THE SOUL OF YESH M.TEMBE AND THE SOULS OF ALL THE FAITHFULLY DEPARTED THROUGH THE MERCY OF GOD REST IN PEACE AMEN...
May 13, 2002
DEAR GOD SHINE YOUR LIGHT ON THIS WONDERFUL MAN..YESH M.TEMBE AND MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE WITH GOD AND HIS ANGELS..GOD BLESS HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS..GOD BLESS AMERICA AND NEW YORK..MAY GOD AND HIS ANGELS GREET YOU AT THE GATES OF HEAVEN...AMEN
May 13, 2002
May your soul rest in peace and hope your loved ones get the courage to move on.
Deepak Shastri
February 04, 2002 | Edison, NJ
America Cries
We see your sorrow-
and our hearts cry....
We can not erase your pain
but you do not have to face the anguish alone-for we-
-the American people-
are beside you.
We so desperately want to have the touch that brings you comfort,
the strength that gives you courage,
and the words to lighten your spirits.
And when we are left speechless
may the silence of our nation weave love into your hearts
to ease your sorrow....
Teresa Jahn
December 10, 2001 | Dixon, IL
