Nishant Bhadresh Shah

Neeshant,

 

I can never forget how I met you for the first time. It was quite a whirlwind friendship I must say. Then you moved to Austin and we hung out some more. I got you into salsa dancing. I remember giving my PR speech to you and Payal at Starbucks and it worked, by god. We went out dancing a few times and had some fun with it. I glad we could share that special passion for dance together.

 

Then when I went through the roughest patch of my life, you took the few moments to say a few words to try and help. I will never forget that effort on your part to make my days easier. Like they say, it's the little things we always remember at the end of it all.

 

And, now you're gone dear and there's nothing we can do but shed a silent tear, then smile thinking of you and carry on with life. You will not be forgotten, but live on everyday in the lives of those who love you.

 

I'll dance an extra salsa or you everytime I go out. I know you'll be watching and laughing your ass off.

 

Hugs and kissses,

V

Nish,

 

Thank you for all the times we had brother.  So often through our lives we become friends with people through classes, only to become disconnected later on.  It was after college that I started finding people that I wanted to become lifelong friends with, people that I would be able to go to their weddings, age together, and one day reminisce about our 20’s.  You were one of those people I hoped would continue to be a part of my life as I grew older.  But good times we still had did we not?  The time I picked you up off the ground carrying you around 6^th street during Halloween, the time we tried to “find” cable TV at your apartment, the time we washed our cars together when you first got your G35, the Hill Country Drive in Fall 2007 when your tires were BALD, the time you told me to walk away from the blackjack table in New Orleans while I was up, only to lose it all and more!  I should have listened to you.  Those are just some of the memories I will cherish for the rest of my life.  I will never forget you or what you’ve taught me.  I will live as you did, always with a smile, laughter, ambition, and love for friends.  To live life to the fullest, not taking any day for granted.  You are an inspiration to me and will forever be.  After everything that occurred this past weekend, I was about to give up on all my current goals.  I was trying to think if it was worth it all, but I know that you would have wanted me to continue my pursuit.  You would have said, “You have to go for what you want.  You cannot worry about what you can’t control.  And if you make it through, you’ll be in a better place.”  After thinking for hours, I came to the conclusion that you would have been right.  I know you want me to live on and follow my dreams.  And I will.  My goal is dedicated to you.  You have changed forever the way I live by allowing me to come to my senses and gave me a chance to reflect on what’s important in life.  Thank you.

 

“Live as if you were to die tomorrow.  Learn as if you were to live forever.” – in memory of Nishant

 

Huy Lam

Dear Nishant,

The day I met you, I knew it was a friendship to last.  You are a genuine person who never treated someone different regardless of who was around and listened to someone with such sincerity and thoughtfulness.  I admired your balance of work and life.  You enjoyed yourself when we all went out without a qualm of the world and yet returned home to your responsibilities with motivation and focus.  Nishant, I want to call you and just have "the crew" head out to the city this weekend and yet I know you cannot be here in person.  We all miss you very much!  I know that you are always watching over us as you always have and I will continue to live through your spirit as you believed- "Live as if you were to die tomorrow, Learn as if you were to live forever."

Lots of love, my friend!  May God rest your soul in peace.

With love,

Rita

Our dearest Nishant, it does not seem real or possible that you are no longer with us.  Your love and magic remain so strong.  You have shown us that we can be more than we think possible and that we should strive for not only professional success but success as a human being.  You exemplified love, charity, happiness, all while living every minute to the fullest.  I am your older sister, but you taught me more than I could have taught you.  I hope that one day Devan & Jaysan grow to be such beautiful men as you were.

 

We are all struggling to understand why God took you from us.  God has a plan and this tragedy will fulfill some greater purpose, but we as mere humans cannot understand.  The pain is great, but we only hope the happiness you find in your next life is even greater!  We love you, we miss you and we will live each day to cherish and honor your memory and what you have taught us and shown us.

 

Love, Your loving older sister Dipa, your devoted jijaji Suketu, and your loving nephews Devan & Jaysan

my dear Nishant, why did you leave us ?  we still cannot belive that you are not around. we were blessed to have in our kuberbhuvan family. we will miss you lot . my son our life is incomlete and there is vaccume whithout you. god bless you.  Rajnikaka, Indirakaki and Rushabh

My friend Nishant,

It was such an untimely and shocking departure and I'll always remember you and how you liked to have fun and share the good times with everyone around.

My condolenses go out to your family and friends.

God bless you Nishant, and give your loved ones the strength to deal with your passing.

In our eyes you were the son all sons want to be, the brother all brothers should be, and a soul that must be so complete that you are now in a better place looking over all of us.  We hope we make you proud of us, the way you have made us all proud of you.  We will miss you. Adin, Mona, and Anjan. 

 

Dear Nishant,

 

You are one of the best people to ask for the advice or any guidelines I needed in my college or career. I can't find any words to describe how good you were and definitely cannot describe you in one word. I remember last time when you visited LA for your work and went to Bjs for dinner. I miss those times when I had fun with you. Rest in peace and love forever.  Your brother Nirav.

 

 

 

first my condolence to the family: if i m not mistaken i have met him twice i truely cannot find i anywords to describe him..... Rest in Peace buddy......the Spirit and love will be with us together........a friend....