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14 The Indian Eye | NORTH AmERIcAN Newsline | JUNE 12, 2020

End of an Era: rAmesh BhAi pAtel

amesh Patel was a great hus- amesh Patel was a great hus-
band, father, grandfather and band, father, grandfather and
Rgreat friend to me. He was a Rgreat friend to me. He was a dy-
dynamic and very outspoken leader. I namic and very outspoken leader. I used
used to call him “Iron man Patel”. to call him “Iron man Patel”. We were
friends and brothers for more than 50
we were friends and brothers for years and together wanted to promote
the rich culture, traditions and values of
more than 50 years and togeth- Mother India. Therefore, through the

er wanted to promote the rich signature event of the world-famous
New York City India Day Parade, the
culture, traditions and values of mother india. Federation of Indian Associations celebrated the Independence
Day of India- The largest Celebration outside of India. FIA has
Therefore, through the signature event of the world-famous beeRamesh Bhai’s passing away leaves behind many of us whom he
New York City India Day Parade, the Federation of Indian As- had been spending so much time with him. He had been grooming
sociations celebrated the Independence Day of India- The largest us for the leadership role in carrying out the duties of FIA. He was
Celebration outside of India. FIA has been in the upfront on other kind, supportive and strong at the same time. Always staying on
Humanitarian issues including Simpson Mazoli Immigration Bill, top of what was needed to be done. The void is too big to be filled.
the DOT Buster Issue in New Jersey, Denying Awacs Planes by Our most sincere condolences to the family and prayers for peace.
USA to Pakistan and other humanitarian Issues. He was so excited about the golden Jubilee grand celebration
We promise you Ramesh Bhai that with your spiritual guid- of FIA this year. The parade we were planning was going to have
ance, we will continue to enhance the rich traditions, culture and many new items. Finishing with a Grand Gala at a very fancy
values of Mother India. We at FIA will fulfill your dreams in a place. But due to Corona, we have had to postpone it to next
dignified manner. year. We at the executive team, promise to make next year as a
golden jubilee mega celebration including paying Shradhanjali to
yash pal Soi, Ramesh Bhai Patel.
vice-Chairman,
Board of trustees, fiA(tri-state) Anil Bansal,
current president fiA(tri-state), 2020

“he mAde the world A Better plACe, rom his modest beginnings, Ra-
mesh Patel‘s overwhelming lead-
he wAs A true leAder” Fership has helped raise FIA’s

profile from its grassroots origins to its
amesh Patel was a pillar of current powerhouse standing in the In-
strength in our Indian com-
Rmunity. He made the world dian community of the Tri-State area of
a better place. He was the definition NY, NJ & CT.
of a true leader -- someone who com-
manded a room, motivated others to his long-lasting legacy & enor-
take action, inspired the younger gen- mous contribution has not only
eration, and had a vision of creating a
strong sense of community. kept treasured indian values alive but has also kept
I’ve had the honor of knowing Ra-
meshbhai for over 20 years and can india’s rich culture and heritage relevant for future in-
say that he was not only a mentor to many of us in FIA, but he dian-American generations to come.
was a good friend who always picked up his phone, showed up
to our family’s special events, and pushed me forward in many As a close family friend for the past 35 years, I am proud that he
aspects of my life. The loss of Rameshbhai has left a void in our has treated me as a younger brother.
hearts and in our community. We will miss him forever. May I will dearly miss his ideas & leadership, but most of all his
his soul rest in the peace that he so richly deserves. friendship.

Bipin patel, jagdish patel,
former president fiA former president fiA(tri-state)

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