Jon

I just blogged about this, and you can find it here:

Jai Rajkumar - Affiliate Manager and Good Friend

Here's a copy of it:

It is with great sadness and deep regret that I write this entry about my friend Jai Rajkumar. Many of you may not have known him, but he was a dear friend of mine and a great affiliate manager at Azoogle. I say this because I learned yesterday that he had passed away over the holiday weekend. After hearing the news, I was in complete shock. At first I couldn’t believe it, and figured I’d start my Monday as usual with an IM or call to Jai to chat about what we did over the weekend, how our hockey teams were doing, and then on to business as usual, but this was going to be the first Monday for the rest of my days in which it would never happen again.


Usually I have no trouble writing up a storm on something that’s on my mind, but this topic is not just a topic, it’s a farewell to my good friend Jai. I am still in shock about it, and can’t get over the fact that he really is gone. Jai was honestly one of those stand up guys. The ones that would volunteer to help you out even if it meant cutting into his time. He was always there for me, and I am glad to have been there for him. I’ve only known Jai for four months, but we built up a strong friendship from the start, and it feels like four years now instead.


I must say, even with all the sadness I feel from his passing, I want to focus on the good times we had. Jai had a great sense of humor and an even better taste in music. We shared a lot of common goals in life, aside for becoming wealthy and prosperous, we both wanted to become active in starting a family someday and being apart of our children’s lives as much as we could. You can always tell a strong, smart, and well respected man by the way he treats his friends and the family values he had growing up and ones he speaks about for the future and for me, Jai was every bit of that. An overall strong guy. Very well liked, very much respected within our business and someone you could always talk to just for the hell of it. We had our good times with very few bad, but he always came to me with great ideas and solutions on how I could better my business and self. I respect someone that can speak about what’s on his mind, and that’s one of the main things I always liked about Jai.

To the family of Jai Rajkumar -
Jai was a dear friend of mine, and I have never heard anyone speak a single bad thing about him. He had a spark about his personality which made him instantly well liked by everyone who met him. I can’t even to imagine the grief you are suffering over his loss, but I want you all to know that he made a big difference in my life, during his life, and now afterwards. I will miss him for years to come, and will never forget the friendship I was able to share with him. I thank you for raising such a great guy, you did a great job, and you should be proud of him, what he accomplished in life, and what he may have had for the future. I’ve never had the pleasure of meeting you, but it is said that a young son is only a mere reflection of his parents, so I hope to someday see you and tell you in person, how much I liked Jai, and how sorry I feel for the loss of him within your family. It’s times like these where we need to focus on the celebration of his life, and try our hardest not to focus on why or what we could have done differently, because let’s face it, if Jai were still alive right now, he would want us to remember the good over the bad. That’s the way I knew him, and I thank him for all I’ve learned and the times we spent together. I truly mean this, he was a great guy, and I will never forget him.



The following is short list of business related items as my last words to Jai.

From a business perspective I will miss…
…Our constant flow of innovative ideas for the future.
…How you poke fun at me for dropping out of Columbia.
…Introducing you to all of the right people to further increase your portfolio of whales.
…Bouncing project ideas off you for your always honest and sometimes critical opinions and advice.

The following is more of a personal note, as last words to Jai so that I can seek closure over his loss.

Jai my friend, I will miss…
…Speaking with you every Monday morning.
…Discussing business dreams, goals, and aspirations.
…Plans to go to Europe in the spring time for the big trance festival.
…Plans to quit smoking cigarettes with you in fall 2007.
…Bothering you about the Toronto Maple Leafs losing to the New Jersey Devils.
…Our long chats about changing the world and the industries we are so passionate about.
…Introducing you to new trance DJ’s and songs.
…Arguing about food preferences.
…Comparing our religions and wondering why we can’t all just get along.
…Joking around with you.
…Your Saturday night text messages of “Jon, where the hell are you already?!”
…Our debates on politics, religion, people in general, and how many kids are too many kids to have.
…Learning from you.
And most of all, out of everything else… Hanging out with my friend Jai Rajkumar.

Jai… You will be forever missed, by me, my company, by Brandon, and everyone else who had the great pleasure to meet you and see what a great guy you were. Thanks for being there for us, and with that said, we will never forget you old man.

Jai Rajkumar
A Canadian, a sports fan, a business fan, a music fan.
A heart of gold and a personality that no one will ever replace.
A brother, a cousin, a son, a grandson, a friend.
1979 – 2006

Rest in peace my friend, you will be forever missed by all who had the great pleasure of knowing you.










We are planning an industry wide memorial for Jai Rajkumar, who was a great friend to us all. I’m collecting short notes from friends in the industry, clients, anyone who knew Jai, so email me if you want your note to appear in the memorial. If you have a photo of you and Jai, or just of Jai alone that you’d like to submit for the slideshow memorial project, please email me at navyseals AT gmail.com. We will present it to his family to show what an impact their son made on our industry before and after this horrible loss.

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Brandon

Great post Jon. Jai truly was a great guy!

Brandon

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Jon

For anyone interested in attending Jai's funeral in Toronto, Canada, here is the information:

VIEWING
Friday December 1st -- 5pm-9pm
Highland Funeral Home
10 Cachet Woods Ct (404/16th Ave)
(905) 887-8600

FUNERAL & CREMATION
Saturday December 2nd -- 10am - Noon
Highland Funeral Home
10 Cachet Woods Ct (404/16th Ave)
(905) 887-8600

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Adsense Loser

Very sorry to heart about that

What happened to him? 26 is a very young age to die.

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BiGG Dave

I was Supposed to Be with Him This Weekend, Totally Amazed Right now..........

Jon

Most people are just finding out about this right now. I hear ya man.

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Andrew

Man thats terrible. He was my affiliate manager until June this year, hadn't spoken to him since.

BiGG Dave

Wow Definetly Nuts, Really in Shock Right now.....

aeiouy

Condolences...

scott

Damn...I hate reading stuff like this. Sounds like he was one hell of a person.

My condolences to his family and those close to him.

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Great post Jon...

He'll truly be missed by alot of people. My sincere condolences to Jai's family.

AZAlex

Jai was a great friend, not just to me but to many people at Azoogle. Everyone, including me, is deeply saddened by this loss. We have lost a great team member, and a great friend and are still trying to find a way to deal with the loss. I can tell you all its not easy. Jai will be dearly missed and will never be replaced, he was truly one of a kind.


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Prolifik

Jai was a personal friend of mine for almost 6 years and a good co worker for 2. I still remember the day he came in for an interview at Azoogle. It is sad that a good person like that has to leave us so sudden. You will be really missed by many, from the industry people to all your friends from the little town in Canada.

Jai had a countless number of friends here at home, everyone is in shock.

- Yuli

joe

Same.

It's sad to hear.

illusion

Didn't know him but he looks like a cool dude, sorry to hear

katoved

Sorry to hear the sad news. All my condolences to his family and friends. He sounded like a great guy.

Neil.Raj

Where do I start! I had worked closely with Jai for about a year at Azoogle in Toronto, and what a guy! When he first joined, I was just happy to see another male on the affiliate management team, but we had soon connected on a personal level, and had remained good friends. He amazed me at how quickly he could connect with people. He was always very soft-spoken, and his pleasant demeanor made every one around him very comfortable.

He taught me the meaning of work-life balance, and got me thinking about quality of life - if that meant going out for Sushi or dim sum on Thursdays, a 5:00 PM foosball game, or just spending more time with my family.

His caring character trait carried over to his work environment, and that was one of the keys to his success. He always looked out for the best possible interest of his affiliates. Always was the first in the office, and the last to leave - Always looking for that extra bit of ammunition he could find, to give his publishers the edge to succeed.

In spite of him being an extremely hard worker, he did teach me that life was not all about work. He taught me how to work hard, but in stride, and to enjoy the ride.

Jai, you will be sorely missed.



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Michel Z.

That's a very sad story!! Jai past away at such a young age. Life is unfair...
To Jai's friends, relatives, family my condolences!

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Jan

A loss like this is rough any time, around the holidays its even rougher. My heart goes out to all that knew him. Sounds like one hell of a guy who had an incredible impact on those around him during his short time here.

May I ask what happened? He looks pretty young.

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micfire

It's a damn shame everytime when young people die. Whatever happened, I hope he didn't suffer.

Jan,
Probably some sort of car accident or something like that. If I remember right, that's the leading cause of death for young male adults.

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Reefer420

sorry to hear- he sounds like a great guy...


--Edit - Just looked at the blog - Holy shit, he lived in my apartment building!

CBJohn

Jai was a great guy and one of the most honest and sincere I have met. His light transcended Industry Politics and Competitions. Within 30 seconds of meeting him you knew he was a person you wanted to get to know.



He will be missed...



--John

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Dudibob

I'm really sorry to hear about this, sounds like he was close to a few people and closer than most thought

emp

I am sorry for your loss.

Sounds like a great guy passed away too early.

My condolences.

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kizeesmack

Jai was like an older brother to me. I looked up to him as I grew up in his footsteps in our Indian community.

We will miss you. 'til the day we meet again, in my heart is where I'll keep you friend'

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Jon

I spoke to my father and he agreed that I should go and read this tribute to Jai at the viewing/funeral. So I'll be going to Canada to pay my final respects to Jai.

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pig2cat

good luck jon, may he rest in peace

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mkrongel

I would like to send my Condolences to Jai's friends and family, Azoogle and anyone else who has been affected by this tragic event. It is definitely a sad day when a young, bright and energetic person loses their life.

Although i didn't know Jai, I can tell from the outpouring of support that he must have been an incredible business person and most importantly a human being that touched others in the industry on a personal level.

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MarcAzoogle

I have been reading all the kind words that have been said about Jai. I myself am still in shock, but it’s just now starting to settle in as our joint work efforts are painfully reminding me of his passing.

Jai was hired at AzoogleAds a few months before I was, but I knew my first day that we would get along. Jai, two other employees and myself went to lunch and Jai was the one that gave me the time of day….right away I recognized him as a great team player.

Let’s all be honest, there are a lot of people in this industry that are making good money and who let it go to their heads. Jai was NOT one of these people. Jai not only spent time assisting co-workers and clients, but he was also genuine. From Day One when we met and both worked closely together in Toronto, Jai was anything but selfish. Jai was definitely someone who thought “outside the box”. I can recall numerous nights when I would leave late after the office had cleared out and Jai was still there working away at his desk.

I can recall conversations with Jai after he was offered a position in NY and encouraging him to go as he mulled it over. As a native of the great State of New Jersey, I told him he would have been crazy to stay in Toronto with all the opportunities that NY had to offer. After all NY is the business capital of the world and Jai was made for it! I think now of how I encouraged Jai to go, I know what I had said to Jai was not a major factor is his decision, yet it weighs on me.

It was only a few weeks ago during Ad-Tech in NY that I last saw Jai. I had flown in the Friday before the show and we went out for a long lunch at an over-priced steakhouse around the corner from the office. We spoke about work as we usually did and our personal career aspirations. I recall vividly that Jai was so MOTIVATED to do well, he had so many ideas….we spent the whole time pinging ideas off one another much like we had during late night business calls and email exchanges. We were one hell of a productive team! More importantly, Jai was one hell of a good guy, 100% genuine!

The night before I left after Ad-Tech to go back to Toronto, we met up for dinner with a few colleagues and talked about business at dinner. We then went to a lounge and talked more business. I remember just before I left to go back to my hotel that we spoke about implementing an action plan to make good on our discussion. I put out my hand to shake his hand and Jai pulled me in for one of those “one of the boys” hugs…that was the last time I saw Jai.

We spoke multiple times after I got back to Toronto to follow up on the opportunities we identified and formulated action plans to implement them….it’s just now as many of the offers Jai wanted and the efforts are coming to fruition that it’s sinking in.

Jai, for your efforts, for your time and passion to work I thank you and am forever in debt to you. I have a void where our friendship was; at the office we are all aware of this void. People often say that those who move on to a better place will be missed. Jai will not only be missed, but he will be cherished in all of our memories!

To Jai’s family from the AzoogleAds family, our prayers and love.

Rest in Peace our friend and leader Jai.

gillian

Wow, always a shocker. He was too young to go for sure. My sincere condolences to everyone touched by this.

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(The link is for the obituary)
Jai was an amazing person and he left a legacy through all of us that he touched.... he will never be forgotten I’ll see a lot of you at the funeral

Jan

Thank you for the link!
(the red is really hard ot read)

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Jon

Thanks everyone for the overwhelming response. I'm going to be posting Jai's uncle's information so those of you interested can send flowers and condolence cards to the family for their loss.

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The good die young.

My condolences.

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PCSSArthur

He was our affiliate manager too ... great guy. Our condolences to his family and to Azoogle.

Arthur

sebastya

Never knew him, but yeah sounds like a great guy. my Condolences to Jai's friends and family.

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Jai,

I met you about 8 months ago. I was told I had a new account manager. This didn't mean much to me at the time. You called me to introduce yourself. We honestly talked nothing about business.. We talked mutual hobbies, music, and just in general the crazy industry. One thing I knew early on, you treated everyone first class. I knew that day that we would become good friends. You were one of a kind.

Over the course of the next few months you became increasingly part of my life. I'd wake up every morning to find 50 emails from you (did you ever sleep!?), and a fresh Aim box with the words "good morning!" I troubled you with a lot, I know, more often not even about work. The thing was, you were always there to listen. You were very thoughtful with wisdom way beyond your years. I really admired you Jai. I took for granted that you would always be on the other end of that Aim box or that phone call. I never said thank you, and I really reget that. Thank you for always being there Jai!

You came out a couple of weeks ago to hang out. It was probably the best weekend I've had for a long time. I never told you that, but I think and hope you knew that. When you left, I firmly shaked your hand goodbye. I really wished I had hugged you that day.

Jai, you became a dear friend in the very few months I knew you. You changed what I believed in and who I was. I will never forget you or the times we had. I am really missing you right now.

Love your friend, Darin

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Jai Rajkumar RIP

RIP

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My heart goes out to his family and friends.

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DrCool

Jai was my aff. manager for the past few months and was one of the best people I ever worked with. I never met him in person but from our conversations, email, AIMs, etc. I could tell he was a good guy and will be greatly missed by many.

AnnaAzoogle

I find myself unable to articulate what I want to say about Jai Rajkumar. Jai was someone special in this world, someone who stood out in front of us all as a person to which we could look for strength, guidance, encouragement and knowledge as we each work to grow into the person that we ourselves wish to be. There have been and will be very few people that I will respect, love and enjoy knowing as much as Jai.

As I try to come to terms with what has occurred, I am trying to focus on the things that that I loved most about Jai and our relationship, and the things he brought to all of us, which I can continue to carry with me moving forward. In listening to and reading other peoples thoughts and feelings regarding Jai, I continue to be overwhelmed by the enormous impact that he had on so many people. I have always considered my relationship with Jai to be one that is very unique and special; he had a very significant role in my life that very few will have throughout my entire life. Over the last few days I have seen that Jai played a similar role is countless people’s lives – he touched more people than I can fathom. In saying that I will try to move forward by focusing on all of the great things that Jai embodied that led to his unbelievable presence in our world.

For me, Jai’s unmatchable presence was largely driven by his amazing mix of qualities. I saw him as someone with a very gentle heart and kind demeanor, who was extremely personable, always full of energy and drive, and yet grounded, focused, worldly and intelligent. He was someone on which I could always rely and from whom I was always guaranteed an honest opinion. He was someone I was able to connect with on all aspects of life, whether it was related to work, family, religion, or our social lives.

As for countless others, Jai did and will always have a significant role in my life and the growth of me as an individual. I will in the future, as I did while he was with me, look to him for the strength and guidance as I move through my life and be forever grateful for the fact that I had the pleasure and honor of knowing him.

You are always in my heart Jai. I love you.

Prolifik

Attended the viewing today, very sad day for the family and friends. Many had come to pay their last respects to a great man.

dom

I met Jai in our first year of university in london ontario. We lived in the same residence and a group of us quickly formed formidable friendships. Over the course of the year

Before he moved to NY we got together at C-Lounge in Toronto...a few of us scragglers got there late and were stuck outside in line. After not having seen him for a year, Jai popped his head out and paid the bouncer $100 to let us in. The unselfishness he displayed in that seemingly trivial moment will stay with me always.

Thanks go out to the forum for supporting our guy Jai and the brilliant trail he blazed throughout his meaningful life. He truly was one of the most genuine and caring people this world had to offer.

Jai brother, you will sorely be missed by your fellow Mustangs. We want to scream your name for the world to hear. Let the memories wash over and guide your path to ascension. Watch over us when you can...

Avi Singh

A Life Like No Other. A Life that was so Jai.

My name is Avinash Singh. To the several hundred people who I’ve met through Jai I am known simply as Jai’s cousin. When my Auntie Bhano was pregnant with Jai, she met with a swami. Swamiji Chinmayananda met with my aunt and placed his hand upon her stomach. He said a prayer and my aunt’s womb as well as the child within were blessed. On September 2, 1979 a baby was born. Uncle Cliff and Auntie Bhano were so happy, and as luck would have it Swamiji Pyananda Surasatie, another swami, was near. Swamiji blessed the newborn named him Jai.

Jai’s story isn’t about what he did for himself… it is about what he was doing in the background of school and work. Our friend Loutfi told you yesterday about some of his extraordinary abilities and values. There were many things that exemplified Jai that I have discovered in the last week after speaking with many of our friends and relatives. There was Jai, and then there was MY Jai. Everyone who knew him had one of each.

My relationship with Jai was very special. Jai had family, Jai had friends. For some reason, and I’m not sure what it is, Jai handpicked me and put me in both categories. He was family, but he was also a friend. My very best and closest friend. Jai and I were like glue, we stuck together. We went everywhere together. Jai made a point of it to see that I was never alone or hungry. Jai would seek me out, he would be there after school or work to pick me up (without being asked to). He would sometimes just simply be at my place when I got home asleep in my bed. I asked him why he would come over to sleep during the day and he simply replied that he loved my bed. I’ve since learned that this was something that OUR Jai and MY Jai said a lot – I think everyone who knew hm was convinced that their bed and especially couch was the comfiest!

Jai brought many of my closest friends into my life – even though he didn’t have to. He just actively decided to do it one day. All of our major decisions had to be cleared by one another. We were with each other daily for years and when we didn’t see each other we made a point of it to speak on the phone and hang up on one another – we never actually said goodbye, when one of us was done, we hung up on the other.

MY Jai was a connector. Jai took the time (and it didn’t take much), to find out what really made a person tick. In a matter of seconds, Jai had this amazing ability to assess what was important to a person and he would find a way to connect with that. Jai once commented that when he met someone new he wanted to take a little bit of them away with him. He told me it wasn’t worth meeting someone if you didn’t learn something about them. What Jai sought in each new person he met (and there were so many!) was he looked for their passion and for what they best at. When Jai introduced me to his friends it was always their name followed by what they were best at. He made them feel special being introduced and he gave you something real to identify with when you met this other person. “Av, this is the best mechanic in town!” and he’d be excited about it as if he’d met a true celebrity. Jai could do this with two total strangers in under a minute.

After meeting you and having identified that you were indeed the best at something Jai made a point of it to stay in your life. It didn’t matter to Jai whether he knew you for 20 minutes or twenty years, you were his friend, and you were important to him. I’ve always known that to be the best, you need to surround yourself with the best. What I didn’t realize, that Jai taught me was that everyone has something in them that they are already the best at. You just need to look for it. And once he found what everyone around him was best at, it became evident to everyone that was in Jai’s life – It was he that really was the Best, because as far as he was concerned he was already surrounded by the best. We all meet people daily, they come and go. Jai came into our lives, and his mark will never go. He kept in touch with everyone, Jai’s social calendar could be seen as a mass marketing campaign that fortune 500 corporations would envy. He touched everyone regularly, and on a zero dollar budget.

There was nothing in this world that Jai couldn’t do, and wouldn’t do. In turn, Jai believed in all of us. Jai pushed me, hard. He used to tell me; “Av, what are you doing working like a slave for this idiot? You should go on your own, and make twice as much!” My career, and the career of others was important to Jai. MY Jai was fanatic about helping me grow my business. I never re ordered business cards without ordering an extra box for Jai. He kept them in my car and I’m pretty sure handed out more of mine than I did.

He could not turn down an invitation to share good company. Jai is the only person I have ever known who had at least 3 or 4 birthdays per weekend – and usually one emergency wedding per month. He got to them all – eventually. Jai taught me how important it was to stay true and loyal to people. Jai’s support never wavered. If I ever needed correcting, he did it. If I needed a shoulder to cry on, his was there. When I needed to laugh, Jai would laugh and laugh and laugh. Jai laughed so much and it was infectious. When Jai laughed or even just grinned, everyone in the room would join him, you couldn’t help it. I don’t think I’ve ever laughed so much with one person. I will miss his laugh.

Jai lived his life on his own terms. He lived life to its absolute fullest. Jai taught us all the value of true friendship, the meaning of dependability and earned all of our respect through loyalty and dedication. Clearly by the group that Jai has assembled here today, he also still has his most precious gift – the ability to bring unity among any group of people.

Though he was always on the move, always hustling to get from one place to another, Jai always found the time for what was really important. Those who know Jai best remember him as always being very busy, but never being too busy to enjoy a good meal, a good nap, a good group of people or his little brother.

I would like to thank all of the people whom I’ve met through Jai, for opening their hearts, lives, homes, couches and fridges to me – as though I was him. To my Auntie Bhano and Uncle Cliff, I’d like to thank you so much for passing along in Jai all that was really important. Just like the two of you Jai genuinely cared about everyone, his was a kind and generous spirit. Thank you Auntie Bhano for looking after Jai, and nursing him back to health after each one of his devastating career ending injuries. When it came to sports, Jai competed fiercely, and he played to win, especially when Devan was on the court or rink or street. If they were on opposing teams – it became quickly clear that there were only two of them out there, everyone else was just getting in their way, and Jai would go toe to toe with his younger faster and much more agile brother.

If anyone enjoyed and truly experienced brotherhood it was Jai. You could see it in his eyes when he spoke of Devan and when he was just hanging out with him. Jai saw to it that his brother was always ok, and was happy. Devan look to your brother for inspiration, see only the best in people and your surroundings. Do not look at the bad, all of that is just noise or static, and you need to filter it all out to get the clear picture of any situation. Difficult as it is, don’t speak ill of others. Mother Theresa said “kind words can be short, but their echos are endless.” MY Jai and Our Jai will be echoing forever.

Jai had a little plaque hanging on his wall. Most people who’ve been to his home, may not have noticed it (there is quite a bit hanging on all the walls!). I used to lay in his bed and we’d discuss life and business, and everytime I got down on myself, Jai would get up and walk over to the wall and read the plaque to me. It eventually got to the point where I’d say something and he’d simply point at the wall and I’d know what he was saying. I will leave you with the message from the wall, and hopefully we can learn from it what Jai wanted us to learn and move on and make this world a better place.
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Avi Singh

The poem reads:

Don’t Quit.

When things go wrong, as they sometimes will,
When the road you’re trudging seems all up hill,
When the funds are low and the debts are high,
And you want to smile, but you have to sigh,
When care is pressing you down a bit,
Rest if you must, but don’t you quit.

Life is queer with its twists and turns,
As every one of us sometimes learns,
And many a person turns about
When they might have won had they stuck it out.
Don’t give up though the pace seems slow,
You may succeed with another blow.

Often the struggler has given up
When he might have captured the victor’s cup;
And he learned too late when the night came down,
How close he was to to the golden crown.

Success is failure turned inside out.
So stick to the fight when you’re hardest hit,
It’s when things seem worst that you mustn’t quit.

I miss you and love you

Bentley74

I just wrote a full tribute and then promptly lost it to cyberspace! Ugghhh!

Jai was my affiliate manager for about a year (summer 2005-summer 2006).
I was deeply shocked and saddened to learn of his passing early last week.
Seeing this thread has brought it all back (it was wonderful to see all the tributes, and to learn a bit more about him though).

Jai had the rare ability to make you feel like you've known him for years (sadly I never had the opportunity to meet him in person, and only saw pictures of him for the first time today) - the sort of engaging personality that puts you at ease and makes you feel good about yourself. He could make you want to 'be all you could be' without making you feel like a loser.

As an affiliate manager (an EXCELLENT one at that) he watched me go from 'zero to hero' and cheered the whole way! He also went to bat for me in a BIG way during a particularly unpleasant merchant/network situation last spring, saving me lots of money and stress in the process.

I'll be honest, there were times I thought very seriously about discontinuing my relationship with Azoogle, and it was only because of Jai that I stayed. (be assured its ALL good now )

I was definitely bummed out to learn that he wasn't going to be my aff manager anymore this past summer, but was very proud to hear that he was moving on to bigger and better things (within Azoogle).

In fine Jai-style, he made sure to stay in touch - sending me the odd hilarious email, and a HUGE congratulations when he learned of my wedding.

Anyway, there have been some incredible tributes offered already, and I think I have captured the essence of what I was hoping to convey with this post.

I feel proud to have known Jai (especially proud as a fellow Canadian), proud of the incredible accomplishments he achieved during his relatively short lifetime.

I want to extend my sincerest condolences to those who were much closer to him - I can only imagine how challenging this must be.

Sincerely,

Bentley C.

Avi Singh

Please visit Jai Rajkumar RIP a memorial website being put together by his family & friends. We are starting a memorial fund and would like anyone interested in helping with either ideas or otherwise to leave their contact info so we can keep you posted on when we have government approval for a charitable organization.

I would like to thank all of you for the kind words you have written here about my dear cousin and I wish only the best for you, your friends and your family. May God bless you all.

Love Avi.

Albert

RIP Jai

kikinarik

From Jai's Friends at VOV

In memory of our brother and friend, Jai

You were a great person with a great heart. You always helped anyone you saw in need and never looked for any reward. You shared your advice and were there to listen, not judge. Whether a stranger or a friend, you treated everyone equally and for every life that you touched, you left an eternal imprint in all of our hearts. You have affected our lives in so many positive ways and we are forever grateful for your friendship.

You grew into a successful and wonderful man and have left behind a legacy for others to follow. You lived everyday to the fullest, and in life and death, you have continued to bring people together. You have touched so many hearts in your short life and will be forever missed.

We are blessed to have known you and to have felt your compassion and generosity. Our memories of you are long lasting and will live on forever. We pray that your soul continues to smile upon us and live freely in peace.
You may be gone but will never be forgotten. We love you and miss you dearly.

With Deepest Regrets,

Your Friends at VOV


I remember back in the day we used to chill in the back; Temple service going on, but we'd just sit and chat. We knew it was wrong but we were discussing important facts. Like, which girl we liked and which ones were whack.

The boys stayed at your house, we didn't need the park. On your driveway at 2am we played basketball in the dark. We stayed up all night, no need for sleep. Playing, laughing, and not forgetting to eat.

You were always there for us, and you never acted uppity, you gave anyone your shoulder, or even just your company.

I always carried this in my heart and now I have to say, I'm really sorry I got you and the guys in trouble that day. You and Aneal called me on April Fool's, so I thought you were foolin'; A toilet seat, man, I didn't believe it to be true then.

I know we laughed allot since those times, but I couldn't do this without putting that in my rhyme.

Plus, all the times you called and emailed; I didn't return them, expecting you to be there. Although, you never got mad, and you never complained, Damn! You were such a good friend, now all I feel is pain.

I would stop by sometimes at the Future Shop. We were both broke, so all we did was talk. About our future dreams, and about our future plans; now they've disappeared and it makes me sad man.

I never thought I'd be here remembering past times, when all I want to do is lay down and cry. They tell me you're gone, but I believe it's a lie. You my homie Jaiguy, don't ask me to say goodbye.

Everyone will miss you, but I don't think I can. I'd rather carry you in my heart until we meet again.
Now I'm forced to stand, be a man, and do what I can, so I'm telling what I couldn't before: I love you man.

- Nav

R.I.P JAI

Hi everyone, Jai's Family has asked me to send out this update.....

A memorial service has been arranged for Jai Rajkumar. This will take place next week Sunday, December 17 at 3:00 p.m. at the Vishnu Mandir located at Yonge and Hwy 7 in Richmond Hill.(www.vishnumandir.com).

Also,
A video montage has been created and posted on YouTube. Please take a look.
Part 1 of 3
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ENI_kZcuPTw

Part 2 of 3
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1NVzTTMCsT0
Part 3 of 3
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8NtoFD53wt8

Thank you to everyone who has visited the site and submitted comments and photos.
We will keep you updated with any news regarding events and the Fund.

Please fwd this email to anyone who wishes to attend.