Remembering Yogakumar
Our beloved friend Yogakumaran Muthukumarasuwamy (Muthar) from 1993 batch, Jaffna Hindu College, has passed away on Dec 14, 2003 in UK.Links
We are all shocked and saddened by this tragic event and we
would like to send our prayers and condolences to his grief
stricken family.
Please leave your thoughts in this guest book. I will
print it out in a couple of weeks and forward it to his
family. This way we won't burden them at this time of
trial.
Thanks all
./Sujee
(Dec 15, 2003)
Update : Jan 10, 2004 : Thanks for all your comments below. - Sujee
| 24th December 2003 - 06:43:30 AM |
| 46 : Dushyandan K |
| My heart felt
condolences to Yogakumar's family and loved one. May your soul rest in peace. Dushy Melbourne, Australia |
| 24th December 2003 - 06:11:02 AM |
| 45 : Jeyakumar |
| Ohh Muthar, I
dont know how ur parents feel at present its very hard to
bear the loss of my great friend & co teacher (taught me
CIMA/ACCA). My deeepest sympathy to his parents & other family members. I was at there for the last respects in London & in Colombo It was nice to see the amount of people who turned up, from that I realised that he is not only to me he is a very good friend of everyone. Om shanthi Shanthi. Jeyakumar (Milo) |
| 24th December 2003 - 05:32:34 AM |
| 44 : T Loganthan |
| I am very
sorry to hear this shock news and I wish to send my
condolence to my former teacher and to the family. I do not
know much about him untill I started to hear through this
message board; but I can immagine the charactor based on our
'Muthukumarasamy master'. Harrow, UK |
| 22nd December 2003 - 07:53:06 AM |
| 43 : N Mayouran |
| I was devasted
& deeply shocked to hear this sad news about the loss of
our beloved friend Muthar. I have only became closed to him
in the last 4-5 years but he has left a long lasting memory
in my life and specially his ever smiling face. Let us pray for his soul to be rested in peace with god and our deepest condolences to his family. |
| 20th December 2003 - 09:26:21 AM |
| 42 : Varun Balendra |
| Better known
as "Muthar" among his friends. I cannot forget the days we
spent at CIMA and tution classes in A/L. I wish to express my deepest condolences to his family. Varun Toronto, Canada |
| 20th December 2003 - 02:35:31 AM |
| 41 : K. Kirishankar |
| we both
studied together at Colombo Hindu college and then we studied
CIMA also in the same period then we started our carrier at
KPMG ford Rhodes audit firm on the same day. He was a good friend and my advisor. I cannot forget his smiles and the days we spent at CIMA library.I don't have any word to express my feelings. my deepest condolance to his family K.Kirishankar Colombo |
| 19th December 2003 - 06:15:00 PM |
| 40 : Engunan Logesvaran |
| I pay my last
respect to a respectful friend of mine and deepest sympathy
to his family members. It was a nice time to have friendship with a nice person at JHC. A smiling face and soft conversations with every one is his uniqe character. we friends lost a wonderful and nice gentleman. God wants him to be in heaven than we want him to be on earth. "may god bless his rest of life with peace and happy in heaven!" my deepest condolence and sympathy to his family. Gunan Loges NSW, Australia. |
| 19th December 2003 - 12:03:02 PM |
| 39 : shanmugathasan |
| I am very sock
to hear this news. I can't forget the days that I spent with
you when we study for CIMA.My heartiest condolence to
yogakumar's family. " May his Soul rest in Peace" Shan. University of Surrey. |
| 19th December 2003 - 09:37:08 AM |
| 38 : Pushpaharan |
| My heartiest condolence to yogakumar's family. I cannot forget the days we spent with you when we study for CIMA. Un “Athma” Santhi Adya Pirarthikiren |
| 19th December 2003 - 01:29:24 AM |
| 37 : Bala Elamaran |
| It is a real
shock for me to hear this sad news. Yogakumar was the
friendliest, calmest and bubbly personality in our class. My
deep condolence to his family. Elamaran |
| 19th December 2003 - 01:28:29 AM |
| 36 : Jeyatheepan |
| Yogakumar was
our team leader in St.Johns Ambulance in JHC and a nice
gentleman.Its a real shock for us. My deep condolence to his
family. May his soul rest in peace. Jeyatheepan Sri Lanka Telecom www.Jeyatheepan.com Jeya@GlobalITLabs.com |
| 19th December 2003 - 01:27:27 AM |
| 35 : Logan Varatharasa |
| Very sad to
hear this tragedy. My prayers to his soul and condolence to
his family. Logan Varatharasa, Austin, TX. USA |
| 19th December 2003 - 01:26:38 AM |
| 34 : Sathees |
| Heartfelt condolences to Yogakumar's family. This tragic accident news will hurt anyone's mind. I am sorry about his death. I don't know him individually, but I could feel how hard it would be for his parents, brothers, systers and close friends and relatives. My Sympathies to all. |
| 19th December 2003 - 01:26:06 AM |
| 33 : Sathees |
| I am not his
school. Not his friend. But I am a human being. This tragic
event will hurt all of the human. Heartfelt sympathies. Sathees |
| 19th December 2003 - 01:25:14 AM |
| 32 : Suntharesan |
| I got to know
Yogakumar at JHC, as a member of Hindu union and we studied
together CIMA in Colombo. He is the first person who came
foward to help others in any events regardless of his busy
schedules. The proper function of a man is to live, not to exist but Muthar went beyond and not lived for himself but for others. My deep condolance to his family. V.Suntharesan Financial Analyst, Ceylinco International Sri Lanka sunthar75@hotmail.com |
| 18th December 2003 - 09:13:26 PM |
| 31 : Gnanam |
| I am very sock
to here this news, He was very nice and cool batch mate. He
devoted himself for all religious activity , even the last
moment he was served himself for that . My deep condolences to his family. " May his Soul rest in Peace" S.Gnanananthan IT Manager Sri Lanka |
| 18th December 2003 - 09:13:19 PM |
| 30 : P.Sivalingam |
| I'm sending this message again as I understand my previous one is lost.I'm a pastpupil of Muththucumaraswamy master.As I read all the other messages, I regret that I did not have an opportunity to meet this wonderful young Yogakumaran.I pray the almighty for his soul to rest in peace and master&family to have strength& courage to face this loss. From Dr.P.Sivalingam,Edmonton,Canada 1975A/LBatch. |
| 18th December 2003 - 06:56:28 PM |
| 29 : Bala Muhunthan |
| Dear Mr &
Mrs Muthukumarasamy, Please accept our deepest sympathies and heartfelt condolences on behalf of JHC OBA of Australia and the members of the association. We are shocked and grieved of the tragic incident and pray God to give you sufficient strength to face life without Yogakumaran. I remember Yogan as a small boy coming with you to school in your Black A50 Sir. Bala Muhunthan President, JHC OBA of Australia. |
| 18th December 2003 - 04:58:02 PM |
| 28 : Elanthiraiyan Ramalingam |
| Its a tragic
incident. We all in shock. Its a great loss for all of us. Yoga was one of the cool and nice mate during our stay at JHC hood.My heartfelt condolences for his parents,family members and friends. May his soul rest in peace. Elanthirai R (JHC Batch-mate) |
| 18th December 2003 - 02:18:18 PM |
| 27 : Dr.A.Meenadchisundaram |
| Our friend
Yogakumar(Muththar)rests in peace now.He was and will be the
true son of Jaffna Hindu.He devoted himself for hinduism and
also to the liberation struggle. I'm still in the state of denial.I couldn't believe myself when I saw ragu's message! I don't have words to express my loss. He was one of the rare persons who touched their friends minds with his pleasant smile,gentle speech&caring approach. We miss him!! We miss him! My heartfelt condolences for his parents,family members and friends. Friend Meenadchi. |
| 18th December 2003 - 01:36:37 PM |
| 26 : Praba.T (Moddai) |
| Heart Breaking
News of Muthar When I got this heart breaking news, I was blind for a while. I couldn’t come out from that shocking news for sometime. Muthar such a friend he is. Muthar tried to meet me before I leave from U.K ( 2 days before this sad incident ) I was at work that time & then he wanted to go to the temple for “Pillaiyar Kathai” at last we couldn’t meet. Muthar told me “We will meet next time” now I feel what a unlucky person I am. Muthar I don’t have any words to express my feelings now machaan. Muthar, he is not only a good friend for us , He is a good devotee. He dedicated homself to serve to the religion, he didn’t stopped with that, He has taken so many steps to help the society. Such a great you are. Muthar " he can be replaced by himself only". Such a huge loss for all of us. Muthar I am really praying for you, from my heart, Your soul may be in rest and peace.You will be in our hearts and memories forever. Muthar you are such a good friend, who touched all of your friends' soul! My Heartfelt Sympathy to his Parents, family members & friends. |
| 18th December 2003 - 12:43:32 PM |
| 25 : Anakan |
| I am shocked
to hear Yogakumar's death. He is very famous among us as
Muthar in CIMA classes. I wish to express my deepest condolence to Yogakumar's family. May his sole rest in peace. Anakan Ottawa,Canada |
| 18th December 2003 - 12:38:50 PM |
| 24 : K. Sri Saravanapavaan |
| Dear Mr &
Mrs Muthukumarasamy. I have been a student of Muthukumarasamy Master, I studied at JHC from 1959-1966. Please accept my deepest sympathy. May Yogar swamy's teaching give you strenth during this unbearable tragedy.' Eppavo mudintha kariam' K Sri Saravanapavaan. Solicitor, London, UK www.sarasolicitors.com. mail@sarasolicitors.com |
| 18th December 2003 - 08:58:24 AM |
| 23 : Suren |
| I am shocked
and grieved to hear about Yogakumar's death. May the soul of Yogakumar join God & His angels in Heaven & enjoy happiness with them forever. My heart felt deep condolences to his family. Suren University of Sheffield |
| 18th December 2003 - 08:31:57 AM |
| 22 : Mahes Subramaniam |
| Yogakumar is
friend of mine from JHC through the St. John Ambulance
Brigade since 1991. It is a terrible news and a sad, sad,
tragic event. I wish to express my deepest condolence to his family. May his soul rest in peace. $Mahes, Toronto, Canada. |
| 18th December 2003 - 06:00:41 AM |
| 21 : Sujee Sivasubramaniyam |
| I had the
privilage of studying with him at JHC and serving in St.
John's Ambulance brigade together. Yogakumar was well liked personality and he will be missed by all. Just can't help to think... *The young perish, the old linger* My heart-felt condolences to his family. /Sujee |
| 18th December 2003 - 05:51:23 AM |
| 20 : Ganesh Shanmugan |
| Please accept my deepest sympathies on the passing away of your beloved son. Ganesh Shanmugan- 1982 A/L Batch, Toronto, Canada |
| 18th December 2003 - 05:51:01 AM |
| 19 : Kumar Sukumaran |
| I wish to
convey my heartfelt condolsnce to Muthukumaraswamy and his
family.I have been a student of Muthukumarasamy Master. I
Studied at Jaffna Hindu from 1971 - 1976. Kumar sukumaran Toronto,Canada |
| 18th December 2003 - 05:50:37 AM |
| 18 : R.Vaikunthan |
| It was hard to
believe that I lost my very old friend in an unexpected
event.We know each other from 1983;We studied together in
St.John Bosco from Grade 3;Then continued in JHC. Anyone who speaks with him one time canot forget his nice soft face and his soft words.Very good old friends are few.I lost one of them. My deepest condolences to Parents,family members of Mr Yogakumar. California,USA |
| 18th December 2003 - 05:50:14 AM |
| 17 : Praba Selva |
| Dear Mr &
Mrs Muthukumaraswamy and Family:, I wish to express my deepest condolence to you and your family. Even though I knew Yoga from JHC, I got to know him well when we studied at BHC. He was a wonderful friend to hang around with. He was a determined hard working guy, who always sticks with his discipline and goals. He was a senior guy at JHC but we lived around the same hood and we used to play cricket together at JHC ground. Then,we went to the same school and tution for our A/Ls in Colombo. It's very sad to hear about this tragedy. May HIS soul rest in peace. Praba Selva (Selvapraba) Ontario,Canada |
| 18th December 2003 - 05:49:48 AM |
| 16 : Satheeshkumar Sriharan |
| Dear Mr &
Mrs Muthukumaraswamy and Family, I know Yogakumar from 1986 as we were in the same class till the time he left Jaffna.He was one of the best guys I met in my life. It was a shock to hear this tragic incident. Accept my deepest condolences.May his soul be in rest and peace. Dr.S.Satheeshkumar [Batch mate] Beijing, China |
| 18th December 2003 - 05:49:25 AM |
| 15 : Punithakumar Kumaradevan |
| Very sad to
hear this tragedy. My prayers to his soul and heartfelt
condolence to his family. Punithan McMaster, Hamilton, Canada. |
| 18th December 2003 - 05:49:04 AM |
| 14 : Shanmuganathan Gowrishankar |
| Heartfelt
condolences to Mr. & Mrs. Muththukumaraswamy and
Yogakumar's family. I was in JHC from 1966 to 1970, and was a student of Mr. Muthukumaraswamy for a short period. S. Gowrishankar, Edmonton, Canada. |
| 18th December 2003 - 05:48:37 AM |
| 13 : P Kuhathasan |
| " May his Soul
rest in Peace" " EN 8847" It was his father's veichle which carried him everyday from Kaithady to JHC through J/Hindu Ladies where his mother was a Teacher. Which vechile carried him to..!? ( Mr C Muthucumaraswamy was my classteacher in 1971) May be he went their early to serve Yoga Swamigal's Siva Thondan Nilayam! |
| 18th December 2003 - 05:48:13 AM |
| 12 : subash-australia |
| I am still in
a shock...can't it be all a bad dream??? ... the last thing in the world to happen... to the NICEST AND SWEETEST guy i have come across... muthar, u were so nice and humble and possessed ALL the qualities if anything more u would expect in a true friend.. why god has to be so cruel to u and to all of us who know you muthar.. please tell me.. how many times u have made the day for us with u r sweet smile and positive talk. Not a single day had passed in the 4 yrs that we were together in colombo (92-96)where u hadn't touched our hearts with something good, either with u r advice or with u r good deeds. u had the soul of an angel, muthar..where did u get that BIG heart which always thought abut OTHERS.. It's still reverberating in my ears of u r very words after the news of my entry to medicine.. the happiness and jubliation u show everyy time in u r friends' success as if u have done it ,itself speaks of the greatness of u r heart and u r true friendship. even the mere thought of u brings warmth and feeling of fondness..I have noticed that in many occasions..in the last few yrs, i didn't have the luxury of talking to u every day as we did in colombo's dusky nights. but whenever i get the opportunity to talk to u, even before i start dialling the numbers i can feel a strong wave of warmth and a sense of excitment passing thro my body and mind.. that's how happy i was whenever i talked to u muthar.. it's amasing how a friend and his true friend ship can make u feel so good . i am so fortunate to have a GREAT friend in u....MUTHAR. u r so down to earth, humble and kindhearted. I can't think of any better person than u that have come across in my life.. i am sure lot o fu r friends will agree with me. how dare god can snare u from us ?? god u r a demon..a devil .. u have just made so many hearts cry and go empty with u r act.. why OUR muthar?? what did he do?? i guess god can't be without his loveliest angel next to him for more than 30yrs.. so he called OUR muthar back.. god,, i ha ve only one request.. in my nxt life too, i want muthar to be my best friend..but with one condition.. it should be more than my lifetime...please.. Dr.subash srikantha melbourne, Australia |
| 18th December 2003 - 05:47:44 AM |
| 11 : sumanthiran |
| My deepest
sympathies to his family and friends From Jaffna |
| 18th December 2003 - 05:47:18 AM |
| 10 : Ratneswaran |
| Heart rending
shock to hear. condolences. R.Ratneswaran. { Jaffna Hindu Old Boy.} 12.15.03. |
| 18th December 2003 - 05:46:44 AM |
| 9 : Sivathasan |
| It is really
unbelievable very sad news. I know muthar from our days at hindu. He was friendliest, calmest, and helpful friend in our class.My heart felt deep condolences to his family. |
| 18th December 2003 - 05:46:10 AM |
| 8 : Ratnasingam Tharmarasa |
| My deepest
sympathies to his family and friends. May HIS soul rest in
peace. Ratnasingam Tharmarasa (JHC 94 Batch) McMaster University, Hamilton Ontario, Canada. |
| 18th December 2003 - 05:45:32 AM |
| 7 : Senthuran Sivabalan |
| I am also
shocked and shattered by the tragic death of Yogakumaran who
was fondly known to many fellow students as Muthar. My
deepest sympathies to family and friends. May his soul rest
in peace. Senthuran Sivabalan ('94 Bio batch) University of Tasmania Hobart, Australia. |
| 18th December 2003 - 05:45:02 AM |
| 6 : sutharshan.m |
| The loss of
yogakumar is indeed an irreparable loss to his family,
friends, JHC Alumnae and to the tamil community at
large.!!!!!!!!!!! This is such a hard thing to say but we lost a great social minded friend. JHC friends all over the world are in a great shock. OUR friend is gone forever now A day (14th December) so sad for everyone here You are gone and yet felt so near Knowing that you will not be seen again Leaves us so deeply saddened within. we ask "God why? Why did you take him from us? Why did you let him die? How could you be so selfish?" I too join with all the people to pay my last respect to our friend, yogakumar. My deepest condolences to his family and friends. May his soul rest in peace. Sutharshan.m LLB,LLM (monash) Research officer, Sri Lanka. |
| 18th December 2003 - 05:44:28 AM |
| 5 : Janahan T ("Jana") |
| he only and
the very best thing I still remember about our dearest friend
Muthar, is his warmth, nice big smile..that's a unique one
and only he is the proud owner. Even though it's been so long since I met Muthar, I could still picture him back in JHC, talking and joking with me as if it were only yesterday.He is one of the most nicest, down to earth, friendliest and most helpful person I've ever came across. Mr & Mrs Muthukumarasamy and family: I studied with him up until 1990. Please accept my deepest condolences. Words cannot describe about our beloved friend. I have been going over this in my mind for so long and came up with the only answer I can think of. He has gone to his saviour and to be with him for eternity...GOD. He couldn't wait for Muthar and took him away from us. I am sure of one thing though, he will look after our Muthar and Muthar will as always smiling down on us as an angel in our lives. We are missing you Muthar and will miss you forever. from his "lost" friend Jana |
| 18th December 2003 - 05:43:53 AM |
| 4 : gobi |
| When I heard this tragic news through Gajendra, I was deeply shocked and shattered. It was a very dramatic event and I have known Kumaran from school days, who used to be a keen supporter of our cricket team (88/89). I have even seen him joining us in the U.K for all the college related activities. What can I say? He was such a gentleman.....? My heartfelt condolence goes to his family and friends. I think we all as J.H.C students should take a moment and pray for him to rest in peace. |
| 18th December 2003 - 05:43:17 AM |
| 3 : Gurusamy Jeyaprakash |
| My heart felt
condolence to Mr Muthukumaraswamy and family Although I have not met Yogakumar in person I am sure he would have had the exemplary qualities of his father. I studied Science and Chemistry from Mr Muthukumaraswamy in 1969 & 1970 Gurusamy Jeyaprakash ( Sydney- Australia) |
| 18th December 2003 - 05:42:53 AM |
| 2 : T Gnanakumar |
| My deepest
condolences to Muthukumaraswamy Sir and his family. Though I
do not know Yogakumaran, I can imagine how nice and friendly
he would have been, from his father's image I have. May God
give enough strength and courage to Yogakumaran's family and
associates to bear his loss. May his soul rest in
peace. T Gnanakumar/Colombo |
| 18th December 2003 - 05:42:27 AM |
| 1 : Vishakan Ponnampalam |
| We are still in shock and cannot accept what has happened. Yogakumar will be missed by everyone who has been fortunate to know him. |
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