Manjot Thind

I met Manny the first time at his first Mountain Mike Pizza Location. My wife and I went to eat when his location first opened up in 2016. He said "your the first Indian i seen in this area". We just Clicked and started talking like we knew each other for a long time, brother from another mother. Later found out that his mothers village in India was same as mine. We talked for hours, my wife asked me to drop her home because it was getting late. He said "bhabhi, you can go if you want and i'll drop off veer ji in my car". He drove BMW at that time. He was very Passionate about cars. we both went to my house as our conversation was taking longer than expected. he left my house around 12:30am. It was the most enjoyable conversation i had with him. he visited me many times at my house and business. we went out to eat many times at the BJ's, Chaat of India, we became very good friends, but did not know it would not last long. his accident happened on Sunday, i did not know it was him involved in the accident. I messaged him Monday evening to ask about his new business, he did not reply back. i thought he would be busy and would get back to me later. Wednesday Morning someone messaged me a funeral link. I still did not know it was him. i asked the person who sent me message who this person is. he said "manny" i was standing and i suddenly was in shock. His laugh, still echo though my ears. I will miss you my brother. I wish i could call you and you would answer the phone and say "kidda?". Your name and your phone number will remain in my phone for ever. I promise! Will never forget you. - Shawn Dhaliwal