Pally Singh

Pally, you wonderful man, you left us far too early. You and I first met autumn 1995 in Bristol, we worked together, learned from each other professionally and became friends. You opened a whole new culture to us. It has been awesome. Thank you once more. We met several times over the years in Leicester, Espoo, Jyväskylä and London. Sometimes it was just the two of us, while other times this included our families and friends. We also visited Punjab and Lapland together. Once we met in New York. In Finland you were introduced to sauna, open water swimming, fishing, skiing, snowshoe trekking, snow mobile riding, rolling in snow during a sauna session, rowing, cottage “darts” and Finnish food. My daughter, Kati, could always rely on you to provide those white balls from Guru Nanak’s Sweet Shop. We enjoyed squash and golf together, many times and in multiple places. We shared great conversations, good food and drink. You arranged a superb work experience and lodging for my nephew Petri “the student.” During that time, I was again working in England and our friendship deepened. You opened your house to my son, Karri, when he did his work experience at The Shop. You also found Karri a place to live in London where he stays to this day. You were always there for your extended family. You were always proud of your brother and sisters. Your love for your wife, Kully, and your sons, Simon and Charlie, was heartwarming to observe. I never forget how tickled you were when you broke very early the news of “there is a wedding coming up” and, especially, “it looks like I am going to become a grandfather” to me. You’re now gone but never forgotten. Miss you, brother. Sakari In Finland you touched our hearts and will be remembered by Sakari and Senja, Karri and Kati, Soili and Silja, the in-laws, Petri