Memories of a dear uncle.


Dear Aunty Vijee, Bradley , Melanie, Wayne and family.
Sincere condolences to you, all and the greater family. 
May the peace of God that passes all human understanding be your portion as we all grieve the loss of our loved one, Uncle Nad


TRIBUTE TO Nad Veeran 


We are grateful for the days Nad spent with us and he continues to be with us in spirit as he smiles on us from heaven. Time has gone by so quickly since Val and I caught up with Uncle Nad and family when we last visited SA in 2019 and the echo of his voice still lives on.... “don’t worry about me.... I’m praying the best over y’all”. 
Just on Wednesday I spoke to Aunty Vijee and then she put Nad on the phone. He was so excited to speak with me. He said “I’m doing fine, just have this cough and headache but my big son, Bradley bought me some medication and I’m taking that “.
He continued to talk and sounded so happy even though he was unwell.
I just saw Brad’s post and I hear his voice again “I have been anointed and I’m now in the presence of our Lord and saviour Jesus”.


Is it with a heavy heart we say to Uncle Nad our dear uncle – Goodbye and Goodnight ……till we meet again…today we celebrate his life as we remember him. 
Today we say goodbye to a dear uncle with fond memories of our days spent with uncle Nad, recalling the fantastic family gatherings, the joy of precious times together, the fun, the laughter and happiness through the many years. We ache with his passing because we know Uncle Nad as a dear uncle trustworthy, compassionate, passionately loving and deeply caring.
I can still recall the time when Val and I just got married and uncle Nad and auntie Vijee invited us to their humble home to celebrate our joy of just being married. We stayed over for two nights and Uncle Nad and Auntie Vijee gave us a beautiful time with great food, fellowship, fun and a very comfortable bed. I recall, the first morning breakfast was prepared with uncle Nad rising up early and being in the kitchen making sure the bacon and eggs were cooked to perfection. He even had the fresh orange juice ready because he asked me and I told him I love orange juice, the previous night. Although I just came in as a newbie to the family, uncle Nad made me feel like a son. We still have the wedding gift as a memory of his generosity and love. We recall such lovely memories of our times in family gatherings together, times we will never forget, times of a humble but exciting life with Nad always jovial and cracking a joke to create a welcoming environment.
I remember he was so excited about starting his welding business in Phoenix telling me of all the plans he had for his family. He was always deeply caring, genuinely loving and extremely humble and a good provider for his family. His home was a honeycomb for all of us and we can all recall great memories built and shared at the Veeran humble family home. Whenever we visited SA after coming to Australia uncle Nad and Aunty Vijee made it their duty to have us home for a meal to create and share precious memories. 


With love we remember uncle Nad as we know him as our friend, as the person who showed genuine empathy, unconditional love and served the greater family with dedication and humility. 
My wife Val and I still recall the time when Uncle Nad was so excited for us about our move to Australia. We treasure our fellowship with Uncle Nad and family. 


Uncle Nad’s life of action stills echoes in the hearts and minds of all those who knew him. 


We cannot know exactly what God’s plan is for us.
What we can do is to live out our lives as best we can with purpose, with care, with love, and with joy – touching others along life’s journey with God’s undeniable, unconditional love and treat others with the kindness and respect that we wish for ourselves.
We weep today because we love this kind and tender person who left precious memories etched in our hearts forever. We recall the times of laughter and fun around Uncle Nad, the times of great achievements and service to all those around him and the precious times he spent with family. The passage of time never really heals the tragic memory of such a great loss, but we carry on, because we have to, because our loved ones would want us to, and because there is still the light of Jesus to guide us in the world. 
We carry on Uncle Nad because we saw you never giving up on your dreams.
Uncle Nad has gone home now but he will be forever remembered. 
At last, he is with his maker and master, leaving those of us who grieve his passing with the memories he gave, the good that he did, the dream he kept alive, and challenging us to impact people with love, compassion and care, counting not the cost.
May God bless you, Uncle Nad and may you rest in peace, in eternal peace.
To all those whom Uncle Nad loved and spent most of his time with, Auntie Vijee, Bradley, Melanie, Wayne and the rest of the immediate family - We don’t know to say HOW you can cope with this great loss but we DO know to say – WHO - WHO you can turn to during this time of loss – ONLY Jesus and He will always be there for you all till the very end.


Remember, God’s still in control.... 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 


This simple poem provides comfort to those of us grieving the loss of a loved one. 
It is written as if Uncle Nad is speaking directly to us.  The message is short and sweet: life goes on, and while it is natural to cry, don’t forget to be grateful as well.

Do Not Stand By My Grave and Weep
By Mary Elizabeth Frye
Do not stand at my grave and weep,
I am not there, I do not sleep.
I am in a thousand winds that blow,
I am the softly falling snow.
I am the gentle showers of rain,
I am the fields of ripening grain.
I am in the morning hush,
I am in the graceful rush
Of beautiful birds in circling flight,
I am the starshine of the night.
I am in the flowers that bloom,
I am in a quiet room.
I am in the birds that sing,
I am in each lovely thing.
Do not stand at my grave and cry,
I am not there. I did not die.


Dear Lord, please keep and carry us all in our sadness and loss. Cover us with your great wings of love, give our weary hearts rest and our minds sound sleep. Lord, lift our eyes so that we may catch a glimpse of eternity, and be comforted by the promise of heaven.
We pray that you will wrap all of us especially Aunty Vijee and her family in your great love and compassion and may you give them the comfort and strength to see each day through. Embrace us all with your love and hope now and always.
Rest In Peace uncle Nad, Rest In Peace.


With love from Kresen, Val, Aldrin and Simone Samuel in Australia.