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avbuff Member
Joined: 22 Dec 2006 Posts: 5031
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Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2008 12:02 pm Post subject: Member Nalini Dev is no more |
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It is really a shocking news that our member Nalini Dev is no more. she passed away day before yesterday post midnight.
May her soul rest in peace. |
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Nimish Member
Joined: 16 Dec 2006 Posts: 9757 Location: Bangalore, India
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Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2008 12:10 pm Post subject: |
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This is terrible terrible and devastating news - first for Nalini's family and immediate friends, and next for her extended friends circle on the internet.
I offer my deepest condolences to her family and wish them all the strength in the world to deal with this loss.
I was chatting with Ojas, and he mentioned that he's remotely related to Nalini and that's how he knows about this. She was suffering from the Big C - Cancer. That's all the details I have at the moment.
Once again - my heartfelt condolences to her family and friends. And may she RIP. |
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sammyk Member
Joined: 20 Dec 2006 Posts: 2719 Location: Austin, TX
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Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2008 12:22 pm Post subject: |
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Wow, this is out of left field. Was wondering why she hadn't been posting as she's usually very active.
My condolences.
RIP. |
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Aiel Member
Joined: 19 Dec 2006 Posts: 927 Location: Bangalore
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HAWK21M Member
Joined: 19 Dec 2006 Posts: 8132 Location: Mumbai, INDIA
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Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2008 1:36 pm Post subject: |
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Sad news.
Its a real shocker.Chat on MSN & on this site,always gave a very positive joking opinion.
Its a real sad day for us at Anet-India.
regds
MEL _________________ Think of the Brighter side !!! |
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Karan69 Member
Joined: 22 Dec 2006 Posts: 1334
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Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2008 1:42 pm Post subject: |
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Its a really sad day for all her close friends and family,
From what i knew of her she was a very brave soul and always one who carried a smile on her face.
Indeed a sad day for all on this forum where a reply by Nalini will be missed,
May her soul rest in peace and my condolences go out to her family and loved ones.
Karan |
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himmat01 Member
Joined: 19 Dec 2006 Posts: 1392 Location: DEL
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Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2008 2:03 pm Post subject: |
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My heartfelt condolences to her family and relatives.
May her soul rest in peace. |
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sushank320 Member
Joined: 26 Apr 2007 Posts: 409 Location: malviya nagar,new delhi,INDIA
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Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2008 2:10 pm Post subject: |
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A really sad news...My heartfelt condolences to her family...
May her soul R.I.P.. |
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COUGAR Member
Joined: 01 Jan 2007 Posts: 986 Location: Bangalore
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Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2008 2:40 pm Post subject: |
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SHOCKING! Didnt know about the Big-C....
R - I - P....
ANyone in touch with her relatives? _________________ http://www.cougar-rides.com
<B>Live to Ride - Ride to Live</B>
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Nimish Member
Joined: 16 Dec 2006 Posts: 9757 Location: Bangalore, India
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Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2008 3:14 pm Post subject: |
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COUGAR wrote: | ANyone in touch with her relatives? |
I've tried her mobile #, but it's switched off all day so far. |
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avbuff Member
Joined: 22 Dec 2006 Posts: 5031
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Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2008 3:17 pm Post subject: |
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Guys , I'll post further updates later tonight. I've asked my parents to contact her parents.
Nimish, she has stopped using her mobile for nearly a month.
And FYI, she took her last breath in Delhi. |
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deaphen Member
Joined: 19 Dec 2006 Posts: 933 Location: India
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Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2008 4:27 pm Post subject: |
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Oh man! That really is terrible terrible news. Life is so hard sometimes. She was one of the most enthusiastic aviation buffs i had ever known.
May her soul rest in peace and i pray to god to give her family courage.
Regards
Nitin |
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karatecatman Guest
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Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2008 4:37 pm Post subject: |
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Condolences.
She had such a cheerful attitude and "full of beans" as they say.
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Avijeet (the_380) offers his condolences also. (Asked me to post this -- busy with exams.) |
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airindia787 Member
Joined: 18 Nov 2007 Posts: 770 Location: DAB & ZTF
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Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2008 5:46 pm Post subject: |
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My condolences to her family and friends.
She was always an enthusiastic AV buff and made this forum a very lively place.
May her soul rest in peace. _________________ http://openflights.org/user/akumanduri
Last edited by airindia787 on Wed Feb 27, 2008 8:27 pm; edited 1 time in total |
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Aseem Member
Joined: 15 Dec 2006 Posts: 2841 Location: YYZ
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Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2008 6:52 pm Post subject: |
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What!! Believe me I just got up and fired up my lappy without leaving the bed, only to hear this. Still can't believe it. My condolences go to the family. _________________ [url=http://openflights.org/user/aseemsjohri]
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C-GHKR Member
Joined: 26 Dec 2006 Posts: 626 Location: yyz
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Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2008 7:08 pm Post subject: |
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I just saw this on A.net. Nothing can be sadder and completely unexpected. May her soul R.I.P. |
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avbuff Member
Joined: 22 Dec 2006 Posts: 5031
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Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2008 7:33 pm Post subject: |
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It is getting more and more painful the more I read it.
My parents contacted the Dev household. Nalini had been diagnosed with Brain Cancer, I think a tumour was detected. On monday , her breathing problems worsened and on 26th Feb 0225 hrs. she passed away. And she was aware all these days that she was dying.
The good side was that the people she loved the most i.e her "naani", "dadaji" and her parents were with her. She was cremated yesterday morning by her father and her parents are likely to leave immediately for UK. |
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texdravid Member
Joined: 02 Jul 2007 Posts: 971 Location: GREAT STATE OF TEXAS
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Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2008 8:44 pm Post subject: |
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I am in utter shock at this horrible news. I am just floored.
Nalini Dev was Airliners-India's sweetheart. She was a kind soul who always was very nice, funny, and informative. Her knowledge of the aviation industry in India was great, and no one had anything but wonderful things about her.
This is incredibly sad and again reminds us how life is so precious and fleeting. Our sadness pales in comparison to the unspeakable grief her family must be feeling. A life ended, so quickly and prematurely is doubly heartbreaking.
I propose, fellow A. netters, that we honor Nalini's memory by having an annual Nalini Dev memorial award to the A.netter who best exemplifies her courage, her grace, and her love of aviation. I also propose that somehow we all can write and express our sadness to her family, an online grievance page.
We shall never forget you, Nalini. May God bless your soul. _________________ "A communist is someone who reads Marx. An anti-communist is someone who understands Marx." Ronald Reagan
Proud Conservative in exile, soon to reawaken...
Charter member, Indians against Obama |
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Jaysit Member
Joined: 19 Dec 2006 Posts: 4346
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Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2008 10:06 pm Post subject: |
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OMG.
I'm in tears. This is just too much.
Over the last few days, we had sent emails back and forth about visiting Farnborough and London, and then we played phone tag. A friend who works at Airbus had promised us VIP passes and we were all set to go. I hadn't heard back since the last email but thought she was busy confirming the time of her visit to the UK.
She never let on that she had cancer when we talked earlier, although she said that she was taking care of a health issue that she had fully under control. In hindsight, it makes me wonder if she had symptoms related to GBM, a rare form of brain cancer that often goes undiagnosed and can kill within a matter of months or even days when ultimately diagnosed.
I think I'm done with this forum. |
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shekar Member
Joined: 30 Jan 2007 Posts: 263 Location: Atlanta, GA
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Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2008 10:54 pm Post subject: |
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Oh my god...really very shocking news...i used to chat with her on msn and she was the only girl i knew who had such immense knowledge abt aviation.....very disturbed by this sudden news...
My condolences to the Dev family
may her soul rest in peace...
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member Biren also offers his condolences ... _________________ blue skies :d |
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HamiltonAir Member
Joined: 25 Dec 2006 Posts: 937 Location: Bangalore
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Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2008 12:17 am Post subject: |
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OMG I have no words to say now, I am really sad and cant believe what I read now. She'llbe missed for sure. Rest In Peace Nalini _________________ HamiltonAir |
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deaphen Member
Joined: 19 Dec 2006 Posts: 933 Location: India
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Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2008 12:53 am Post subject: |
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Jaysit wrote: | OMG.
I think I'm done with this forum. |
Jay, thats the last thing she would have wanted. |
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The_Goat Member
Joined: 03 Mar 2007 Posts: 3260 Location: South of France
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Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2008 1:23 am Post subject: |
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I am terribly shocked and I don't know what to say. I still cannot believe that it's our Nalini. I heard the news only about two hours ago when I checked into the forum.
What a fantastic person she was! So full of life and enthusiasm! How very sad to see her go
Rest in Peace, Nalini. Those who God loves die young. _________________ I don't know which is the more pampered bunch : AI's widebodies (the aunties) or Jet's widebodies (the planes).
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Amitabh S Member
Joined: 14 Dec 2007 Posts: 49
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Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2008 10:24 am Post subject: |
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R.I.P. my friend
May God give courage to her immediate near and dear ones to tide over this moment.
Lets all strive to continue this forum in the same spirit as Nalini used to...always bubby, enthusiastic, and so knowledgeable.
May her soul rest in peace. |
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haree Member
Joined: 13 Feb 2007 Posts: 429 Location: Somewhere on the globe
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Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2008 11:14 am Post subject: |
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This is really the saddest moment for AI netters. We've lost a friend and a fellow aviation buff. May the almighty support her family to get over the tragedy and her soul RIP.
Haree |
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deaphen Member
Joined: 19 Dec 2006 Posts: 933 Location: India
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Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2008 11:21 am Post subject: |
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Maybe for a month or so (for new photographs) me and my fellow photographers could just add a small line to their photographs on a.net or jp.net dedicating the photo to nalini or just mentioning her. Its the least we can do to mourn this tragedy.
Nitin |
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vivekman Member
Joined: 26 Dec 2006 Posts: 1897 Location: BOM
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Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2008 1:02 pm Post subject: |
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OH MY GOD!
This is really shocking! Never in my conversation with her did she ever make it obvious that she was ill. She was always so cheerful and lively.
May her soul rest in peace!
- Vivek |
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Nimish Member
Joined: 16 Dec 2006 Posts: 9757 Location: Bangalore, India
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Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2008 1:08 pm Post subject: |
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We were debating on how we can pay our tributes to Nalini, and the least we could do was to add this tag line at the top of each page:
Quote: | "Nalini Dev - one of the best human beings we've come across so far. We miss you a lot - Airliners-India members" |
The other thought was to have her picture on the top left for a few days but we weren't sure about the sensitivities involved there...
Any other suggestions are welcome. |
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JETFLY787 Member
Joined: 15 Aug 2007 Posts: 343 Location: LON,UK
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Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2008 2:06 pm Post subject: |
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How is this possible.I just chatted with her a few days back she didnt even say anything.Few days away from AI.net and get to hear this.
And i was suppose to meet her soon in UK.
We even planned applying for training for together in jet this year
This really cant be true
Nal I hope ur not playing a prank on all of us
This simply cant be true. I am speechless _________________ Lets Soar High....Feel the ultimate Joy |
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aalokg Member
Joined: 21 Aug 2007 Posts: 158 Location: Mumbai
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Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2008 2:06 pm Post subject: |
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R I P
May her soul rest in peace.
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flightgearpilot Member
Joined: 21 Dec 2006 Posts: 711 Location: VOBL
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Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2008 2:25 pm Post subject: |
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OMG, this is really sad news!
I was actually out of A-I.net for the past few days because my wife was hospitalized following a haemorrage, which the doctors suspected was cancer. After 4 days of uncertainty the biopsy reported negative. I came back here with a huge relief only to find this devastating news!
God rest her soul in peace..
Still shaking in disbelief... |
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Nimish Member
Joined: 16 Dec 2006 Posts: 9757 Location: Bangalore, India
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Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2008 4:04 pm Post subject: |
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flightgearpilot wrote: | After 4 days of uncertainty the biopsy reported negative |
Off topic - but great to hear that your wife's free from the Big-C. _________________ We miss you Nalini! |
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flightgearpilot Member
Joined: 21 Dec 2006 Posts: 711 Location: VOBL
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Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2008 5:03 pm Post subject: |
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Nimish wrote: |
Off topic - but great to hear that your wife's free from the Big-C. |
Yes that was a great relief. Thanks. I was actually planning to attend the BLR meet for the first time during this time around; but suddenly had this emergency.
Although, I was not all that active on this forum, I really enjoyed reading through all the posts. I think we should do something as a collective to keep the memory of Nalini alive and do something to encourage more Nalinis interested in aviation. |
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shekar Member
Joined: 30 Jan 2007 Posts: 263 Location: Atlanta, GA
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Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2008 5:34 pm Post subject: |
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Probably start a community of facebook as a memorial ..... _________________ blue skies :d |
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Birendra Member
Joined: 15 Feb 2007 Posts: 1411
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Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2008 7:32 pm Post subject: |
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shekar wrote: | Oh my god...really very shocking news...i used to chat with her on msn and she was the only girl i knew who had such immense knowledge abt aviation.....very disturbed by this sudden news...
My condolences to the Dev family
may her soul rest in peace...
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member Biren also offers his condolences ... |
The news came to me through Karan and Shekar. I am shocked that she is not amongst us anymore. The thought itself is not complete.
She was a well read and dignified girl having immense knowledge about aviation.
I offer my deepest condolences to her family at this time.
An ode to Nalini.....
Your patient smile, your sweet face, no one can take your vacant place. _________________ Dictum meum pactum, "My word is my bond". |
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crew320 Member
Joined: 20 Dec 2006 Posts: 301 Location: New Delhi
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Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2008 8:13 pm Post subject: |
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My deepest condolences to her family, may her soul rest in peace.
aM _________________ M y - J e t P h o t o s |
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busintheair Member
Joined: 29 Sep 2007 Posts: 273 Location: BOM
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Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2008 8:49 pm Post subject: |
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A very smart and cheerful girl I saw here. May her soul rest in peace. |
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deaphen Member
Joined: 19 Dec 2006 Posts: 933 Location: India
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Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2008 8:59 pm Post subject: |
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http://www.airliners.net/photo/-/-/1330504/M/
Thanks to the airliners.net editors who graciously helped me add a few lines to my latest picture. This is for you Nalini.
Still cant believe it! Amazing how someone across a computer can become such a part of your life.
Condolences
Nitin |
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busintheair Member
Joined: 29 Sep 2007 Posts: 273 Location: BOM
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Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2008 9:01 pm Post subject: |
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Nice of you Nitin, & those a.net editors. |
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deaphen Member
Joined: 19 Dec 2006 Posts: 933 Location: India
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Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2008 9:09 pm Post subject: |
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Also, can anyone PM me her address? I would like to send a picture to her parents.
Since aviation was her major passion.
Thanks |
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