Peter

Uncle Peter is one of THE inspirations for me.

He truly was the most special man I've ever met,

and I honestly don't think I can meet someone like him again in my lifetime.

Even though he's my dad's cousin,

since he lived all his life in the States,

I got to finally meet him when I was in high school.

The trait that first pops out when I think about him is his genuine caring for others.

He has the warmest heart a human can possibly have.

So warm, he's like Totoro embracing, hugging everyone around him.

(I heard from my sister that his nickname in Japan was Totoro.)

He's also an extremely brilliant, smart, hard-working man at work,

and someone who enjoys having good times more than anyone else on the planet.

He knew how to have fun- he was like a little mischievous boy always looking for something and someone to have a blast with.

And he was funny.

He was beyond approachable- always friendly, kind, and generous.

He attracted everyone he met- Everyone loved him. Everyone.

He had that natural charisma, presence, and charm that made him shine everywhere he went.

Though I've known him for a short period of time, I can go on and on about him.

I sorely miss him today-

I want to and will live out his legacy.

I really do miss you Peter...

"Peter was amazingly creative, brilliantly strategic, steadfastly loyal, painfully hilarious (especially if you were on the receiving end of his jokes), and all of us who were close to him were always wrapped in a great bear hug of caring, generosity and love. It fills and breaks my heart knowing that Peter was always a better friend to me than I ever was, or could be, to him. We will all miss his stories, his laughter, and most of all, just Chai being Chai. Chairules forever."

"Peter's enthusiasm and zest for life and all that is worth living and pursuing was amazing, enlivening and inspiring. He leaves us/this world a plainer place to be. My deepest sympathy to the Chai family"

"Peter's energy and optimism was inspiring. He was a generous and caring soul who took care of his friends. He will be greatly missed and is a model for all of us. My deepest sympathy to the Chai family."

"Peter was a wonderfully warm, loyal, kind and creative man - a real friend in a world where that is said too easily and usually means too little. He will be missed by many, many people lucky enough to have known him over the years."

"Peter will be remembered by us all as an inspirational light - kind, understanding and patient. He integrated his personal and professional life with the goal of getting the most out of each and every day. He had a unique brand of sincerity and energy around his professional life - deeply caring about his clients and their needs. He inspired all of his co-workers to work hard and produce for clients while enjoying every minute on the job. His final professional tour taking him to Asia has capped a fascinating journey - I can only hope that it was fulfilling for he and his family. I fondly remember his enthusiasm for golf. I go back to when getting the ball air-born was a challenge for him and I see Peter trundling through cactus and underbrush in Arizona enthusiastically looking for his ball. He stuck with it and as everyone knows became a great golfer. Peter ... I hope you find lush fairway lies on your journey!!!!"

"To the Chai family, please accept my deepest condolences. Just know that Peter will always be with all of us, and that we can draw inspiration from the life that he lived to the absolute fullest. It's hard to put into the words the essence of Chai. He was a trusted friend, a loyal mentor, a great teacher and in possession of one of the sharpest intellects I know. What set him apart though was the love he had for his friends and family and how that feeling was always mutual. Till we meet again my friend..."

"Peter was more than a professional acquaintence, he was my friend. Peter was hardworking, caring, thoughtful and bright. Life is always too short and I wished that we all had more time to spend with Peter. I will miss him and he will forever be in my thoughts. My condolences to the Chai family."

"Like all of you, I am shocked and saddened by our loss. They say that only a life lived for others is a life worthwhile and I can testify that Peter lived a truly worthwhile life and his life was filled with people who loved him to prove it. He was a great friend to many, was not just a leader but mentored and cared for his co-workers throughout his successful career and most of all, he loved his family very much. I will miss him dearly and may he find lasting peace. "

"Peter was a supremely generous, altruistic and kind man. Sadly, I did not know Peter for very long, but I will never forget the support and friendship he offered me. I have never heard anyone say a bad word about Peter and I know why that is. My deepest condolences to his family and close friends."

"I will always remember Peter as a friend and mentor. He had such an amazing spirit; I will miss him very much. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family, whom he always spoke so fondly of."

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