Author Topic: Naj Jesani ... (Read 9723 times)

sandcrab59 · « **Reply #25 on:** December 02, 2020, 18:00:14 »

Great pictures from Alfred and Peter.
Brings back many memories.
A great loss.
Tom

waqas · « **Reply #26 on:** December 03, 2020, 03:59:29 »

Very sad to hear of Naj’s loss.
Having known Naj through the site since it’s inception, I finally got to meet him at the Blacklick tech sessions many many years ago. He was every bit as kind and gentle a soul as his online persona, sharing knowledge freely and with humility. Rest In Peace.

sully · « **Reply #27 on:** December 03, 2020, 16:45:26 »

Very sad news,i new Naj about 15 years and we became very close.

Rest in Peace Naj

Sully

RAY · « **Reply #28 on:** December 03, 2020, 17:12:58 »

A sad day,
Had the pleasure of meeting him in Provence 2018 and had several off line chats about our cars, a fountain of knowledge and a great and generous man.
RIP Naj and condolences to family.
Ray

Peter van Es · « **Reply #29 on:** December 03, 2020, 20:18:24 »

If anything, this thread is a testament to the fact that we are so much more than just an internet forum. Many of us know one another in real life, even though we live countries... nay, continents apart.

The original founders of the Group could not have expected that we would get to this stage. I'd like to repeat a call I've said before:

look one another up when you are in a different state or a different country. The people you will meet will become friends forever really quickly;
Use your "real name" on the forum as your forum handle. So much on the internet is fake, or anonymous. I think of us as real friends even if I haven't met you in person. Be real. Sign with your real name. If you go to Profile / Account Settings / Name you can enter your real name, as it will be displayed on the forum.

I'm so glad to have met Naj a number of times. I'm glad to have met many of you in real life too. If I haven't met you yet, I do hope to meet you at some point in the future when we can all meet again. In the mean time, be helpful and civil on this forum!

Peter

franjo_66 · « **Reply #30 on:** December 03, 2020, 23:11:06 »

Very sad to hear this news and I extend my deepest condolences to Naj's family, may he rest in peace.

The replies and comments from this community are a bright spark, and Peter's comments ring so true.

Franjo

69280sl · « **Reply #31 on:** December 04, 2020, 03:24:07 »

I believe I drove with Naj to his first Blacklick. I know it was my first. He had flown in to Chicago where we met. A year or two later I had the pleasure of driving both Naj and Garry Marks (obviously not in my Pagoda).
My wife suggested that I not do all the driving, that I let one or the other of my trip mates drive. Hah, two guys that drive on the wrong side of the road. Fat chance.
Levity aside, Naj was in a class by himself and his knowledge and contributions will be missed.

star63 · « **Reply #32 on:** December 07, 2020, 14:00:34 »

Mike Hughes · « **Reply #33 on:** December 07, 2020, 15:14:12 »

Picking up on Peter's sentiments, it is a testament that so many of us have been and will continue to be inspired by the contributions of someone that many may never have met in person, yet counted as a friend. "Good night sweet prince, and may flights of angels sing thee to thy rest!"

Rolf-Dieter ✝︎ · « **Reply #34 on:** December 07, 2020, 23:07:32 »

I meet Naj during 2 PUB events and during the last Euro event in France and found him to be a very knowledgeable individual about our cars as well as a true Gentlemen. My heartfelt condolences to his Family may the Memories of Naj never ever fade. Rest in Piece we will miss you Naj.

Dieter

PS. I too second Peter van Es words when he wrote;

“Use your "real name" on the forum as your forum handle. So much on the internet is fake, or anonymous. I think of us as real friends even if I haven't met you in person. Be real. Sign with your real name. If you go to Profile / Account Settings / Name you can enter your real name, as it will be displayed on the forum”

I too mentioned this several times in the past, we are like close friends when we get together. Originally I too signed on as

“Alter Peter”

As Peter mentioned it is easy to change to your real first name. Our site is truly a site like no other “of individuals with one item we all cherish, our Pagoda”

Stay Save in those difficult times.

Rolf-Dieter

J. Huber · « **Reply #35 on:** December 09, 2020, 21:09:54 »

Oh man, very sad news indeed. Naj has pretty much been here from the start -- and I cannot tell you how many times he would PM or email me when I needed help understanding some Pagoda issue I was having. He had a knack for explaining things in simple terms (which believe me I needed!). I remember taking a "test spin" after following his step-by-step tutorial -- and he was always eager to say "Well, and how did it go?"

Thanks Naj, we will miss you!

pagoda113 · « **Reply #36 on:** December 20, 2020, 16:37:38 »

Dear All

I am a close friend of Naj who informed Achim about the passing of Naj and asked him to start this post off.

Meena who is Naj's wife has asked me to post on her behalf to pass on her sincere thanks to you all for your kind messages that you have posted over the last few weeks. They have provided her with great comfort knowing that so many people had such found memories of Naj. In this current climate with everything going on his passing has been particularly hard on her and she really appreciates all these kind messages and wants to thank you all xxx

Raymond · « **Reply #37 on:** December 20, 2020, 19:41:08 »

It has been nearly a month, but I have only now learned of Naj's passing. I could not agree more with the comments on this thread. A truer gentleman, or kinder soul has not graced this planet. I visited his home twice and had a lovey dinner with his family. He let me drive one of his Pagodas. When he visited here, he drove mine. He was the first after me to drive my 5-speed conversion. Knowing his exceptional knowledge of our cars, when he said, "It is a good result." I was over the moon.

I will always cherish the blessing I received by meeting him and Meena.

DaveB · « **Reply #38 on:** December 21, 2020, 02:34:13 »

All the heartfelt messages here show he was very special. I only ever conversed with him via email but have the same respect as you all. Good job Naj!

Kemal · « **Reply #39 on:** December 22, 2020, 22:41:13 »

I'm reading this deeply sad news for the first time, having read all your comments has made me feel very emotional and my memories of Naj as yours are fondly remembered.
My deepest condolences go to his family and his lovely wife Meena whom I had the plesure of meeting on a couple of occasions at their home in London.

" Gone but will never be forgotten "

RIP Naj x

sandcrab59 · « **Reply #40 on:** December 23, 2020, 14:42:51 »

I agree with Kemal.
Gone but never forgotten.
Tom M

Drewtee · « **Reply #41 on:** December 27, 2020, 13:12:25 »

I’ve just arrived at this thread and this is very said news indeed.

My experience with Naj was always that he was a lovely helpful, warm and sweet guy.

The very best to his close family and friends.

He will never be forgotten by our community.

Larry & Norma · « **Reply #42 on:** January 02, 2021, 18:55:39 »

How very sad, such a nice man. So helpful. A great loss to the Pagoda community.

Amy McKenna · « **Reply #43 on:** April 12, 2021, 21:34:49 »

My thoughts and prayers goes out to Naj's family. I met him in 2006 on MBCAs Rt 66 tour. He introduced me to this Pagoda group! Lovely gentleman!

mmizesko · « **Reply #44 on:** April 13, 2021, 14:29:07 »

My condolences to Naj's family. A true asset to our club in many ways. Comraderie being foremost. He will be missed by all of us.

Mike Mizesko
President
Pagoda SL Group

Rick007 · « **Reply #45 on:** July 06, 2021, 09:51:52 »

If there is one person that will be missed next Euro Event, its Naj .

Hope he will be smiling upon us .

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