I'll Miss You Sakura

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Yesterday, Sakura Handa passed away from injuries she sustained in an automobile accident the day before. Today, a community mourns the loss of one of their cherished members and remembers the joy she brought us all.

I met Sakura on Flickr in May. She was a wonderful person online and offline, and she made a profound impact on how I viewed the world around me, and most importantly, how I viewed myself. I gave her my recipe for a chick pea curry; in return she gave me a perspective on the world filled with optimism and beauty. Not exactly a fair trade, but Sakura was selfless and generous like that.

Sakura, your love and light will be cherished. My prayers will accompany you on your way. I will miss you dearly, and I know for sure I won't be the only one.

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Bobby Alcott says:

A wonderful memorial to our friend, vasta. Thank you for this.
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

sila says:

a beautiful tribute to a beautiful soul
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

!efatima says:

am all tears.... and pray for her kind soul. please accept my condolences and may God grant you the strength. am affected by her passing away beyond words.... i can only imagine her family and close friends.
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

First Contact says:

Vasta, this is wonderful. You are a good person. I'm very sorry this has happened, it's yours and our loss. Be strong dear friend.
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

Computer Science Geek says:

Very well spoken. I too only knew her online and my experience matches yours. She was truly a friend to all those she put on her flickr friends list.
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

Olivander says:

Very nice tribute, Vasta. I only knew her a little, and yet a feel a hole has been ripped in my heart.
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

MD..>> says:

this is so touching, i feel so saddened by her death. not sure why but i find it so difficult. death has always been the most difficult emotion to deal with and i try to fight tears as i write this. thank you for posting this - she was a beautiful person indeed, offering her wonderful and kind insights...loved by all. i hope she is in peace.
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

gabriel paulus [deleted] says:

That's great Sameer. I'm doing better today, but it's always on my mind. The real question is how are YOU doing? You seemed pretty close to her. It's so great seeing people with tributes to her. I still can't believe it. I remember telling her that she would be up and running and back on Flickr in less than 3 weeks when she moved and that gets me choked up.
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

clarisel says:

Rest in peace.
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

vasta says:

Thanks everyone for the kind wishes and the support. Gabe, I'm doing much better today, I'm just not good with bad news. I'll fill you all in on more details about the service once I get them.
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

angel A [deleted] says:

I share your pain.
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

Ingrid! says:

I'm very sorry for the loss of your friend.
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

vasta says:

Thanks for the thoughts. For those of you who are in Toronto, there is a memorial service planned for August 6th. FlickrMail me for more details.
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

Thirteen Letters Photography says:

Sameer,

My thoughts are with you, too. I am sorry that I took so long to reach out.
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

SweetestSin says:

I did not have the pleasure of meeting Sakura but by ur words it seems like she was a wonderful person.. my eyes are teared up.. Its so touching.. You are a good friend.. May she rest in peace.
Posted 50 months ago. ( permalink )

vasta says:

Thanks Sweetest Sin, Sakura was a wonderful person. Every couple of days I go back over her photostream, and remember how much she made me smile and still continues to do so.
Posted 50 months ago. ( permalink )

scottpartee says:

this is so nice. i never knew her, but I've made many friends in Flickr and beyond, and I give you my deepest condolences.
Posted 50 months ago. ( permalink )

vasta says:

For the few of you who may still come across this mosaic from time to time, Davin's got a set of photos from You Grow Girl's plaque for Sakura on the Toronto Islands.
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

Garnite says:

Beautiful tribute, and deepest sympathies for your loss. Here sort of sideways, from Sylvia's. Be well.
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

vasta says:

One Year Later.
Posted 42 months ago. ( permalink )

yvichan [deleted] says:

Thank you again vasta ... your photo makes me cry again ... but it is ok this time.
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

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