Tribute from Velan Mudaliar (Classmate)

Back in Kodai, Neeraj was full of energy and had a quick-witted remark in store for any given situation. He really did go out of his way to get to know people.

I never got to see him after leaving over 8 years ago but from what I heard and have been hearing over the devastatingly sad past week, he matured during his college years and time as "a cog in the wheel" (as he put it himself) for Bank of America.

He was a closer friend to some more than others but I'm willing to bet that almost every class of '99 alumnus has more than just a few memories of interacting with him one on one. It is those memories that unite us now as we reminisce and simultaneously try to face the uncertain future that is yet to be!

As it has been made clearly by almost everyone who has posted over the past few days, we stand with Nicola and Neeraj's parents during this extremely sad ordeal for them!

Nothing that we say or do can bring him back at this point but we can remember and stand united while doing so!

Take care Neeraj and may God bless all of you!

--Velan