Monday, January 24, 2011

The Knight Ruler is no more...

Dear Readers, with the deepest sorrow I have ever felt, I write this post announcing the demise of my father Vivek Phadkule a.k.a. The Knight Ruler.

His death was the most shocking and cruel event in my life. It was by an unfortunate massive heart attack while he was teaching at 12:15 pm on Tuesday 18th Jan – just two days after his 49th birthday on 16th Jan. Everything was normal that day; he had no previous history of any kind of heart disease.

My father loved teaching and he was a favorite among the students. Hundreds of students paid tribute to him on the horrific day. His death is a great loss to the student community and the teaching field. He was also an amazing speaker and could talk on any topic in such a way that people would be spellbound. His unorthodox way of doing things used to amaze everyone.

He was a man of straight forward principles and always stood by the Truth. He really lived life king size just as his slogan on the blog says, enjoying every moment of life, never fearing death. We will miss him each and every moment, but his own teachings will make us strong. May his soul rest in peace.


- Sagar Vivek Phadkule

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17 comments:

  1. AnonymousJanuary 24, 2011 at 8:39 PM

    sir deep sorrow just now I seen this in web my deep condolence to all the members of the family.
    gowtham chennai.

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  2. firestoneJanuary 24, 2011 at 9:34 PM

    MY deep condolence to all the family members:
    May his soul rest in peace:

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  3. neelaghodaJanuary 25, 2011 at 10:41 AM

    felt very sad.
    he was really wonderful person always try to help others my interaction with him was only through this blog. he always tries to reply any post despite his busy schedule.this news is really shocking.
    May his soul rest in peace.

    neel

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  4. Tin TinJanuary 26, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    Plz accept my heartfelt condolences.

    Tin Tin

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  5. Destiny CallingJanuary 26, 2011 at 9:29 AM

    Dear Sagar,
    I cant believe what you said. I dont know what to say. He was a good gentleman and his knowledge about horse racing was better than us. I was also one of his follower and vice versa. May his Soul rest in peace ! I convey my heart-felt condolence to you and all of his family members and may The God Almighty give you the power of strength to withstand cyclone hit on your family.

    My simple advise. Dont choose Horse racing ever even as a passion, and never betting on horses.

    Rajagopal, Mumbai

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  6. AnonymousJanuary 26, 2011 at 10:11 AM

    I just heard about your dad. I am so sorry and wanted to offer my condolences. I can only imagine how difficult this must be for you.

    May his soul rest in pease. AMEN....

    With Regards,
    Heera -- Hyderabad

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  7. AnonymousJanuary 26, 2011 at 10:22 AM

    My heartfelt Condolences.Life can be very cruel at times as this was not the age for him to pass away.Maybe god has other needs which we do not understand.May GOD give you and your family the strength to endure this loss.

    Swamybabu

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  8. DushyanthJanuary 26, 2011 at 10:29 AM

    I was taken back to see the untimely demise of your Father
    share my deepest condolences and grief on this moment.
    May the lord bless him the peace in heaven.
    convey my regards to one and all in the family.
    In deep Sympathy! Dushyanth

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  9. AnonymousJanuary 26, 2011 at 10:55 AM

    may his soul rest in peace

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  10. Vijay BasrurJanuary 26, 2011 at 12:30 PM

    Hi Sagar,

    Our sincere condolences. He was our project guide when we are at WIT and we had the highest respect for him along with him being our most favorite professor.

    He was a great teacher.

    May god give you & your family the strength to pass through this difficult time.

    Regards,

    Vijay

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  11. TigerJanuary 26, 2011 at 1:41 PM

    Words can never express the grave loss but please accept my deepest Condolences.

    Yours Truly
    Vizak

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  12. PunterJanuary 27, 2011 at 12:09 AM

    Deeply hurt to know. Rest in peace.
    God is with you Sagar, take good care of yourself and your family. I seriously dont know what else to say.

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  13. AnonymousJanuary 27, 2011 at 9:44 AM

    I am deeply shocked at the
    sudden demise of your father
    May his soul rest in peace.

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  14. beyerspeedJanuary 28, 2011 at 11:53 AM

    My deepest condolences to you n your family. May His soul rest in peace

    Shashi

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  15. Bayaan-e-SahilFebruary 3, 2011 at 2:54 PM

    Dear Sagar
    My deep felt condolences to Mam you and your sister.
    I personally share your loss as Sir was a guiding light and pillar in my life..
    On behalf of the Mech and Mech sand students of AISSMS COE of 2004 batch we all pray that his soul rests in peace.
    May the almighty give strength to you and your family to bear this loss.....

    Deep Condolences.
    Supreet Upadhyay

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  16. BHAVYAFebruary 26, 2011 at 12:43 PM

    sir

    Just now I have seen this while going through this blog. Very sad news to hear, My deep felt condolences to all the members of the family. May His soul rest in peace

    Bhavya

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  17. Cruise_B'loreMarch 15, 2011 at 4:52 PM

    Dear Sagar,

    Though belated,but nevertheless,would like to express my heart felt condolences to you and your family.
    I pray that you all get the strength to overcome the loss of your Daddy dearest.
    Life is tough but you have Daddy's blessings and our prayers to overcome the travails of it.
    Be brave.
    Take care of your family.
    Wishing you the best for a bright future.

    regards,
    Cruise_B'lore.

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