Lahori Ram's Third Memorial

Pittsburg, CA, Jan 20, 2012
NRIpress

On January 15, 2012 the Ram Family hosted a religious function celebrating the life of Late Commissioner Lahori Ram.  The Ram family hosted the Akhand Path at Shri Guru Ravidass Temple in Pittsburg, CA.  The function commemorated the third anniversary of the passing of Mr. Lahori Ram.  Over 1000 friends, family and well wishers attended the memorial  People traveled from all over the United States to attend the function.  Many people traveled internationally to pay homage to their dear friend and give support to the family to continue the annual memorial to keep Mr. Ram's memory alive.  

Lahori Ram's Family

Many dignitaries attended on Sunday and spoke praise about the work Mr. Ram did.  The elected officials included: United States Congressmen John Garamendi and Jerry McNerney  California State Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones, California State Senate Majority Leader Ellen Corbett, California State Assemblyman Jerry Hill (Democratic Caucus Chair), California Assembly Speaker Pro-Tempore Fiona Ma, Pittsburg City Vice Mayor Nancy Parent, San Jose City Councilman Ash Kalra, and Lathrop City Councilman Sunny Dhaliwal.  

Kirtan was performed by Shri Guru Ravidass Temple Pittsburg head priest Bhai Harjinder Singh Rasia, Bhai Baldev Singh's Jatha, Bhai Jagtar Singh (Dehradhoon Vale), and Jatinder Dutt.

Most of the local bay area Sikh Temples sent their representatives to attend the memorial.  Committee members from Fremont, Yuba City, Sacramento, RIo Linda, Fresno, Bakersfield, San Jose, Hayward and El Sobrante were all present.

Senate Majority Leader Ellen Corbett presented Lahori Ram's sons with a Proclamation honoring their Father.  She said that she first met Mr. Ram at his building in San Leandro over 15 years ago and still remembers his passion for the community.

Ash Kalra and Ro Khanna both spoke about Mr. Ram's contribution to California's political landscape.  They both thanked him for opening up many doors for young people like them.

Assemblyman Jerry Hill, who represents the district where the Ram family lives, thanked the family for allowing all community members an opportunity to get together and remember the contributions of their Father.   

Congressman John Garamendi said that he can't believe three years had already passed since he lost his friend.  He encouraged more members of the Indo-American community to get involved in politics.  Assemblywoman Fiona Ma's office presented the Ram family with an In Memorial Resolution on behalf of the California State Assembly.

Jack and Paul Ram thanked everyone for helping out in the three day service and especially thanked the community and elected officials for their encouragement and support.  They appreciated the great things said about their Father and hope to continue the work their Father started.

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