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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.......SEE MORE POHOTOS AND READ MORE  

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Pittsburg, CA, Jan 17, 2009: Thousands of NRIs & politicians throng to observe the first Barsi of Lahori Ram-

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On January 17, 2010 the Ram Family had the Bhog Ceremony for the Akhand Path held commemorating the first Barsi in memory of Mr. Lahori Ram. There were over 1500 people who came to pay their respect at the Shri Guru Ravidass Gurdwara Sahib, Pittsburg, CA. People attended the function from throughout the state of California and many other states from the United States. Family and friends came from Canada, England, Australia, Fiji Islands, India, and Germany.........Read More

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Pittsburg, California, Jan 10, 2009

Commissioner Lahori RamJis' First Barsi on Jan. 15
(May 10, 1944 – January 11, 2009)

“I have only slipped away into the next room, I am I and you are you. Whatever we were
to each other, that we still are. Call me by my old familiar name. Speak to me in the easy
way which you always used. Play, smile, think of me. All is well.”
~ Henry Scott Holland

Pittsburg, California, Jan 10, 2009

It is with great pride and honor that the Ram family invites all members of the community to commemorate the life and legacy of a paragon of the ideal human being. Commissioner Lahori Ram was the best at his worst and humble at his best. He served as the ultimate role model as a devoted husband, father, grandfather and as a member of society. He was a friend and confidant to all but an enemy to none. He left his footprints in the sand and we shall follow in those footprints. It is our duty to move forward in the path that he set and carry on the message that he firmly believed in: “United we stand and divided we fall.”
It is said that even God needs good people in His Company but we shall always miss your presence. Nevertheless, your soul will remain with us forever. We will always love you dearly. May God bless your soul and give us the strength to move on.

Please join the Ram family in a religious service honoring the first memorial ceremony of this great departed soul.

Program:• Commence Prayer Ceremony
(Arambh Akhand Path Sahib):
Friday January 15, 2010 at 11:00 am.

• Conclusion of Prayer -- Main Service (Bhog):
Sunday January 17, 2010 10:00 am to 3:00 pm

Venue: Shri Guru Ravidass Sikh Temple
2150 Crestview Drive, Pittsburg, CA 94565
(925) 439-2655

For additional information, please call:
Jack Ram (650) 455-9026 • Paul Ram (650) 296-4208


    US House pays special tribute to NRI Lahori Ram-

  • Washington, Jan 30, 2009:On Thursday, California (Francisco/San Mateo County) Congressman Jackie Speier said, " "His unexpected and sudden passing leaves many mourning the loss, but soon the mention of his name will bring only smiles as his many friends and relatives remember this good man, known worldwide for his grace, hard work and kindness."

Yesterday, House Speaker appointed Nancy Jackie for third assignment to serve on the crucial House Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming.


Lahori Ram passed away suddenly in Vancouver
Shri Lahori Ram - an untimely loss

Vancouver January 11, 2009
Jassi Khangura MLA

I am deeply saddened by the news that Mr Lahori Ram, 64, passed away suddenly in Vancouver, where he had travelled to attend a function with me in Vancouver.

This tragedy is an intolerable loss for all those that knew him. The Khangura family especially, of whom he was a

great friend and supporter, already feel his absence tremendously......Read


Lahori Ram attended the Dinner Reception in honor of NRI Jassi Khangura at LA on Jan 04, 2009

Los Angeles, January 4, 2009: Dinner Reception in honor of NRI Jassi Khangura (Honorable MLA Qila Raipur, Punjab)

Punjabi community of Southern California welcomed and honored Mr. Jassi Khangura, MLA of Qila Raipur, Punjab, India. All these individuals admired Mr. Khangura's vision for the people of Punjab and his accomplishments. landslide............Read


Lahori Ram is a self-made man.

Lahori Ram appointed to state commission
From Independent Newspapers, 08/28/03.
By Justin Nyberg

Today, at the age of 59, he is both rich -- owning more than 100 apartment units in the Bay Area -- and powerful. He is president of the Indian National Congress of America, hobnobs with the likes of Bill Clinton and former India prime minister P.V. Narasimha Rao, and was one of seven California businessmen and women appointed by Gov. Gray Davis last week to a four-year term on the state Commission for Economic Development.

But the journey has not been easy. Ram left India as a 28-year-old graduate student on Aug. 15, 1972, the country's Independence Day, because it is known as an auspicious travel day. Ram would need the luck. He knew no one in America

and had no idea where he would sleep when he landed.........................Read More

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  • He served on the state's Technology, Trade and Commerce Committee and the Transportation Commission.
  • He was the first Indo-American to be appointed to a statewide commission in California.
  • He founded North America's first Guru Ravidass Temple
  • He was a man of inspiring and vibrant personality with qualities of vision, determination, hardwork and dynamic leadership.
  • He is survived by his wife Mrs. Prito Ram and children Jagdev Ajaipaul and Jagdish

 


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May 10, 1944 – January 11, 2009