Thyagarajan Sreedhar

There are some who live forever

Ever since I received the message last evening in whatsapp, that Sreedhar left for heavenly above, it been a rewind since 2012, when I first met Sreedhar.

The interactions have been brief, conversation over a couple of car rides, intersections in professional forums, knowledge sharing sessions at TMI, Hyderabad, a lunch at Murugan Idli shop and attending Sreedhar's children's wedding.

The interactions have been brief, but the impressions everlasting. 

In a world where empathy is an almost forgotten word, Sreedhar stood out. He cared for the professional and profession. The zest for learning and enabling it could be felt while you interacted with him.

I will never forget a car ride to the Hyderabad Railway station along with his colleagues. Conversations on cricket, the abundance of energy and warmth and camaraderie that he enjoyed with his colleagues is still ever green even after six years.

When I did some work for TMI, Sreedhar checked back if I have received the payment. A great value system that organizations can emulate, 

Sreedhar epitomizes, restlessness, professionalism, friendliness, positive energy and strength.

I pray that the TMI family and his family find the necessary strength to bear with the loss.

I however believe that Sreedhar will live forever.