Dear Fellow Members,

We make a living by what we get; we make a life by what we give.

Early, bright, transient, chaste as morning due,
He sparkled, was exhaled, and went to heaven.

Ar. Bharat Narayan Pingale left for his heavenly abode untimely. His sudden moving away from us is a huge loss – he was a core worker, a down-to-earth person and, above all, had a true camaraderie. He led IIID Kolhapur Regional Chapter as its Chairman from the front with confidence, solidarity and dynamism. He had a suave personality, and was always smiling and ready to serve.

Let us dedicate a few lines as a tribute to Ar. Bharat Pingale:

He was a friend, whose heart was good,
walked with men and understood.
His was a voice that spoke to cheer,
and fell like music on the ear.
His was a smile men loved to see.
His was a hand that asked no fee,
for friendliness or kindness done.
And now that he has journeyed on,
his is a fame that never ends.
He leaves behind uncounted friends.

With a heavy heart, I share the sad news with all of you. The enthusiasm, commitment and the urge with which
Ar. Bharatji and Team IIID Kolhapur Regional Chapter bid for the next NATCON will stay forever in our memory. Friends, in his absence, we are duty bound to rise to the occasion and make his dream of NATCON at Kolhapur see success – that would be a befitting tribute.

As we human beings crave for the best, God too wants the best with him. In his quest for selecting the best people, the Almighty picked up the best flower and now he has a place in heaven.

Today, as we mourn the passing away of Ar. Bharat Pingale, who was born on January 9, 1958, and who has left behind his wife, Smt. Meeraji, and son, Mr. Tejas, along with a number of friends and well wishers, our prayer to God Almighty is to let the noble soul rest in peace and give enough strength to all family and friends to bear the irreparable loss.

Ar. Bankim Dave