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A Letter For Gurtej Singh, 5
SUKHMANI KAUR, 15
Friday, February 8, 2013
My dear little baby "Big Boy" Gurtej:
HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Today, you would've been six years old. Just another year closer to being Batman. I hope you like the gifts Lilly Maasi got you.
Just six years ago, you were born (I think it was in the afternoon). You were sooooooo cute. Everyone loved you! When the nurse changed your diaper, I remember you crying so loud. I helped in naming you :) The first time you came home, you would just want to be around your mother. Although, as you grew older, you became more and more naughty! You were also one of the brightest and smartest kids ever. You knew how to work on an iPad better than me.
Last time you came to Chicago, all I saw you do was go on the scooter, watch TV or play games on the iPad :) You love-e-d LeggoLand when we went. But you were so scared of that mini ride :) You were most cute when you danced and sang to ‘Shelia Ki Jawani’ :) You were so talented! You were AMAZING at Kumon. HAHAHA, you were always ready to try new things! You didn't even hesitate once.
You made a huge impact on me and my life, Gurtej. I just want a BIG huggie buggie and a BIG kissy from you right now :) Your smile warmed up many lives.
When you were little, I would always play with your hair as if you were a girl :) And after you took a bath, you would run around the room in your tiny boxers. You were a VERY hilarious kid!
You make everyone laugh :) Your shyness is the cutest! I remember when you wore a ponytail at night and didn't want anyone to see it so you hid behind your mom :) You LOVED candy! Any kind! You would get so upset if I even stole one piece. Although, you hated eating meals, you loved outside food. You would fall asleep in Baba Ji's room so nobody would make you do a shabad! But I have to say, you looked adorable when you did paatth.
Gurtej, I miss you. I miss you A LOT. I wish you would come back to me. You probably had many dreams ahead of you in life. You will ALWAYS be my SHONI LITTLE BABY BOY.
I love you. God bless you, my baby.
Love,
Sukhi Didi
February 11, 2013
Conversation about this article
1: Mandeep (Birmingham, United Kingdom), February 11, 2013, 11:50 AM.
Very touching, May God bless you all ...
2: Harvind Kaur (Northbrook, Illinois, USA), February 11, 2013, 12:00 PM.
Dearest Sukhmani, I feel the pain of your loss. We all feel it in some way. Your personal connection to Gurtej will keep his spirit alive. You know where to find me, don't be shy, come by. I know the candy you like and will make sure there's lots of it around. Much Love to you, baby girl.
3: J D Mercy (Calgary, Alberta, Canada), February 11, 2013, 12:27 PM.
Hi Sukhmani: I am mother of two kids, 13 and 7. My heart wrenches every time I see a picture of Gurtej, his brother and his mother. I am unable to stop my tears for Gurtej and his brother. How can he have done this to his cute, innocent children? Why? Ever day I cry for them because we lost have two innocent children and a mother. On Gurtej's 6th birthday, I wish him Happy Birthday. I am really touched by your letter. My love to the departed and my heartfelt condolences to the family.
4: Chintan Singh (San Jose, California, USA), February 11, 2013, 6:40 PM.
Happy birthday, Gurtej Singh. May your birthday be celebrated in Waheguru's sharan with your brother, mom and dad.
5: Amarjit Singh Duggal (Atlanta, Georgia, USA), February 11, 2013, 7:47 PM.
Our prayers are with you, and we pray: "in every child you see your Gurtej alive and kicking!" May peace be with you. I know you will work on putting up a foundation to educate citizens of the dangers of what a mental disease can do to a civilized human being. We are all with you in spirit. Think of Guru Gobind Singh ji's young children, and find some peace in their sacrifices. Please do not mourn.
6: HS Vachoa (USA), February 18, 2013, 5:57 PM.
This tragedy perfectly fits into the classic pattern of many in depression gone berserk due to adverse effect of psychotropic medication a la today's mass-murdering pills.
7: Lilly (USA ), February 02, 2015, 10:39 PM.
Sukhmani, another year goes by and the memories are so fresh in our mind. We relive that day again today and everyday. We will never have our answers. I wish and wish that we could meet them again one more time and give them a huggy buggy. Waheguru sahai, bacchey,