Commemorations
The gifted native trees are planted in public parks, to replace those lost through extreme weather or to increase canopy cover. This provides wildlife habitats, clean air, water, food and shade for generations to come. Commemorative donations are a meaningful way to honor people and events while supporting urban forestation. The oldest living organism on earth is a pine tree in California and planting trees is a spiritual way to celebrate!
Devaki Nair by Meera & Maya Nair
Devaki Nair embodied compassion and warmth, and instilled in us the importance of kindness and giving back to the community. Throughout several moves, she always created a home for family and friends, binding them together with dinners of gourmet dishes that was one of her gifts. Her legacy to her children and grandchildren is her selflessness and natural inclination to put others first. She left the world a better place, and the donation made in her honor will serve as a loving memory and a celebration of her life.
K. Balakrishnan Nair by Meera & Maya Nair
K. Balakrishnan Nair was a cheerful husband, father, and grandfather, bringing joy and positivity to everyone he met. Economic necessity and love of adventure took him to many places in India and from a very young age, he worked hard to ensure a bright future for his family. He fostered in us his lifelong love of travel and learning about different cultures. He inspired us to dream big and pursue our passions and he provided the platform for us to do so. The donation made in his honor will represent his pioneering spirit, which will live forever in the trees planted.
M.M. Kundunny Menon by Meera & Maya Nair
Kundunny Menon was an inspiration, fearlessly starting his career at 15 years old in a new country and building strong roots for his family in India. He always had a passion for adventure, love for animals and nature, and whimsical sense of humor. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and staunch supporter of women and the power of education.
The donation made in his honor reflects his values and hopes for a greener, cleaner world. The trees planted will be an enduring symbol of his warm and joyful spirit.
Budhram and Parvati Naktode by Manisha Naktode
Mr. Budhram Naktode was a lifelong educator, a dedicated social worker and an avid artist who touched countless lives with his wisdom, compassion, and unwavering commitment to uplifting others.
Mrs. Parvati Naktode was the heart of the family who filled all lives with love and kindness. Her presence was a gift, and her love remains a guiding light for the family.
A donation was made in their memory, celebrating the values they embodied. May their impact continue to ripple through the lives of others, just as they did in their time with the family!
K.G. Nayak by Neeta Nayak
The late Dr. K Gopinath Nayak was barely two, when he was afflicted with paralytic polio, and needed nine limb lengthening surgeries. He overcame each painful step and became a high caliber athlete - winning trophies in tennis, table tennis and served as captain of his varsity cricket team.
Disappointed at being barred from joining the Indian Air Force due to disability, he chose another demanding profession - surgery! He worked for over 40 years as a surgeon, professor and dean of academia until his untimely demise at age 69 of cancer. His legacy lives on in thousands of his accomplished students!