Condolence From: Oliver Bertin
Condolence:
He was a fine reporter. Irrepressible too! We’re sorry to see him go so soon.
Good luck Carlotta. We feel for you.
Oliver Bertin
Thursday January 17, 2019
Condolence From: Ole Gjerstad
Condolence: My friendship with Kash was lively and creative. We first connected when my CBC producer job took my family to Toronto and he was fresh from the Air India stories. Our families became good friends; we had a lot of fun. For my next Toronto assignment, my family stayed behind in Montreal and the Kashmeris took me in as a weekday orphan, generous and sharing. Kash kept me fed with stories from the Globe battlefront, NOW Magazine, then the financial industry and his and Carlotta's B&B in Niagara-on-the Lake. I always admired Kash for his willingness to take on "received opinion" and powerful lobbies, even when there might be consequences. I'm better off for having had a friend like him.
Thursday January 17, 2019
Condolence From: Kim Lockhart
Condolence: I first met Kash when he was indefatigably covering Mississauga as a stringer for the Globe and Mail. He was a man of convictions, and while he likely had friends in high places, I can vouch for the opposite being true. In 1997 I invited him to contribute to a Toronto Star section marking India's 50th year off the British leash. However word soon reached me that the Indian Consulate wanted his byline banished from the section. This led to much fuss over nothing because Kash delivered a fine story that hit the mark and unruffled Desai feathers. He was a professional.
Saturday January 05, 2019
Condolence From: Hal Palter and Karen Freedman
Condolence: Dear Carlotta, we were very saddened to read today of your dear Kash’s sudden passing. We stayed at your lovely B&B two years in a row and remember fondly the interesting chats we had with both of you. Your hospitality was exemplary. You would make the most delicious breakfasts and Kash would do his part. He always was there with a smile and great conversation. I don’t know if you ever redid your kitchen but we talked a lot about that, and I sent you a design after measuring your kitchen. Kash talked of you with such adoration and the fact that you needed to be working in a beautiful kitchen that was worthy of your cooking! We wish you strength at this very difficult time. Our thoughts are with you. Hugs.....Karen and Hal
Friday January 04, 2019
Condolence From: Haroon Siddiqui
Condolence: I was initially drawn to Zuhair for two reasons:
1. He was from Bombay, where I had worked for two years. Once a Bombay-wallah, always a Bombay-wallah, with the shared delights of that crazy, cosmopolitan city.
2) He was the son of an illustrious son of India, Agha Jani Kashmiri, an Urdu writer of rare grace and wit, who became a famed Bollywood screen writer.
Then I got to know Zuhair well. A dogged reporter with an independent streak, he wouldn't take orders easily from his editors at the Globe. I suggested he come to The Toronto Star but he politely declined. Then he got the scoop of an interview with Yasser Arafat, the first Canadian journalist to land it. That was a especially memorable undertaking, given that Arafat was still a taboo topic in Canada.
Zuhair and I kept in touch. I was most touched that this "tough" reporter was sensitive enough to look after his father who had moved to Canada and was in bad health. That was a very Indian cultural thing, if you will.
After his move to Niagara-on-the-Lake, he and I would connect once in a while and he would, invariably, be gracious enough to invite me to his B and B, and to meet his dear wife.
That it never happened is my misfortune and loss.
We all have to go some day, and shall catch up with dear Zuhair in his new abode.
Friday January 04, 2019
Condolence From: Connie Guccione
Condolence: Cara Carlotta:
I am deeply saddened to hear of Kash's death. I fondly remember the interesting chats we had when I stayed at your B&B. I miei sincere condoglianze. Connie
Friday January 04, 2019
Condolence From: Diana Clifford
Condolence: So sad to hear of the passing of Kash. We were colleagues at The Globe and Mail and I admired his talent and his ability to re-invent himself and always maintain his integrity. Kash had unique insight, passion and love for life. Blessings and prayers to his family.
Thursday January 03, 2019
Condolence From: Anna and Ken
Condolence: Cara Carlotta, we are so very saddened to hear of Kash’s sudden passing. He was such a kind hearted and knowledgeable man. It was always a joy to see him and shake his hand and feel his care and goodness in that handshake or hug. Our hearts are heavy, may we all go out into the world and be a “Kash” to someone or to many, let us continue to shine his light. God bless you gioia. 🙏
Tuesday January 01, 2019
Condolence From: Eve Drobot & Jack Kapica
Condolence: Carlotta:
Ci dispiace tantissimo de sapere che nostro caro Kash sia morto. Che perdita!
Esprimiamo le nostre condoglianze. Sentiamo onorati di avere lo conosciuto.
Che amiamo non vengono mai persi, ma continuano a vivere nei nostri ricordi.
Cari saluti
Monday December 31, 2018
Condolence From: Susan Sween
Condolence: I’m sending my condolences for Kash. I work at the NOTL post office. I would see him weekly and we would joke. He left his keys one day and since then he would say I have my keys you don’t have to worry. I personally will miss his smiling face. God Bless.
Monday December 31, 2018
