Dear Titia, Robert

From Yuka I heard this incredible sad news of the loss of your son. For ever missed ! To loose a child is unimaginable, is the fear of all parents ..... and yet it happens. There are no words for such loss, for such pain .
I hope that fantastic, great memories will soon take over the deep pain you must feel now. We have great memories of Dhaka.
Sending you all lots of strength and energy.
Yuka and Lianne

Dear Robert and the family, I am so sorry for your unexpected loss. I am also sorry I have no word of comfort to the unimaginable pain and grief you're going through. I pray that your love and memories shared with your beautiful son will give you courage and strength. May his soul rest in peace.

Dear Robert and family,
Difficult to find the words to express how i want to share with you my sadness and how i wish i could help you all to go through this tragic episode.
I recall in Joosep a super active little boy when i visited your house in Bangkok many years ago and i see from the tribute to him that he had confirmed this through his youth and life as a young adult.
May he rest in peace and you find comfort and support from those who love you to go through this.

Kallid Tiia, Robert, Leenu ja Kaalep

Meie südamest tulev kaastunned teile Joosepi surma puhul. See on ka shokk meile.

Avery, Maarja, Rasmus ja Tauri

There’s soo many great and wonderful things to say about my best friend Joosep. He was a rock and a major foundation in my life, and a person that I could count on for anything and it’s hard to not be able to see him again but I feel him and I know that he is still my rock and guiding force towards making the world a better place. Me and Joosep met our freshman year at Cal State Monterey Bay, the past looking back we were soo nieve and just excited to be away from our parents and on our own. Me and him shared that sense of responsibility, we didn’t like asking for money because we both knew there is more to life than being stingy or keeping a grudge because of it. He was my best friend in college and also our friend Calvin, we were brothers throughout college. I met joosep on the first day of college took me a little while with his name but he didn’t give me much hardships, his parents already gave their kids a weird one with the double letter names. But that was something about him that interested me was the uniqueness of his name and being not from America, he was a man that had experience the world and that was something that I wanted to do with him and I know he will be there with me when I go to all the places we spoke about. Me and joosep were also roommates our sophomore year and me Calvin and him had our own hall. It was crazy to be with them it was something that we always wanted, and with COVID this got cut short which is awful, and hard. Me and joosep also took a diving class together at CSUMB, and would wake up at 6:30am to go scuba diving on Saturday morning. Yea imagine that Saturday morning this changed our priorities for the better and he would always drive us because I didn’t have a parking pass. There was soo much to Joosep he was the sweetest person and always cared for me. In life you can let pain lead you towards things that will make the world a worse place but I choose to honor joosep by carrying on our passions and making sure I can make our oceans a better place even through small change I think that would be something he could be proud of me for. You will always be my guiding light brotha rest easy and until we meet again❤️❤️

May you rest in peace, Joosep.
May the memories of your dreams warm the hearts of your family and friends.

Dear Robert and family
You are in my thoughts and in my prayers.
Claire

Dear Tiia and Robert,
We heard about the tragic loss of your son. Elisa and I are deeply touched and our hearts are with you in your time of sorrow.
Elisa and Andrea

Kallid Robert ja Tiia,

Sudamest kaastunne teile Joosepi surma puhul. Ei oska ette kujutatagi teie kurbust ja tuhjust.

teie peale moeldes,
Tiina ja Marcus

Kallid Tiia, Robert, Leenu, Kaalep, Klaara ja Maie!

Sügav kaastunne kaotuse puhul. Oleme mõttes teiega.


Ka sisaliku tee kivil jätab jälje,
kuigi me seda ei näe.
Iga mõte, mis tuleb ja läheb,
jääb kuhugi alles.
See, mis sa naeratades kinkisid,
võib kunagi otsa saada,
aga naeratus jääb.
Rõõm, mida sa kinni püüda ei teadnud,
jääb igavesti ootama.
Isegi ütlemata jäänud sõnad
on mõttes öeldud
ja kuhugi tallele pandud.
Kuidas muidu meie lühikeste päevade arv
saab täita aja määratud salved.
Kuidas muidu üksainus silmapilk
võib kivi paigalt veeretada.


Viia, Tanel, Mari, Ada, Maret

Dear Robert, Tiia, Leenu and Kaalep,
I was deeply shocked and saddened to learn of the passing of Joosep. My niece, Leanne, who was Joosep's classmate, told me the tragic news. 
I have been grieving for your family since I learned about this, and as a parent, my heart is further shattered. And still, I can't imagine the depth of the pain you must be feeling.
I have seen the beautiful photos and tributes to your beloved son, whom I met in NYC when he was an infant.  My niece Leanne was very fond of Joosep. She recently saw him on zoom, and they said they would get together soon. Joosep will be dearly missed. I hope you find some solace in your memories of him.
Jonathan and Achong are also grieving. 
We send you our deepest condolences and love,
Steve, Achong and Jonathan

Dear Robert and family,

Heartbroken to hear of Joosep's early departure. What a light he has shined - so much passion and how much accomplished already. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Sincerely, Besian

Dear Robert,

Deeply saddened to hear the loss of your beloved son. Eventhough he left at such a young age I am pretty sure he had a joyful and a well-lived life.

I offer my deepest condolences to you and your family at this difficult time. May the outpouring of sympathy, the kind acts of friends and family help you through this difficult time.

May he attain the supreme bliss of nirvana.

Sripalee

Dear Robert and family,
I am so shocked at the passing of your beloved son, Joosep. I see such a warm, lively, bright young man coming out of these photos, memoir. My deepest condolences to you and your family. My heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with you. Please take care.
Diana 

Kallis Robert ja pere,

Meie südamlikud kaastunned.

Temast nüüd lugedes on kahju et me Joosepit ei kohtanud.

Helve ja Jaak

Tere,
After we left Bangladesh, you and I communicated with each other once or twice. I always find it difficult to communicate with people who are not present in my daily reality. Maybe this is my way of interpreting the nomadic life we lead.
This does not mean that I forget people. Some of them are very present with me, I think about them a lot and constantly. The Kask Juhkam family is one of them.
Two weeks ago I went to Maastricht to visit Bruno, I went with Lorenzo in the car. And I always ask them about their friends, the current ones and those from other places. That time, I asked Bruno about Joosep. I don't know, it came to my memory and like a very big desire to see him, as sometimes happens to me with Fahmid or Hang Seung, for example, just to name a few.
In February 2020, Lorenzo and I went to Talinn. Not just because it's in front of Helsinki, but because it IS Talinn. The capital of Estonia. ESTONIA. The country of Tiia, Robert, Joosep, Kaalep and Leenu. Walking through the streets, I remembered when the kids had a t-shirt with the handmade flag. At the international fair in Dhaka, we shared a international stand together, and made a t-shirt combining our names. Joosep was with me selling empanadas, helping all the time. A kind and gentle boy, with a great willingness to help, to support others unconditionally.
That same year there was a football tournament at a French school, and Joosep was not part of the team. However, he came to all the practices and was always by my side, not saying much but supporting his friends. Bruno showed me a picture of that moment, Joosep is there with his cap, the greatest fan. And that's why the team photo is with him included, even if he didn't play.
Joosep was a sweet, polite boy. We all have not so good things about our character, I can't remember Joosep's, there are none. Cheerful playing drums, eating like you want to eat what he was eating at the Nordic club, going by rickshaw to Gulshan 1, jumping in the pool, singing with an angel voice with his choir and always a smile on his face.
I don't know how one copes with the loss of a child. It takes time. I send you strength, calm, time and my message that I am thinking of you and hugging you. Ma armastan sind väga ja olen kauguses koos sinuga.
Dominica

I am saddened by the news of your beloved son, Our heartfelt condolence to you and your family. May God rest his soul in peace.  No words can comfort you and your family during this difficult period, Our prayers are for your family.

Muzain & Family

Dear Tiia Robert & Kaalep, our heart and all our love with you in this terribly hard moment.
Kelly, Fabrice, Giulia & Santino.

Dear Tiia and family

I am so so saddened to know of the passing of this beautiful human being I used to know as an ever smiling energetic young boy. My heartfelt condolences to all of you. May you find strength to bear this loss. I believe those who love us, never really leave us.
Lots and lots of love
Papia

Dear Robert, Tiia and family,
I am shocked and devastated to hear about this heartbroken news. I have no words to console you for this irreparable loss. Joosep is so close to my heart. As my son Fahmid's dear friend he used to spend time and have sleepovers at our home during his stay at the American International School Dhaka. He was such a lively and fun loving young soul. He became one of our family persons. He would sometimes imitate me when I would ask the boys to make less noise. He would also call our house staff the way I would call them, and try one or two Bengali words.

He was a talented boy with skills in many areas including football and music. Fahmid, Mahir and Joosep had formed a band named "Full Metal Jacket" which is the initials of their names and they performed on stage. I have been hanging the poster of the three boys stylishly posing and holding their instruments all along in Fahmid's room. It is one of my favourite pictures. Today, I look at the picture with uncontrollable tears. I will post the picture in this page for you. I met Joosep last in June 2015 in New York when he came to take Fahmid to your home. Fahmid and I were waiting outside the Port Authority Bus Terminal. He hugged me when he saw me after two years. We walked to the Grand Central Station. All my memories with him are so vivid and I cannot really reconcile with the fact that he left us so soon. 

Fahmid is heartbroken, shocked and distraught. He just cannot stop thinking about Joosep. He was looking forward to meet him sometime and catch up. My husband Mamun finds it difficult to accept that Joosep's time is up so early.

My heart goes out to you. May you and your family have the strength to face this difficult time. Fahmid, Mamun and I pray for Joosep's eternal peace. We will cherish his loving memory always. He will live in our hearts. God bless you.
Fahmida

Dear Robert, Tiia, Leenu and Kaalep,

Your UNDP family and friends across the Asia-Pacific are with you through this period of deep loss. Looking through the photos and reading of Joosep's adventures, it brings to life an amazing, warm young man who was a gift to all who knew him. As Joosep loved nature - the skies, winds and oceans around the world will carry his memories, his laughter and his spirit, and always keep him close to you.

We are here for you, Kanni

Hello Tia and Robert,
I am so sorry for this terrible tragedy. I still can't believe what happened. Rye Neck lost one of his Captains ( one of the best ). Francesco will missed him. He with the rest of the football team made an altar with joosep photo, candles and flowers in the football field. Francesco went there every single day because he wanted to be sure that all the candles are lit.
R. I. P. Joosep. You always be in our hearts and in our prayers. We always love and remember you.

To the family and friends of Yoosep,

I can’t imagine the pain everyone is going through and I wish you strength to get through this painful time.

I was Yoosep’s Residential Advisor for his 1st year at CSUMB. I was the one watching over everyone who lived on my floor and was basically their big sister. He was such a positive individual and was so full of light. His energy is truly contagious! When other residents would walk pass me without saying “hi” he would be the one to always address me. We bonded, we talked, we laughed. He was always supportive in showing up to our community events. I remember every weekend he would always go out and just have fun! Seeing him and his friends walk in my hall and the small talks we would have about the fun things they did made me so happy. It crushed me when CSUMB sent the email today with this heartbreaking news. I couldn’t believe it. Though this is a painful time, I can honestly say that Yoosep has touched so many people, including myself. He is truly an inspiration and will be a reminder to myself to live life to the fullest! His light will live on!

Dear Robert, Tiia and family,

We are deeply saddened and shocked to hear about the demise of your beloved son, Joosep. Though no one can know the longing you must feel, our heart goes out to you and your family.

We all stand strong behind you through this difficult time. May your sadness pass, with memories and good wishes carrying you to a place of comfort and peace.

We, the UNV Team in Sri Lanka, express our sincere condolences to you and your family.

With deepest and heartfelt sympathy,
UN Volunteers Team, Sri Lanka

Dear Robert,
I'm very much saddened by sudden and tragic loss of your beloved son. My deep condolences to you and family and wish the departed soul rests in eternal peace.

To the family and friends of Joosep,

I was deeply saddened when I opened my school email to see the loss a fellow classmate. What an extraordinary human. May his light and love radiate through all that knew him. I will pray for comfort—so much love. 

Dear Robert and Tiia,

We were terribly saddened to hear of the untimely death of your son, Joosep. We hope that you find comfort in the memories of the love and joy your son brought to you and those around you.
Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family during this extremely difficult time. May his soul rest in peace.

“Those we love don’t go away, they walk beside us every day.
Unseen, unheard, but always near. Still loved, still missed and very dear.”

From Siddiqui and the staff at WFP.

Dear Robert,
I am so sorry to hear about this tragic, monumental loss. From the fond descriptions here, Joosep comes across as so warm, talented and compassionate, and very much a millennial young man groomed for this century. My deepest condolences to the family.
Swarnim Wagle
Kathmandu & New York.

Dear Robert,

Words fall short of expressing my sorrow for your family’s loss. Please accept my deepest condolences. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May the precious memories of your son bring you comfort and peace.

Sincerely,
Betty

Dear Robert,

My heart goes out to you and your family at this difficult time.

Reading through the kind words that have been shared about Joosep, it's clear that you and Tiia have raised an amazing son. I am so sorry that he was taken away too soon.

While we all wish this wasn't real, please know that you are in our thoughts everyday. May you cherish the memories and find the strength, peace and resilience to get through this together.

Avindi

Dear Robert and Family,

My deepest condolences on the loss of your loving son. May your beautiful memories sustain and bring comfort to you and your family members during this difficult.
May his kind soul rest in peace.
My sincere prayer with you and your family members. Stay strong.
We are all with you Robert.

Prabagini Robinson from Sri Lanka

Dear Robert and family,
Just heard of the very sad news. Our hearts ache for you.
I remember the beautiful way you told me of Joosep and how he found the perfect place in Monterey CA.. My deepest sympathy to you and your entire family. May God give you the strength to cope.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Herte

Dear Robert, Tiia and family,

My deepest sympathies to you all.

Kind regards,
Nishantha

Dear Robert,

I found myself at a loss for words when I heard the news of the sudden and devastating loss of your son. I did not know Joosep but from all the notes that have been shared on this website, he sounds like a beautiful soul who made an impact and touched many lives during his full life.

I know there is not much that anyone can say to ease your pain at this point, but I want to let you know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. I hope you and your family find the courage and strength you need to get through this difficult time.

Warmest regards,
Deshani

Dear Robert,

I am so sorry for the loss of your beloved son Joosep. My thoughts are with you and your family; please accept my deepest condolences. Let me know if there’s anything I could do.

Stano

Dear Robert,

I am so sorry to hear about your devastating loss. Words cannot describe what you and your family must be going through. Please accept my deepest condolences and know that we are all thinking of you.

Warm wishes,
Ajla

Dear Robert and Family,

Been staring at this screen for a few days now trying to find the right words to say to you. I know that nothing anyone says at this point will bring you comfort but please know that you and your family will continue to be in my prayers during this difficult time.

Keno

Dear Robert and family,

I am saddened by the news on your beloved son. My sincere condolences to you and your family. My thoughts are with you in these difficult times. May his soul rest in Peace.

Masatomo

Dear Robert and Family,

While the loss of a loved one is never easy, even when anticipated, it is most certainly the hardest when they are taken from us too soon. Your recent loss of your son who has left us at such a youthful age is definitely in the category of those hard losses for which there is so painful a reminder of what might have been.
My most sincere condolences to you and your family! May the outpouring of sympathy, the kind acts of friends and strangers, and the comfort in knowing that your loss is felt by many, help you through this difficult time.
I ask for God's blessings on you and your wonderful family. May you find the courage and strength to move forward in peace and confidence and in knowing that he was a life well-lived.
Yours In Peace,

Partheepan

There are no words for such an unimaginable loss. My deepest sympathies are with you and your family. My heart goes out to you all at this time of grief. May his soul rest in peace.
Sampath

Dear Robert,
It's terrible to hear about your loss.
I express my sincere sympathy to you and your family and prayers for his soul to rest-in-peace.

Dear Robert and Tiia,

I met Joosep at CSUMB and he was among one of the most sweet genuine people I have known. I even got the chance to work with him for a few months and I am so grateful for that. "Most huggable" is a perfect description of who he was. Always so kind and willing to help, everyone around him loved him.

I send my deepest condolences to all his family and friends. He will be missed dearly.

Vanessa Garcia

Dear Robert, Tiia, Neelu,
My heartfelt condolences. I know no words can comfort you during such a moment. Please take strength from the memories of Joseph and the life he led. He will continue to live in you. Please be strong. He would want to see you all strong too.
Lots of love and orayers
Sunita Giri

Dear Robert, Tiia and family,

I am so sorry for your loss. No amount of words can express the pain that you are going through. I am sending you love and hope you are able to find strength during this time.

“Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.”

Hi Robert

So sorry to hear your about your son
I'm still shocked to hear it when chandaka mentioned it me..
Stay story buddy.
Cheers
Dilan

Dear Robert, Tiia and family,
My deepest sympathies to you all.
Kind regards,
Sesheeni

Dear Robert,
I am so sorry to learn about terrible news on the loss of your beloved son. My deepest sympathies are with you and your family. Please know that we are praying for your peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Nava

Dear Robert and family,

Sharing a song written by Eric Clapton, for his son. Hope it would soothe you, even if for a small moment.

“Would you know my name
If I saw you in heaven?
Would it be the same
If I saw you in heaven?

I must be strong
And carry on
'Cause I know I don't belong
Here in heaven

Would you hold my hand
If I saw you in heaven?
Would you help me stand
If I saw you in heaven?

I'll find my way
Through night and day
'Cause I know I just can't stay
Here in heaven

Time can bring you down
Time can bend your knees
Time can break your heart
Have you begging please, begging please

Beyond the door
There's peace I'm sure
And I know there'll be no more
Tears in heaven”

Dear Robert and family,

My prayers and thoughts are with you all during this difficult time. As the saying goes, “you can’t have a rainbow, without the rain,” I pray that you all receive comfort and strength knowing Joosep is ‘somewhere over the rainbow, way up high’, as reminded by the beautiful song in the background.

May his soul Rest In Peace.

God bless you all
Kendra

Dear Robert and family,

Hearing about your loss has deeply saddened me, but I know that this is far from what you are going through right now. You are in my thoughts and prayers. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to you and your family.

Buddika

Dear Robert,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in your time of grief. May the care and love of those around you provide comfort and peace to get you through the days ahead.
Shamir