I never met Om in person but I talked with him several times a year in a business capacity. I was always happy to see a call coming in from Om. His loving spirit could be felt through the phone and I always enjoyed our interactions. He is missed by so many who didn't have the privilege to be close friends or family. My sincerest condolences to his family and friends.
I am truly saddened to learn of Mr. Khanna's passing. Out of respect for this remarkable man, I never addressed him by his first name. I believe I am a much better person after having met him. My deepest heartfelt condolences to the entire family.
Deeply Saddened to know Uncle Om has left us. Of the few times I met him, I saw him as an extremely sensitive. loving and kind soul.
One of my childhood memories is, that Chayiji on her death bed miraculously held on to her life to be able to meet uncle Om, she lived for another 13 days even after she was medically declared dead, nevertheless uncle Om did not disappoint Chaiyiji and rushed to India to fulfill her last wish.
Uncle Om also blessed me with words of strength and wisdom after my father died which helped me fight many a battle. I wanted to meet him, and regret that I will never be able to meet the angelic soul.
The loss is immense, to the whole Khanna family, lovingly
Remembering Omi Uncle and the wonderful times we enjoyed with him and aunty. We are fortunate to be a part of his family and will always remember him as a wonderful, caring and loving human being. Posting some pix of the good times spent together.
I learned by his example, that Family comes first, next to God! Family is close, loving, supportive and always there for one another! What a wonderful family he created!!❤️❤️
My favorite memory of Om was all the beautiful Thanksgivings we shared together watching our families grow. The first Thanksgiving as we all discussed together what we were grateful for, Om raised his glass and said he was grateful for my brown turkey gravy, unlike his first experience in the US when he ordered turkey at a Woolworths counter and they poured “yellow stuff” all over it. Om’s humor and laughter were infectious. He had a beautiful outlook on life, his intelligence was deep and genuine, and I am proud to have had his friendship for over 50 years.
I didn't always answer your calls. Sometimes I was busy at work or did not have my phone with me. Other times I would watch the phone ring and smile knowing that I had to let the call go to voicemail so that I would get a priceless message that I could listen to before calling you back. Madison taught me early to save these gems, and I have.
I know that when everyone reads this message they will understand exactly what I am referring to.
Our calls and visits together always began with: Me:"Hello young man" Grampa Khanna: while laughing loudly "Hello young man"
From the first time I walked into your home I felt the warm security of welcome and love. Every word of wisdom, compliment, or simple time of listening will stay with me. It will stay with me because as those have stated before me, it lives in your family, now my family. There was certain positivity and light that you spread throughout daily life.
I smile now, even though sometimes in tears, because I was blessed by the last 5+ years to be in your list of people to call and check in with. I never got the chance to tell you how much that meant to me, but I know that you know.
I remember thinking at our wedding when I was looking out over the room of family and friends that if you hadn't chosen to come and take a chance in America none of us would be there at that moment. What a powerful thought.
It goes without saying that your personality has been directly passed down to my lovely wife, Madison, and I am graced by her happiness, love, endless positivity, and entrepreneurial spirit that all the Khanna's have. What a legacy to pass on. Truly a "Gift of God"
This is a very sad time for us all, as not only has the Khanna family lost it’s patriarch, but the Universe has lost a kind, loving, caring & compassionate human being.
If ever anyone came to him seeking any kind of support be it moral, physical or financial, they were never turned away. He helped us all in more ways than one.
On a personal level, I looked up to him as a brother & not just a brother in law. We spent many good times together, during our various travels & his visits to Portugal a country for which he had a soft spot.
His positive attitude & his love for life was unparalleled! For him the glass was always half full :)
He truly lived up to his name - OM.
From now on he will not be with us in physical form, but will always be protecting us from Heavens above.
The memories & our love for him will live on....
May his soul be in a place of love, light & peace.