My condolences

Dear Malik Family,

I wanted to offer my condolences on your tremendous loss.  I had the pleasure and honor of meeting Tombol while Samil and I were roommates at the University of Illinois.  There was just something special about Tombol that I don’t know if I can truly describe.  He was so warm and such a pleasure to be around.  He seemed to enjoy life so much, and life was better with him in it.  The thing that I will always remember about Tombol was his big smile and infectious sense of humor.  Words can’t express my sadness for your loss.  You are all in my prayers.

Jason Oliva