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Dear Malik Family and Samil~

Reading your blog has bought me to tears. I cannot imagine what it feels like to have someone so precious to you taken away. I hope justice is eventually served. I unfortunately never had the pleasure of meeting Tombol but from what I read on the blog and from what I heard from Samil he was an amazing human being and the world is at a lose without him in it.

God Bless,

Purvi Patel

with love, today and always

Tombol, you are in my thoughts and prayers, today and always. May your memory be eternal. With my love, Eve Tselepatiotis

Tombol: Remembering and Paying Tribute

Hey Tombol,

Well, it's been two years...hard to believe. Some days it seems like so long ago, then others like yesterday. Either way, not a day goes by that you usually don't cross my mind in some fashion or another - whether it's just a random thought that pops into mind or something I hear or see that reminds me of you. So how are you doing? I'm sure all is well where you are and you are always looking down on us. I hope you and my father are enjoying each other's company...perhaps playing a game of Risk or something. =) Sorry I cannot be home with your family this time, but they are in my thoughts and heart, especially today, as well. You know that some justice for you has already been served, but we still await the rest. Karma is a powerful thing, as I know you know...you always made sure to be so kind to others. Where karma was in that moment two years ago this day, I'm not sure, but karma will always be and the same will be done for the one remaining to bring the remainder of justice home for you. I love you and miss you - a ton of people do - you know this. A flood of thoughts and feelings will be coming your way this day...and all to pay the tribute and rememberance you so deserve!

You are never forgotten...love,
Miriam

Tombol

My dearest Tombol,

Even writing this i am filled with extreme emotion. I was thinking about you so hard yesterday and i couldn't explain why until i looked at the date and saw that it was a day before you died 2 years ago. Sometimes, i forget what day it is, what time it is, what is even going on in the world. I saw Samil at my job the other day and he looked sooo much like you, he was just coming in for some earplugs, i just gave them
to him, didn't ask him to pay for them, i paid for them out of my own pocket because he's my family....You're my family. I remember when you died, i prayed to God to just stop the world for just a second, so that the world could recognize that "My Friend" was dead. Even though, it was an extreme request i knew if it stopped for you, it would have to stop for all the countless souls brutally murdered. I love you, Tombol. I always have. I should have told you how much but i know it's better that i didn't. I am always praying for the family and asking God's presence to protect them and keep them in these evil days. And i think of you always... and I smile because i'm grateful that I knew you. Love you- Kiara

Two Years

Hi little brother,

It doesn't seem like two years have past. No words can describe how much I miss you. You were the other half of me. I love you and miss our talks, your smile, your face. I miss not having a little brother anymore. You will always live in my heart and in my mind. The only other thing I'll say is..."hey there I hope everything's alright...." Rest in peace baby.

Samil

God Bless You

I never knew Tombol but I grew up in Hyde Park and was saddened to hear of his murder. I have been effected by other news stories in the past, but none have lingered with me more than Tombol's tragic death. Perhaps it is because of the heartfelt stories and pictures of Tombol on this blog. I just read the family's statement to the Court following Matulis' conviction. It effected me even more, more than I thought. I am glad to hear of Matulis' conviction, yet I know the "victory" is hollow. I hope that one day very soon Haffer will be brought to trial and made to pay with his life in prison for the tremendous hurt he has caused to Tombol's family. Reading of the difficulty Tombol's mother still has with accepting her son's murder was truly heartbreaking. I can't imagine what she, Tombol's sibilings and Tombol's father are going through. I am impressed with the dignity they have shown in the face of so much pain and no doubt anger. I am just truly sorry that the Malik family had to lose someone they so dearly loved (and still love) because two others decided to act like the Devil. Reading of the Maliks' pain puts my on daily irritations into perspective. I am so sorry for your lose but am confident that the love you showed Tombol during his life and in the wake of this tragic event will carry you through and provide some comfort for each of you, as you no doubt love each other as you love Tombol.

God bless you and Tombol,

K.G.

Best of Luck on the Trial

I was a friend of Tombol when we worked together at Banana Republic. I wish the Malik family the best for a swift and fair trial. He was a great person and I hope that justice can somehow be served.

God Speed


Denny C Theanchai

Thinking of You

Tombol. I always think of you, but today you and your family are in my thoughts.

Aliya

This Wandering Memento

Greetings and condolences to the Malik family.

My name is crystal. I too went to Ray with Tombol. My memory only serves to remind me that Tombol was a couple years older than me and was one of the older guys us younger girls wanted to know how to talk to. I never worked up the nerve to say much to Tombol in grammar school. Most of my interactions with Tombol were long after high school, in our college years, where I would run into him by chance out and around Hyde Park or by coincidence he was living with other childhood friends or a party here and there. There is no way to describe the shock I had when I heard of Tombol's unnecessary and unprovoked death. I got tangled up in confusing and selfish emotions of anger and hurt and what usually follows these distorted, passionate feelings is guilt. I regret that I have not reached out to you sooner, but i can say nothing will keep me from attending the trial to witness "justice" finally prevail, and perhaps grant Tombol's family their right to the healing process. I keep Tombol and you, his family, in my thoughts and prayers, and send a universe of righteous blessings to you all.

May justice and righteous anger prevail.
Truly,
Crystal.

A Dream!

Hi! I just woke up from a dream about Tombol and I had to let you know because he looked great. It was so weird because when I woke up it took me a while to register and remember that he wasn't here anymore and that it was just a dream. He looked really good and was playing with a band...lol. I watched him play and then gave him a huge hug when he finished I just held him for a long time and told him that I missed him. He said he missed me too but was doing good. Then we sat outside in front of a fountain that was supposed to be a replica of a waterfall and caught up about our Ray School buddies. I commented that the fountain was nice and he said that real waterfalls were so much more beautiful and that if you listened closely to their sound they spoke to you. He was so at peace and sure of himself. We talked for a little while longer about people and food and then he hugged me again kissed my cheek and said he had to run. I woke up smiling because it felt so real and he seemed so at peace. I guess I just wanted to let you guys know.

You are in my thoughts always,
Suheily Natal

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TOMBOL

Happy Birthday Little Brother. Not one day goes by that I don't think of you. I miss you so much.

Love,
Samil

Happy Birthday Tombol!!!

Beloved Tombol,

You will always be in our hearts and minds forever and thus my family and I pause to reflect upon your beautiful life and legacy with much love, remembering you in a special way on this your 25th birthday!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!
Sherry Jackson
(mother of Stephanie Jackson)