VTA Hero Taptejdeep Singh Fund

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Please consider donating ji https://gofund.me/231ad165

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Shaheed Taptejdeep Singh gave his life on May 26th 2021 trying to keep his colleagues safe during the VTA mass shooting in San Jose.

 

Taptejdeep was a 36 year old beloved father, husband, and son. He was a wonderful person who was committed to serving others at work and in his free time. Taptejdeep was living by the values of a true Sikh: living in service and protection of others.

 

Taptejdeep was the primary bread earner for his family and is survived by a grieving family, including his wife, children (a three-year-old son and one-year-old daughter), and his older parents.

 

This fund is started by Taptejdeep Singh's family. The funds will go directly Taptejdeep Singh's dependents account. 

 

From the loved ones and community --

 

 

“Taptejdeep Singh was one of the victims of the horrific mass shooting at a VTA light rail yard in San Jose, CA on May 26th, 2021. He is survived by his wife and two small children. This is an unspeakable loss for Taptejdeep Singh’s family, friends, coworkers, and the Sikh community at large.

 

Taptejdeep’s hard work, radiance, and selflessness will not leave in vain. In addition to working as a VTA light rail operator on weekdays, Taptejdeep worked as a Nurse at the start of his career, had an insurance license, and was a real estate agent. His cousin remembers him as a gregarious man - the nicest person in their family.

 

Taptejdeep Singh was also responsible for saving lives during the mass shooting, and was murdered while he ushered his coworkers to safety. He died as he committed himself to seva. He died a hero.

 

We recognize that this mass shooting is a tragedy that has reverberated among communities across the world. Therefore, as we appreciate how community members want to help and support, we have established this fund to aid the Singh Family in any unforeseen expenses Taptejdeep Singh’s passing brings, to support Taptejdeep’s children in their futures and educational endeavors, and to hopefully alleviate some of the family’s extraneous stressors.

 

Taptejdeep Singh’s family is the sole beneficiary of this campaign, and every penny received will go to his wife and children to recover from this trauma and ensure security for their future.”

 

 

-You may contact the brother of Taptejdeep Singh

Karman Singh Gill-- 5107592066

 

[GurjantGnostic]

On 5/29/2021 at 7:51 AM, intrigued said:

Please consider donating ji https://gofund.me/231ad165

 

I know money is tight but if a million of us gave a dollar, they'd have 50 thousand a year for 20 years. I know we don't have a million readers..

I just now looked and... you'll be happy to see Singhs and Singhni doing Singh things on that gofundme.  

Ravi donate to this?

Or is this going to exemplify why direct Dasvandh and Daan is best?

Gofundme is 5 minimum, and the set goal is 500,000 so really it only takes 100,000 of us to do the minimum to get them there. They're getting close. 

$441,750 so far leaving $59,250 to go, only needing 11,850 minimum donations. 

 

[intrigued]

2 hours ago, GurjantGnostic said:

Ravi donate to this?

Tbh i dunno if he did

[GurjantGnostic]

The family has reached close to the 500,000 and closed the fund to further donation. That's not something you'd see most people do. 

JUNE 8, 2021by Singh Family, Organizer

Dear Supporters,

As a family, we do not have the words to express our gratitude to everybody who has reached out and provided their support to celebrate the life of Shaheed Taptejdeep Singh.

From the bottom of our hearts, we would like to thank every single person for not just the financial support, but the countless prayers, blessings, and love you showered for Taptejdeep and our family.

Your devotion and support have given us the strength to move forward during this difficult time, and although Taptejdeep’s loss will always be felt, we take solace in knowing we are not alone.

Our family will always remember the financial, emotional, and devotional support that was provided to us and want to let everyone know that we will always be here for you as well. We will remember him by continuing to do SEWA (selfless-service) and coming to aid others.

We are all in this together and we hope our love and affection as human beings continues to grow.

[GurjantGnostic]

@intrigued Shukria Hanji for opening the thread while there was still time.