(15-Aug-1973 to 18th-Mar-2015)
His name was synonymous to the mighty hindu god’s name and whose trait conveys great
positive message. Vijay Gopal (Vijay means victory, Gopal means Hindu God Sri Krishna). People fondly called Vijay. Born on the day when world’s largest democracy nation,
India, was in joyous mood of celebrating its 26th independence day,
15th August, he had spread the aura of cheerfulness with every person
who was with him. During his tenure, he became Indian-Australian. He resided in Sydney.
There is a
saying that legends are not born but they
are made. In literal sense, not every person may be a legend but
never-the-less their persona presents the true aspects like a doyen. He had a
personality which was unmatched.
During his
schooling he was always studious in academics, humorous in his talks yet
expresses tone of an orator, He was naughty yet playful. He was always
thoughtful in his approach. His class teachers always appreciated him for being
topper in all his grades consistently.
He was fantastic at playing indoor games chess, table tennis, and carom.
He was excellent at outdoor games like cricket, football. His charming vibes were extra-ordinary that the moment any stranger speaks to him becomes
personified.
Having done
graduation in India, he sensed a great career opportunities and migrated to the
tranquilizing Australia. Since the year 2000 for over a decade, he had put
sincere and smart efforts imbibed with talent and grew to the stature of
Regional Business Operations Manager in one of the world’s renowned firm called
American International Group (AIG)(ref: Vijay Gopal, Sydney,
https://www.linkedin.com/title/business-operations-manager-at-aig). His dedication towards his profession and marvelous work-life balanced act was stupendous. His acts were meticulous and decisive.
https://www.linkedin.com/title/business-operations-manager-at-aig). His dedication towards his profession and marvelous work-life balanced act was stupendous. His acts were meticulous and decisive.
As almighty
has his word to a truly remarkable person like him, in the year 2014, he caught
up with a dreadful sickness of cancer. The moment when it was heard,
slight tremors were felt by him and his world was alarmed! It was not a usual matter to believe as he was
never addicted to anything like alcohol, smoking etc., yet he felt awry to see
the unforeseen. It took a while for everyone to believe and accept the fact
that life, which showed a true glimpse of a marvel, has shown different
strokes.
Family,
Colleagues, Friends, Acquaintance and his world gazed at the situation which
was untimely thing to witness.
For him
always family came first. As he expresses to his 2 children and wife that life is all about love and seamless
selflessness.
'Behind every successful man, there is a woman'. It may sound like a familiar saying. However, it is true in case of Vijay. Aruna Vijaygopal has put her strenuous efforts and ensured that his work-life balance is intact and their two smart kids are groomed well.
Walking in his successful footsteps Aniket Kobbanna who is son of Vijay Gopal, studying his 6th grade, explored his creative abilities and came up with a superb title for one of the event in his school and earned an honour to get his name printed on his school's newsletter as shown below.
http://www.carlingfordwest.nsw.edu.au/news-and-events/newsletter.aspx
(click on the snapshot to see big view)
Equally competent and putting her creative efforts, Ameya Kobbanna who is a daughter of Vijay Gopal, studying her 3rd grade, has exhibited some beautiful drawings.
(click on drawing to see big view)
'Behind every successful man, there is a woman'. It may sound like a familiar saying. However, it is true in case of Vijay. Aruna Vijaygopal has put her strenuous efforts and ensured that his work-life balance is intact and their two smart kids are groomed well.
Walking in his successful footsteps Aniket Kobbanna who is son of Vijay Gopal, studying his 6th grade, explored his creative abilities and came up with a superb title for one of the event in his school and earned an honour to get his name printed on his school's newsletter as shown below.
http://www.carlingfordwest.nsw.edu.au/news-and-events/newsletter.aspx
(click on the snapshot to see big view)
Equally competent and putting her creative efforts, Ameya Kobbanna who is a daughter of Vijay Gopal, studying her 3rd grade, has exhibited some beautiful drawings.
(click on drawing to see big view)
