Paul 'Coach P' Sachdev
June 12, 1976 - Dec. 11, 2003

Paul Sachdev was involved in a car accident on the night of December 11th, 2003 and sustained fatal injuries. He was twenty seven. Paul is survived by his mother Sushma, father Bhupinder, and brother Navin. Other members of his immediate family include Malcolm, Shani, and brothers Gurmukh, Ketan, Kristan and Jordan along with numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

Paul was a graduate of Wellington Secondary School, Nanaimo and earned his Bachelors Degree in Computer Science/Math from the University of Waterloo. In addition to his computer/math expertise he loved working with young adults. And his favorite passion was coaching cheerleading teams including the University of Waterloo, the B.C. Lions and in recent years with cheerleading teams at the University of British Columbia and Simon Fraser University.

Paul will be truly missed and will be in our hearts forever

Malcolm & Sushma

 

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Andrew2006-11-08 21:58:43
Hey Man,

It's been a while since I've visited. Miss you as much as ever. Hope you're still keeping an eye on all of us. Val's pregnant, and I know you'd be proud of that.

Peace be with you,
Andrew
Willa Potter2006-11-06 12:51:29
I had a dream about you last night Paul. It was a memory of the summer PCA camp in Alberta that you came with SFU to- you helped me so much on that trip- overcoming my mental blocks about double downs and all our good talks about nothing and everything all at once. I think of you a lot kiddo and I miss you. Much love always and forever.
Michael2006-10-03 17:18:27
Hey Paul, just wanted to say that I miss you buddy. Friends like you are few and far between.
keranjit gumtali2006-09-25 21:59:48
hey all ive just realised this isn't the write webpage, im so sorry for any inconvience caused and am sorry to hear about your loss. Again, sorry for the inconsideration.
keranjit gumtali2006-09-25 21:38:57
hi all i'm on an exchange program from England studying Theatre at SFA and am i am looking to go to a sikh temple here in nacogdoches or anywhere nearby, so if anyone can point me in the right direction i will be very greatful. thank you
Danderson2006-09-06 16:13:50
We still miss you, Paul. I'd send a "wish you were here" postcard with a basket toss on it if only there was a way to get it to you.
Bangladesh2006-07-19 10:16:26
Paul - it's been over 2 and a half years, but we all still miss you out here. Your name still comes up whenever we get together. Things are good when it comes to the comedy gigs, and I know you'd be proud of a lot of the things we've all been doing. Just wish you were still here to join in...but we all know you're still watching from wherever you are. These whales do have legs and you helped them climb mountains. Take care - Deep
Patrick2006-06-30 11:57:57
I've been thinking about you a lot lately, and how you made all the people around you feel special. It was a gift, and your friendship was a blessing. I miss you buddy.

PSM
Yumi2005-06-12 12:35:38
Happy birthay, Paul. We miss you so much. Ar and I talk about you all the time, and we're always smiling about you. Have a great birthday. Love, Herm
Arvind Sachdev2005-03-30 14:01:34
Paul
I have never met you or I do not know anybody from your family. Just as we share same family name I am sure that there is some connection somewhere.
Life is given by him and taken by him. This is where all sinces and humanity fails. May god provide all the courage and help to your family and close friends keep peace and faith at this time. Heven is yours!!
ouhane omar2005-03-29 09:27:28
19 .algieri hrah.
Ara2005-03-21 06:06:26

Paul,
I was just thinking about you today and thought I would say hello. I miss you so much, Paul. I cannot stop looking at the sticker that you gave out to the team and the paper that says "gatekeepers of the vision".
Tomorrow, I am doing another storm the wall with the new team.You haven't met them but they are awesome, Paul. Last year we did it with lyons and Michael and I knew that you were watching because I could feel your excitement.

Paul, watch us again tomorrow. I miss you.

Love,
A-Ra
Jana2005-03-04 13:07:48
Paul...

Wow I still can't beleive your gone and its been a year and a half...I still miss you everyday...I know you already know that I talk to you all the time and I miss you so much...
Asif Rashid2005-02-26 15:32:03
Paul,

I didn't find out about your passing until recently. I ran into our South 2, 3rd Floor alumnus Ken Reycraft at a Tsunami Fund Raiser dinner in Mississauga. He told me about your accident and I was very saddened. We had some good times in First Year at UW...I'll always remember you as the guy who blared his dance music down the hallway! But more importantly, the life of the 3rd floor. You're missed greatly, my condolences to your family

Rest in Peace,
-A
Yumi2005-02-20 14:07:05
I miss you so much, Paul.
Lisa Harpur2005-02-14 13:43:50
Paul, I hadn't seen you in years - first year at Waterloo when you, Kelly Dyer, and I used to hang out -- you lost my bike lock key in the snow one day when you were swinging your key chain around.

I was out last night and saw someone that I was sure was you. When I googled 'Paul Sachdev' I couldn't believe this was the page I found.

God Bless...
Bobby Mann2005-02-02 11:02:40
Hey Paul!

I was thinking about you the other day talking to a friend at work about some of the goofy things you used to do. I remember the days it used to snow hard and you picking me up for work in that horrid get away van you had. The damn thing would sway back and fourth as you would run it through the snow just so that you can open Amrit's store. I used to curse at having to go to work on those days. When we got to work you ordered pizza and told us "well I guess no customers will be coming in today” no shit Sherlock! LOL! Remember Umer? He used to pace back and fourth when he was a little stressed and you and I used to sit there laughing when he did and then grab Wendy’s burgers.

I miss you Paul! We will meet again my friend. One way or another we will meet again!

btw... Dude I still don't have my English done. I can see your disappointed face as I write this. But you know I will do it for you.....well one day lol!! I can be goof too!

Love
Bobby Mann
Guest2005-01-27 13:03:44
I just surfed into this page. After reading the warmfelt sentiments; and seeing the video--I feel a sense of loss.

My heartfelt wishes to the Sachdevs.

sku
Dale UBC cheer team alum2004-12-17 14:54:36
Hey Paul,

I was thinking about you today and wanted a way to say hello, and tell you that I miss you. I know you are here with all of us doing what you do best... making people laugh and coaching.
Justin2004-12-14 03:32:23
Hey paul

Maybe u dont remember me, maybe you do... i was that little guy on the port moody cheer team, who was just new, and discovering his love for cheer... you had to tech me to basket toss! u were gonna be the guys' coach and u used to come help us out and we even started co-ed stunting.. well now its a year later and you'd be proud ... ive been working really hard and im even trying to get a scholorship in the states :) this year im going to be competing a coed pair, which is sort of scary for me, because before this year i never really focused on co-ed stunting, but im sure ull be watching me and ill do great. Hope ur having a blast up there


Justin
Michael2004-12-12 12:00:07
Hey Paul,

Sorry I haven't chatted with you in a while and it had to take a sad anniversary to bring me back. I'm still miss you buddy. I ended up at Queen's and was welcomed on to their team. They're amazing people; the kind of people that we wish we had the first time around. A real team. Sandy is a great coach too. I can see why you look up to her.

Nationals was fun, but not quite the same this year without you. Queen's placed second and was the crowd favorite. UBC placed 8th. I am so proud of them Paul. We defied what should have ended the program but we just can not bear to see the program die with you. As long as that team exists, you exist and live on through us.

Paul, the Alumni Association grew to three, Me, Lyons, and I made Jana an honourary member. Maybe I'll suggest that we have an election for president now that there is a tie breaking vote, eh? It would be a pretty small alumni stunting practice though. I'll have to wait until the end of this year for Angela, MattC, Brian, and Mimi. Then we'd be seven. Ah alumni, they're so funny. Being with an established program, there are many. So many people I don't know. This family is much larger than it seems and that's a feeling that I'd like to bring back to the team.

So, in conclusion, we had a pot-luck in your memory last night, and when I get back to Vancouver, I'll get as many of the team members together and we'll go for bubble tea and toast you for the person that you are and for bringing us all together. Personally, I don't believe in religion; I'm alright with the universe being a fluke and that in the grand scheme of things, any life isn't worth anything. However, I can live with this because the relationships I build are not trivial to me; far from it. I have you to thank for introducing me to my cheerleading families and it will be a special moment to sit down with my UBC family and toast the man who brought us all together with the beverage that brought us even closer.

That's a pleasant thought isnt' it? Much more pleasant than me waking up to the harsh reality one year ago on that cold, dark highway. I miss you Homeless.
Cheryl2004-12-11 11:13:11
Hi Sugar,

It's hard to believe a year has passed.....I couldn't remember the exact date, but I knew it was around this time. I woke up this morning and felt compelled to look up the exact date--and it was a year today.....that was you pushing me to find out wasn't it? I am thinking of you and missing you.

Love,
Shortie (aka Cheryl)
Andrew Lotto2004-12-05 23:49:50
Hey P, coming up on a year!

Hard to believe its been that long. I keep waiting for some un-puntual and out-of-the-blue phone call from you at 12 o'clock at night or something. Still missing you man, and I still can't imagine that your gone. You've been on my shoulder though; every once in a while I feel you pushing me to do something more. Thanks for your friendship, thanks for your encouragement.

I'll eat an A'range for ya man! :)

Get some rest!
Your bud,
Andrew
Jana2004-10-14 18:57:09
Paul we all miss you...everytime I look up at the night sky and see a star shinning bright I know you are looking down on us and looking out for all of us. Wish you were still here to make me laugh...love you abd miss you always
Yumi2004-10-13 20:02:46
Paul, can you believe it? Me, Tina, Brian, and Ange! I'm so proud and excited. I can't stop thinking about BB and how much he did for us last year. If I can get to be just half the captain he was, I would be overjoyed. I also want you to know that I'm gonna work really hard for the team the way you would want me to, and I hope you'll be proud of me. I miss you.
-Herm
Yumi2004-10-06 15:15:53
Paul, I think about you ever single time I get that lib up there. I don't quite have it yet, but I know you're there helping me control it everytime I'm holding it up there by myself. But I will get it solid for you. Thanks for helping me cuz I can't do it without you. I miss you, Paul.
-Herm
Gill2004-09-29 02:58:54
coach, just thinking about you a lot right now. i've gone back to the team, assistant coaching, but i'm assuming you knew that ... a few of us from the 'old' team brought back the HOME-LESS cheer in your honour, and i guess it just got to me tonight. we really miss you.
love always,
lil' G
Monika2004-09-08 13:12:34
Hi! I haven't visited the UW Cheer site in quite awhile, and I was deeply saddened to hear of Paul's passing. Paul and I were on the team together in 1998/99. He definitely brought smiles to our faces as we ran Ring Rd or warmed up in the PAC. Here's to great memories and a lovely life beyond! God Bless.
Sonja2004-09-04 05:17:55
Thought about you a lot yesterday and today Paul...my coaching staff with my old high school got together to put together outlines for the upcoming year...you know, try and get organized. I couldn't help but think of you and how organized and punctual you were with your coaching. If only I could be half as good as you were and still are!! I know I will better myself as a coach this year, and I have you to remind me everytime I think I will fall behind.

Take care buddy!!

love Son
cookie2004-07-21 18:31:20
Paul my depest sypathy to you and your loving family.

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