To the Rabheru Family,

I send my deepest condolences on behalf of The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award USA. Sir Ashok was a mentor to me in these past four years, gifted in looking at connection points, thoughtful in sharing advice and surprising insights, and always with a decorum of the highest standard.  I am sorry not to know his family better, however can assure them that their partner and father was and continues to be much admired for his business acumen and approach to being kind, thoughtful, and having a chuckle along the way to “making rain” when fundraising.

May your pain of loss soon make room for memories. We are missing him in America as we look ahead in 2023.

With Sympathy,

‘Buffy’ Elizabeth Higgins-Beard

The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award USA, CEO