Lieber Partner,
Mit großer Trauer muss ich Sie über den Tod unseres Direktors informieren, Peter Brown, mein Ehemann, Vater unserer kleinen Tochter und Geschäftspartner. Ein Freund, Kollege, Unternehmer und ein rundum super Mann. Er starb unerwartet am 8. August im Krankenhaus.
Er hätte nicht gewollt, dass so viel Aufhebens gemacht würde, Deshalb möchte ich Sie einfach darüber informieren, dass Hosts International ohne Änderungen weitergeführt wird.
Peter liebte es, jeden Tag zu arbeiten, Er hatte nie vor, in den Ruhestand zu gehen, Seine Leidenschaft und Begeisterung für das Unternehmen und den Service blieben bis zu seinem letzten Tag unverändert, Nachdem er jahrzehntelang alles in vielen Rollen in der ELT-Branche und im Laufe seiner langen Karriere im Vertrieb und im Geschäftsleben erlebt hat.
Peter war ein lebendiger Mensch, voller Leben und Energie, er war immer dabei, er wollte sein, jeden einzelnen Tag, Wir dachten, er würde immer da sein, Er beeindruckte jeden, den er traf, und hatte immer eine Geschichte zu erzählen, Er hatte Zeit für alle und war immer an den Menschen interessiert, Er liebte unsere Kunden, Gastgeber und Studierende! Er war langlebig und stark, freundlich, persönliche Beziehungen zu so vielen von Ihnen, unsere Schulpartner, Reisebüros und die breitere ELT- und Studienreisebranche. Ich weiß, dass die Branche und der Sektor durch diese Nachricht geschwächt werden.
Er wird für seine Freundlichkeit in Erinnerung bleiben, lustiger nordischer Charakter und sagte es immer so, wie es war, vielleicht oft mit farbenfroher Sprache, aber er blieb sich selbst treu, sein Charisma sowie seine erstaunliche Führung, zukunftsweisende Ideen gepaart mit seiner unermüdlich positiven Einstellung zu Wachstum und Weiterentwicklung, Das hat Hosts International zu dem gemacht, was es heute ist.
Er glaubte fest an die Unterbringung in einer Gastfamilie (Er mochte es nicht, dass es „Gastfamilien“ hieß.!) als wesentlicher Bestandteil jeder Schülererfahrung. Durch sein Engagement, den Schulen unkomplizierte Unterbringungsmöglichkeiten zu bieten, hat er in der Branche einen großen Unterschied gemacht, damit sie sich auf die Schule konzentrieren können und nicht auf die Herausforderungen von Gastfamilien oder Unterkünften. Wir sind gewachsen, durch gut, freundlich, Persönlicher Service und eine „Can do Ja“-Einstellung mit schnellen Antworten, den Petrus jeden Tag in uns allen festigte. Als Ergebnis, wir sind jetzt drüben 15 Standorte in Großbritannien und in ganz Dublin, Irland und er hatte nicht die Absicht aufzuhören!
Sein Motto war immer, "egal, was, es ist alles wie immer“, und wir führen sein Erbe fort. Ich selbst, Mein Team und Hosts International sind wie zuvor für Sie da. Ich möchte Ihnen versichern, wir bleiben und machen weiter wie bisher.
Wir haben eine Gedenkfeier arrangiert, wenn Sie eine Online-Hommage hinterlassen möchten, Sie können hier klicken.
Ich werde zu gegebener Zeit persönlich mit Ihnen allen sprechen, Bitte haben Sie vorerst Geduld mit mir, während ich es etwas langsam angehen lasse. Ich bin in meiner E-Mail.
Mit freundlichen Grüßen,
Harsha
Beileid
Not many people I have met in my life have made such a great impression on me. My respect for Peter was enormous and hearing of his passing genuinely knocked me hard… Peter was proper “old skool”! Worked hard, played hard, didn’t put up with fools and wasters and never took his eyes off the ball. It was an honour and a privilege to know Peter and to work with him and to spend some time with him outside the office. Peter will be greatly missed. Big hug to Harsha x
My sincere condolences to you Harsha and your family on the loss of Peter. May God give you strength to continue and peace that surpasses understanding
Wishing all Peter’s family a long happy and healthy life, with only fond memories of an extraordinary individual.
In a world of so much puff and self-promotion, Peter was the perfect antidote. His outstanding ability to puncture these bubbles of pomposity was wonderful to behold. With a tremendous sense of humour and an unparalleled grasp of Anglo-Saxon vernacular he could humble the mighty and frankly make me cry with laughter. Peter was a talented and insightful entrepreneur who truly could meet with triumph and disaster and treat those two imposters the same. I’ll miss you old chap.
I’m deeply sorry to hear about Peter’s loss. My thoughts and prayers are with the family during this difficult time.
Dear Peter, You and Alain Delon both in the same week… The Heavens surely wanted a double dose of charm and sparkle to feast on… We consider ourselves lucky to have known you, to have been your friends, to have been in your home and to have had you in ours. There was always more to know about you – about your strength, about your will, about your character, about your heritage, about your young spirit… Forever young, you shall remain forever present for those who knew you, for those who loved you… Thank you for having been part of our lives and for having touched so many others’. Rest in peace, dear Peter…
Remembering Peter with great respect as my mentor and teacher in my early life in UK. My deepest condolences to Harsha and family. May God bless everyone. (1999 student-Millenium City Accodemy)
Dear Harsha and family, My thoughts are with you all at this difficult time. I have such wonderful memories of working together – the energy and passion that Peter had for life was truly amazing – an incredible man and an inspiration who we will always remember fondly.
When Peter was sleeping for a really long time, me and Georgie said to him “can you buy us a fish and a rabbit” and he said “yes” in his sleep! We thought that was hilarious 🙂 We all miss you Peter but promise to look after Harsha and Georgie from Lilia xxxxxxxx
Dear Harsha My heartfelt condolences to you and your family.
Dear Harsha and Family I am so sorry to hear the very sad news of Peter’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May Peter’s wonderful legacy live on.
Peter was an amazing boss and so much more. He was a friend, a mentor and a kind person, always chirpy with something funny to say. A cheeky one liner to make you smile He gave me work opportunities and always believed in my abilities, I will forever be grateful to have met Peter and the impact he has had on my life. I will miss his guidance and his passion for Hosts International. My thoughts and prayers are with Harsha, Georgie and all of Peters extended family and friends. Peter will forever be fondly remembered, from ‘the middle of bl**dy nowhere’ in rural Ireland as he would call it May Peter rest in eternal peace Love always, Christina
Sorry for your loss Harsha we will keep you in our thoughts.
Dear Harsha My deepest condolences to you and the family. May he rest in peace and may you find strength and comfort . With love and prayer.
I didn’t know Peter, my thoughts go to all those who did. The tributes paint a picture of an amazing person who will be missed.
A great man in his ingenuity and dedication. Broght so much opportunity to so many. I shared with him the best experiences of my academic career and so valued his friendship. Whether it was Talaban bullets , Chinese entrepreneurs, Nepalise villages without electricity, The British Inspection Council ,our French partners, the Home Secretery and every other challenge he met them all . Unique and irreplacable!
It will be three weeks tomorrow, but it is still hard to believe that Peter left us. He was such a strong person, who always showed up in the office (even just a day after a surgery or illness) and motivated everyone. I am so thankful to be able to say that I have known Peter for the past 8 Jahre; he is such a close and dear person to me. My thoughts and deepest condolences are with Harsha and Georgie who were dearest to Peter, please stay strong always.
Remembering Peter with such fondness and respect. Sending my sincere condolences and love to Harsha and family. X
Harsha my sincere condolences to you and your family so sorry for your lost Lot of Love.
“Peter, you can’t say that!” seems to be the phrase that I said to Peter most often. He was a funny (often outrageous), warm, genuine, generous and kind man, and we’re really sad to hear of his passing. From visits to his office, to a relaxed weekend in Grange-over-Sands, we really enjoyed Peter’s company. Sending love to Harsha at this difficult time.