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APPRECIATIONS


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    U. L. M. Farook A Politician Par ExcellenceFormer State Minister of Transport U.L.M. Farook passed away exactly a year ago at the age of 80 after a prolonged illness with...
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    B.A. MahipalaMy Brother MahiThough my brother B.A. Mahipala had been terminally ill for some time, and I was expecting him to leave us soon, I received the news of his...
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    “Death can only take you away from me but it can never take the precious bond and memorieswe made together for 60 long years.”The year 1961 was when I was stationed at...
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    James TaylorCeylon’s Tea Pioneer remembered on his 130th Death AnniversaryJames TaylorIt is well known that the tea industry was the foundation of which the modern economy of...
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    Venerable Buddangala Ananda Thera (April 29, 1943 - December 28, 2021)Venerable Buddangala Ananda Thera before his ordination was Ananda Weerasekera. He was a schoolmate of mine at Nalanda College,...
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    This is a tribute to a humble human being, a lovable husband, a caring father, a dutiful son, and a trusted friend who is no longer with us. Prasanna Obadage,who was always with a pleasing smile,...
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    Bandula PadmakumaraThe Trendsetter Stands AloneThe Bandula Padmakumara definition is built on two elements: innovation and creativity. The elements seem identical, yet subtly apart. This...
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    F.A.W. IrugalbandaraA modest man of ethical principles focused on simple livingIt is with a heavy heart that I pen this tribute to Francis A.W. Irugalbandara (affectionately known as Frank or Frankie...
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    Al Haj. Mohamed Hussain Amit: Gentleman with a big heartMy brother was a respected man in the community, with a big heart. His acts of kindness were very special. It was even more amazing as he did...
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    Squadron Leader Prasanga Balasuriya (RWP) A brave War HeroBala, my batchmate and roommate for a shorter stint at Air Base Ratmalana was a character full of humour and laughter - but when he is...
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    R. RajamahendranBlessed to have known him…The death of R. Rajamahendran (RR) came as a great shock to me. I had heard that he had been tested Covid positive, but knowing the fortitude and fighting...
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    Deepal visited South Asian countries such as Singapore and Cambodia. In East Asia he visited Japan. About three decades ago, he immigrated to North America and settled down in Winnipeg, Canada. With...
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    In memory of beloved teacher R. PremaratneRetired teacher and Vice Principal Ratnawali Premaratne, who served at Anula Vidyalaya, Nugegoda, for 34 years from 1948 to 1982, passed away recently at 96...
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    Philomine de Rose Ever kind and generous The stage was dismantled and the final curtain was drawn on the life of dear aunty Philomine de Rose. Yes, she took her final bow on June 24, 2021 at the...
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    Professor Piyadasa RanasingheHis life is a composition of both academic and human qualities  Piyadasa Ranasinghe who served as a Senior Professor in the Department of Library and Information...
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    Edna Manel Nanayakkara – Truly InspiringI first met Edna Manel Fernando (as she was known then) in August 1963 when we co-led a group of young people in their joys and trials during an International...
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    Rev. Sr. Miriam VanderkoneEver devout and committedRev. Sister Mary Helen Grace Vanderkone was born on August 15, 1931, in Rambaikulam,Vavuniya, to orthodox Roman Catholic parents Saverimuttu...
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    Eng. S. SenthinathanA dedicated engineerEng. Seenivasagam Senthinathan, fondly known as ‘Senthi’, passed away recently at the age of 77 in a fatal accident at his residence in Toronto, Canada....
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    Dr. Neville FernandoMan of unblemished integrity“In the end, it’s not the years in your life that counts, it’s the life in your years.” - Abraham Lincoln.It is with gratitude that I write these few...