Appreciations
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bore his responsibilities cheerfully He carried his load bravely and with a smile. He sometimes shared little anxieties with me, but not once have I heard him complain. Never have I heard him even mention the passing years - and the added burdens he took on so cheerfully. I will always be grateful for the affectionate relationship that grew between us since I got involved with diocesan affairs during the past four years. I am so sad to know I will not see him again. We often sat together at diocesan services; there were thoughts we sometimes shared. After a recent finance committee meeting, we had lunch together, during which he spoke about the two patients at home. His health, he assured me, was fine. He told me that he had only been incapacitated on two occasions. The most memorable one was having a toss and losing his kneecap. In his words, "I was returning from St. Michael's, head in the air -- so pleased after having preached in church -- and this is what happened". Otherwise he had never had a day's illness. We were both looking forward to visiting the Wanni on April 22 with some members of the finance committee. We were expecting to have a long chat on the way! I gave him a hug and left. For all his gentility, competence and confidence, his bony shoulders exuded a vulnerability that needed a hug. Tonight I sit here holding in my hands the last letter I will ever receive from him -- setting out with his characteristic precision the notes of that last meeting -- wondering if this was a cruel April Fool joke. Elmo and I will never have that chat. The void that your prompt response to the summons from beyond has caused will be felt in numerous ways, Elmo, and even though our friendship was of a brief duration, there is a special place in my heart that will be empty too, dear friend. You did a great job of everything you undertook here on earth, Elmo. May you find the peace that passeth understanding in your heavenly home! Sriani de Silva A
disciplined and quiet soldier fades away He was a disciplined person. I knew him for the past 15 years and he was a friendly and quiet person. He was like a brother to me. We didn't have any secrets between us. He liked social activities like dancing and entertainment, organizing get-to-gethers and annual general meetings of the Signals' Association. He was the Assistant Secretary of the Ex-Servicemen's Association and Vice Chairman of the Signals' Association of Sri Lanka. He also worked at Cine Sounds for some time after his retirement from the Army, handling theatre sound systems etc. May
he rest in peace! Tony Wazir He
was loved and respected by all Vythy joined the company at the age of 20 at its inception and worked for almost 33 years. A stalwart of the company, he rose to the position of Director/General Manager (Sales) through his dedicated hard work, loyalty and sincerity. I have been closely associated with Vythy and his family for the past 27 years. He has been my close friend and colleague. A vibrant and cheerful character with a good sense of humour and quick repartee, he would make everyone laugh with his jokes and wisecracks. He was a popular figure and respected by everyone in the organization. Vythy was a well-known figure in the pharma trade. He had traversed the length and the breadth of the country and had a wide circle of friends. He was a lover of cricket and had he been alive, he would have been fully engrossed in the ongoing-India-Pakistan cricket series. Vythy was a dutiful husband, good father, and loving friend. He was God fearing and would not hesitate to go all out to help those in need. Vythy's unfortunate and untimely death leaves an irreparable void, not only for his family but also for all those who knew him closely and the company. He leaves behind his wife and two young daughters. Those who were near and dear to him, can do no more than pray to the almighty God, to give his family the strength, courage and fortitude to endure his loss, and also pray for the repose of his soul while grieving over his premature death. We seek consolation and solace in the saying that "Those whom the Gods love, die young".
May dear Vythy's soul rest in peace. With
goodwill and affection, he welcomed all Rev. Ranjit, a senior Methodist minister for 20 years, served in Kal Eliya (Minuwangoda), Thummodera, Galle, Matara and Colombo. He was appointed president of the Lutheran Church by Rev. John Fehrman, president of the Lutheran Church, U.S.A., in 2000. As president he gave dedicated and devoted service to all Christians. He served as minister in charge of St. Andrew's Church, Mirigama. People of all walks of life were treated equally and he welcomed everybody with goodwill and affection whenever they visited him at his home in Gampaha or in church. His beloved wife Dharsanie was always with Rev. Ranjith on every occasion and helped him in his work. Rev. Ranjith leaves behind three daughters - Dilshani, Dilukshi and Sureni. L.C.I. Fernando |
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