A Loving Tribute To Victoreen M. Hassan It will be three years on August 25 when God called Victoreen to rest. We got married on October 8, 1968 at the All Saints Church Borella and spent a happy and peaceful wedded life for almost 40 long years with fun, laughter and joy. I still remember [...]
By Faraz Shauketaly The passing away on Wednesday (10) of Deshamanya H.K. Dharmadasa, marked the demise of Sri Lanka’s pre-eminent entrepreneur – who in a remarkable commercial career – extending over 65 years – was responsible for the creation of a diverse group that includes plastics, construction, hospitals, industries, timber and automobiles, operating on two [...]
Another Kandy Sports Club Icon Passes On: After a long, sad and continuous decline in his health, Chandra Wijenaike passed on recently. “Bundy,” as he was fondly known to those of his generation and the “in-betweens” such as this writer, was the oldest living member of the Kandy Sports Club over whose fortunes he presided [...]
It’s not facile to write a eulogy of your own matriarch. Temerarious as it may seem, with an arguable history of concocting tempting ideas to consciously raise the bar of needs, wants and aspirations of the emerging Asian mindset, I find myself haplessly struck with a severe bout of ‘writers block’. All of a sudden, [...]
Her eyes twinkle at the live piano music Hands gently sway to its melodious sound She listens with equal contentment A teacher so uniquely profound We were taught the value of discipline The beauty of music, song and dance The passion of the merry theatre Lessons in life, so we could not wrong [...]
Few weeks back all old and young Benedictines, bankers, friends and family bid farewell to Gerard with grieved hearts at Madampitiya Cemetery. Gerard who hailed from Mutwal had his primary and secondary education at St. Benedict’s College. He excelled in his academic studies and in sports. While at College he represented the Under 16 Cricket [...]
The bell has rung and a sudden silence fills the air, Leaning forward I see a figure marching along the path The silent crowd do nothing but respectfully stare At the firm figure as she strolls past. Many fear her sharp tongue and stern looks Yet there are also many who are touched by her [...]
Harris Wickrematunge ( 1920 – 2011) Remembering The Firm, Fair And Humane Harris Wickrematunge Harris Wickrematunge was ‘Harris Uncle’ to all. Born to Wilson and Rosalind Wickrematunge, Seeya (as he would say) was born, bred and buttered in Kotahena – and naturally educated at St. Benedicts College, Kotahena. He was a man of the common [...]
Down Memory Lane Reproduced from the Harbinger January/March 1983 I was overwhelmed when I was informed that ex-Servicemen from Sri Lanka were invited to take part in this year’s Anzac Day Parade. Without any hesitation, I volunteered like a true soldier, to join the march. It was a long, long time ago that I took [...]
Demise Of A Gentleman: Willet Fernando Williet Fernando (Willet to his friends and close associates) passed away on September 28, 2010 peacefully, ending his battle with a sickness of an unknown nature. I will be failing in my duty if I do not put pen to paper for a few words in the form of [...]
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