As a Sri Lankan I always think about what a country Sri Lanka would have been if we didn’t have the war. And this is a small example that shows the potential of my great nation.
Our Circle is an organization built by group of trusted friends (We should give our thanks to the founders of Our Circle) who are determine to help raise funds, supplies and support for those in need. We all know that Sri Lankan Army is on the verge of a Victory. But we must not forget that grate victory comes along with a great sacrifisation. Our soldiers have donated their youth and life on behalf of us and our future to protect our nation from LTTE terrorists. I think it’s time for us to take care of them. If you like to be a part of Our Circle and help out in anyway you can, Please join Our Circle group in Facebook. You will be able to see current projects and detail description about Our Circle.
Thank you Wall Street Journal. Today I was reading the Opinion Journal Section of the Wall Street Journal and saw the following article with the heading of Defeating Terrorists. This is an eye opening article to the world population as well as to our Sri Lankan journalist. Specially those who said nothing can be gain from war against LTTE terrorist organization.
Even though I was born in Colombo, I can say that I was born with the war. My parents saw how the war started and they always wished that it would end at least during their kids life time. But thanks to our brave soldiers, those wishers are no longer just wishes. Sri Lankan Army has brought those wishes to reality and given the freedom to Sri Lanka under one flag. Our fellow Sri Lankan brothers have sacrificed their lives to provide a better future for us and our kids.
As nation we have always been supportive for our brave soldiers. But its time to show our gratitude more than ever to men and women wearing uniform to protect our island from LTTE.
Thanks to Ranidu I got the opportunity to show that gratitude by writing a song for our brave soldiers. And I am glad to hear that all the proceeds from this song will be given to Sri Lankan Army “Api Wenuwen Api” Foundation.
If you haven’t been to Heritance Ahungalla, you should try sometime. Specially if you are thinking a quick getaway from Colombo… enough of that… we had a awesome time at Heritance. Played some good tap rugby and had some few drink while enjoying the nice cool breeze of the coast. It was simply fantastic, more than anything hanging out with my buddies Nana, Ranidu & Kumi, Kani… was priceless….
Dio was my first friend in year 1at Royal… actually we became very close friend after blew my skull with a stone. It was so nice to meet uncle Nimal, Aunty and Dio’s sister after a long time… I think myself and Nana got hammered but it was blast… if you don’t believe check this out
I don’t know if should go back to US, to tell you the truth I really dont feel like going back…
yesterday I landed on the little island we call Sri Lanka but I call it my home and its paradise,
let me tell you I had a good time in the flight… I got a entire row to sleep from Chicago to London then I met my friends in London and we had a blast in the flight… but the best part is I landed around 11.00am and got home within a hour I went to Ranidu’s wedding… It was very special day for me too, because I was so happy to see my bro standing on the Poruwa along with Kumi and starting their new life together… ok, lets not get emotional now…
As usual Kani welcome me with glass of rum and coke… after couple of drinks I really felt the jet lag… but it was a blast, Congrats to Ranidu & Kumi, all the best for the new beginning…
She is the best grandma that anyone could ever have or ever imagine off in their life. Having both my parents work during the day I grew up with my grandmother who nurtured me and made a great impact on my life. I always thought that I had to mom’s. During the day it was Grandma who took care of me and my brother with her down poring love. I remember during my junior school time, after school I used to get off at my grandma’s place from my school van and there she was waiting in front of the gate expecting me. Not only that she had already prepared the best meal you could ever have in your life. But with all the above my Grandma had a hidden agenda in her mind which was “how can I get this kid to start working homework and studies as soon as possible”.
My grandmas was very keen on education, she always wanted us to study hard and do the best. During exam times she used to do everything in her power to get a peaceful surrounding at her place for us to enjoy studying. One funny story was that one time my aunt visited us during an exam time and as usual I happened to be at my grandmothers place studying for one of my exams. My grandmother knew that if my aunt (my grand mothers youngest daughter) stays longer, I will not study enough for the exam. We all know that my grandma cooks delicious food specially when my aunt comes for a visit. But on that she was taking a step back on the cooking idea and was trying to tell her daughter to leave simply because it was going to rain and she thought my aunt should go home before the rain. This shows how seriously she thought about our education.
There are many memories like this, and every single time I remind them, my tears fallout because today I got to know that she passed away by saying good by to all of us. I still remember month ago when I spoke to her over the phone, she was so excited to see me in December. But I was not lucky enough see her for the last time in my life. Grandma I love you so much and I am going to miss you so much and I wish in my next life you will be my grandma again and wait for until i get off from my school bus. Grandma may you attain Nibbana.
My condolences go to Sriya aunty, my best friend Nayana, and Samitha Aiya. When I got the call about 3.00 in the morning to hear this sad news I didn’t believe it. Samaranayake uncle was fun loving person. As soon as I heard the news my memory ran to the time that I called Sri Lanka to speak to Nayana. Uncle, answered the phone and we had good conversation also before handing over the phone to Nayana as ususal he cracked a joke on me. The way I see is my best friend lost his father but we all lost the father of Sri Lanka IT industry and I lost a loved one. The work he did to the IT Industry will remain for ever. Also I hope either Nayana or Samitha Aiya will continue on carrying his vision forward and helping them to do so would be a tribute to Samaranayaka Uncle which can be done by all of us. Finally, Dear Uncle Samaranayaka, I was panning on visiting you this coming December and have a chat if I am able to catch you (coz you are never home…) but I never thought I would be saying good bye like this to you for ever. Uncle Samaranayaka, may you attain Nibbana.
I don’t have any words on this situation, LTTE came in dummy plane and drop bombs in heart of Colombo and went back landed without any problem. Sri Lankan Air Force has MiGs which take 10 minutes to cross the Indian ocean, WHAT THE *$&^*#@&@#&$^#*@&#$^* they were doing……????
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