Udula Jayaratne in 1960 and in 2010.
This blog is about the entrants in the year 1960, to the Faculty of Medicine, University of Ceylon, Colombo. The email address for communications is, 1960batch@gmail.com. Please BOOKMARK this page for easier access later.Photo is the entrance porch of the old General Hospital, Colombo, still in existence. Please use the search box below to look for your requirement.
Sunday, May 30, 2010
email from Dawood re Anton Fernando.
Dear Phillip,I feel obliged to write a few words about "Anta"- that wonderful personality - the recently departed Dr.KAJ Fernando.I never met him after March 1965 when we dispersed throughout Ceylon as young interns. I had longed to meet him after I finally returned to live in SL.But he was said to be in Botswana.Anta and I shared many a laugh together in the common room, Uncle's canteen and elsewhere. He was a a jolly friend, always with a smile on his face, never a scowl whatever the outcomes of Sigs and exams! The recently posted image of the "Jolly Mandarin" would fit him to a "'T'".Gallops, Split seconds and triples were reasons for hilarity!Things to do with Horses, Races and Bookies!His hilarity however was subdued, gracious,never gross, and never at the expense of another!Not a bitter word have I heard him utter about a colleague or teacher.He was completely without rancour. For him,The sun always shone and the birds always sang!May it be so in eternal life too!.I will always remember Anta with joy in my heart and a smile on my lips!Dawood
Saturday, May 29, 2010
Death of Dr. K Anton I Fernando - Batch of 1960 entrants.
May you find comfort in the thought that your loss is shared today by those who care and sympathise far more than words can say.
Friday, May 28, 2010
emails re 'Remembrance'
1. Dear Phillip,
Honouring our departed colleagues by remembering , acknowledging and expressing grief
in a discreet and appropropriate yet pragmatic manner, is necessary,
at what may well be a final meetup.
The Armed forces of all countries do it regularly.In many different ways depending on the occasion!
Usually, a lone soldier and a plaque with all the names of the departed , a bugler playing the "Last Post" are prominent icons in such a ceremony.
We could have,
1. A computer screen with all the names projected on the back of the stage
and Scrolled during the period of silence.
The names are probably all in someone's computer .
2. a candle lit,
3. 2 minutes silence observed
in remembrance of all our departed batchmates
seems to be a pragmatic yet elegant solution .
Dining in a Mausoleum would be to risk indigestion!
Submitted with deep respect for our departed colleagues!
Regards
Dawood
2. I do agree with the sentiments expressed by Sidney, Daya, Nalini & Kamalini.
Most of us (I believe) will appreciate the opportunity to remember those batch mates who passed away, and to show our respect and gratitude at the Get Together.
It may not be easy to get a consensus as to how this could be done in the best possible way within the short period of our Get together (with such a busy schedule).
The organising committee has so far taken so much of efforts to make the Get together a real success.
I suggest that the organising committee delegate to one or two members to read out the names ( 42 names so far with the addition of Dr K.A.J Anton Fernando as the latest) - preferably starting from 1960/61 and we all stand in silence for 2-3 minutes at the end.
I am aware that the attendance for any of the programmes planned is not compulsory but most of us would very likely wish to participate in this somber event.
Regards
Nana
C.S.Nanayakkara
Hi Batchmates
I feel it is better to have a poster with photograph and write up on an A4 size paper for each departed batch mate giving a short note on the deceased person. All should be uniform on Font size 14, arial.
Everyone can read at leisure
In addition we can read out the names and observe 3 minutes silence in memory of all.
Dr. N Sivarajah
Consultant / Coordinator, Jaffna Field Unit
WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION
Honouring our departed colleagues by remembering , acknowledging and expressing grief
in a discreet and appropropriate yet pragmatic manner, is necessary,
at what may well be a final meetup.
The Armed forces of all countries do it regularly.In many different ways depending on the occasion!
Usually, a lone soldier and a plaque with all the names of the departed , a bugler playing the "Last Post" are prominent icons in such a ceremony.
We could have,
1. A computer screen with all the names projected on the back of the stage
and Scrolled during the period of silence.
The names are probably all in someone's computer .
2. a candle lit,
3. 2 minutes silence observed
in remembrance of all our departed batchmates
seems to be a pragmatic yet elegant solution .
Dining in a Mausoleum would be to risk indigestion!
Submitted with deep respect for our departed colleagues!
Regards
Dawood
2. I do agree with the sentiments expressed by Sidney, Daya, Nalini & Kamalini.
Most of us (I believe) will appreciate the opportunity to remember those batch mates who passed away, and to show our respect and gratitude at the Get Together.
It may not be easy to get a consensus as to how this could be done in the best possible way within the short period of our Get together (with such a busy schedule).
The organising committee has so far taken so much of efforts to make the Get together a real success.
I suggest that the organising committee delegate to one or two members to read out the names ( 42 names so far with the addition of Dr K.A.J Anton Fernando as the latest) - preferably starting from 1960/61 and we all stand in silence for 2-3 minutes at the end.
I am aware that the attendance for any of the programmes planned is not compulsory but most of us would very likely wish to participate in this somber event.
Regards
Nana
C.S.Nanayakkara
Hi Batchmates
I feel it is better to have a poster with photograph and write up on an A4 size paper for each departed batch mate giving a short note on the deceased person. All should be uniform on Font size 14, arial.
Everyone can read at leisure
In addition we can read out the names and observe 3 minutes silence in memory of all.
Dr. N Sivarajah
Consultant / Coordinator, Jaffna Field Unit
WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION
Thursday, May 27, 2010
emails re subject 'Remembrance'
Hi Batchmates
Please treat this as a personal reflection to which I have given much thought
The remembrance of the departed batch mates is of importance and I agree that it should from an integral part of our reunion. The form should be dignfied and proportionate.
As suggested a three minute remenbrance of each deceased individual has many flaws. The first is the length of time - nearly two hours. Subjecting participants to such an emotive period of response could have a serious negative influence on the whole proceedure.
I have two proposals:
Roll Call : 1. Each name called out - ( just the name) by a friend.
2. Each name called out by a friend with the year or date of death - this emphesising the time spread of rememberance (fron entry to date).
This proposal will time limit the period of rememberance and spare us of the agony of a prolonged period of recall that could be very painful.
I hope we could give due regard to this. Equally I would be happy to recall a batchmate or two as proposed.
With best wishes
Sidney Hettiaratchy
From: daya & nalini rodrigo
To: kanka_kapuwatte@hotmail.com, PG Veerasingam
Date: Thu, 27 May 2010 07:53:38 +0530
Subject: Remembering departed
Dear Sarath & Phillip,
This is the second one to say its too long. I guess the long time is true though how remembrance after so long can be painful I cant imagine!
Maybe as a compromise we should make it one minute per person.
I think one thing we also have to stress is that people are free to spend the time as they want - go out & have chat sessions, do trips, whatever. & attendance at any of the planned events is not compulsory.
Nalini
The total length of time is the problem. Call the name, and may be light a candle each.
Daya jayasinghe.
Sidney,
Thanks for expressing your thoughts. I will agree with you three minutes is a very long time, it will be impossible to keep our concentration. It will totally loose its meaning.
Kamalini
Please treat this as a personal reflection to which I have given much thought
The remembrance of the departed batch mates is of importance and I agree that it should from an integral part of our reunion. The form should be dignfied and proportionate.
As suggested a three minute remenbrance of each deceased individual has many flaws. The first is the length of time - nearly two hours. Subjecting participants to such an emotive period of response could have a serious negative influence on the whole proceedure.
I have two proposals:
Roll Call : 1. Each name called out - ( just the name) by a friend.
2. Each name called out by a friend with the year or date of death - this emphesising the time spread of rememberance (fron entry to date).
This proposal will time limit the period of rememberance and spare us of the agony of a prolonged period of recall that could be very painful.
I hope we could give due regard to this. Equally I would be happy to recall a batchmate or two as proposed.
With best wishes
Sidney Hettiaratchy
From: daya & nalini rodrigo
To: kanka_kapuwatte@hotmail.com, PG Veerasingam
Date: Thu, 27 May 2010 07:53:38 +0530
Subject: Remembering departed
Dear Sarath & Phillip,
This is the second one to say its too long. I guess the long time is true though how remembrance after so long can be painful I cant imagine!
Maybe as a compromise we should make it one minute per person.
I think one thing we also have to stress is that people are free to spend the time as they want - go out & have chat sessions, do trips, whatever. & attendance at any of the planned events is not compulsory.
Nalini
The total length of time is the problem. Call the name, and may be light a candle each.
Daya jayasinghe.
Sidney,
Thanks for expressing your thoughts. I will agree with you three minutes is a very long time, it will be impossible to keep our concentration. It will totally loose its meaning.
Kamalini
Minutes of the Organising Committee of Batch reunion July 2010. Held on 25th May 2010 at Dr M.P Wedisinghe’s residence
Present Drs S. Kapuwatte
Jayalath de Silva
Manasara Wedisinghe
Piyaseeli Wedisinghe
Minutes of the previous meeting was read and adopted
Kapu Says that the Cinnamon Lodge ,which is being refurbished right now will be ready for the
eventin July. This means that we need to take measures to check the availability of equipment and
electrical connections. Hence a visit to the Hotel by a delegation of our Committee members becomes
essential.
Nalini will send to the Hotel, a list of equipment required for the clinical sessions and the concert.
Other items discussed
1. Expenditure for the event ( approximate)
Band for the Gala Dinner Rs 85,000.00
D.J for the peduru party 10,000.00
Lighting & Decor 2,000.00
Musicians from the Hotel 5,000.00
Printing of the souvenir 80,000.00
Banner 5,000.00
Prizes for the best dressed Lady & Gent 5,000.00
Total 1,92,000.00
The above does not include incidental Hotel expenses
Money so far collected and pledged from advertisers and sponsors
Dr Jayakuru Ranbaxy Rs 10,000.00
Dr Buddadasa ads 77,500.00
Dr Thenabadu Thorn Pharmaceutical 10,000.00
Servier International 10,000.00
Euro Asia 10,000.00
Emarchemi ( 2 subsidiaries) 20,000.00
Dr Jayalath De Silva Souvenir Emma pharma 6,000.00
money remaining from previous reunion 62,000.00
Total 2,05500.00
. From the figures shown above it is clear that we are working on a slim budget. Dr Jayakuru is requested to find some more sponsors.
The decision to charge a Registration Fee will depend on the final financial situation.
The Cost of the Group Photograph is fixed at Rs 1000.00 per copy.
As of 25th May 2010, a total of 90 rooms have been booked at Cinnamon Lodge and Chaya Village.
The Programme details were discussed again .
2nd July 2010.
Arrival and Registration 9.00 A M to 11 .00 AM
Collect money for Photograph Rs 1000.00 per copy.
? Collect Registration Fee.
Hand over the Souvenir.
Lunch 12.00 Noon onwards.
Remembering our Deceased Colleagues 3.30 P.M to 4.30 P.M
Concert 6.00 P.M
Peduru Party & Singing to music by DJ. 7.00 P.M onwards followed by Dinner.
3rd July 2010.
Breakfast 7.00 AM onwards.
Group Photograph 8.00 AM onwards.
Clinical Sessions 10.00AM to 1.00PM
Lunch 1.00 PM onwards.
Sightseeing 3.00 P.M onwards.
Gala Dinner 7.30 P M onwards.
4thJuly
Depart after breakfast
Collect photographs at 8am
BYOB (Bring your own Beverages)
No Corkage.
Beer , Soft Drinks , mineral water on individual accounts.
Present Drs S. Kapuwatte
Jayalath de Silva
Manasara Wedisinghe
Piyaseeli Wedisinghe
Minutes of the previous meeting was read and adopted
Kapu Says that the Cinnamon Lodge ,which is being refurbished right now will be ready for the
eventin July. This means that we need to take measures to check the availability of equipment and
electrical connections. Hence a visit to the Hotel by a delegation of our Committee members becomes
essential.
Nalini will send to the Hotel, a list of equipment required for the clinical sessions and the concert.
Other items discussed
1. Expenditure for the event ( approximate)
Band for the Gala Dinner Rs 85,000.00
D.J for the peduru party 10,000.00
Lighting & Decor 2,000.00
Musicians from the Hotel 5,000.00
Printing of the souvenir 80,000.00
Banner 5,000.00
Prizes for the best dressed Lady & Gent 5,000.00
Total 1,92,000.00
The above does not include incidental Hotel expenses
Money so far collected and pledged from advertisers and sponsors
Dr Jayakuru Ranbaxy Rs 10,000.00
Dr Buddadasa ads 77,500.00
Dr Thenabadu Thorn Pharmaceutical 10,000.00
Servier International 10,000.00
Euro Asia 10,000.00
Emarchemi ( 2 subsidiaries) 20,000.00
Dr Jayalath De Silva Souvenir Emma pharma 6,000.00
money remaining from previous reunion 62,000.00
Total 2,05500.00
. From the figures shown above it is clear that we are working on a slim budget. Dr Jayakuru is requested to find some more sponsors.
The decision to charge a Registration Fee will depend on the final financial situation.
The Cost of the Group Photograph is fixed at Rs 1000.00 per copy.
As of 25th May 2010, a total of 90 rooms have been booked at Cinnamon Lodge and Chaya Village.
The Programme details were discussed again .
2nd July 2010.
Arrival and Registration 9.00 A M to 11 .00 AM
Collect money for Photograph Rs 1000.00 per copy.
? Collect Registration Fee.
Hand over the Souvenir.
Lunch 12.00 Noon onwards.
Remembering our Deceased Colleagues 3.30 P.M to 4.30 P.M
Concert 6.00 P.M
Peduru Party & Singing to music by DJ. 7.00 P.M onwards followed by Dinner.
3rd July 2010.
Breakfast 7.00 AM onwards.
Group Photograph 8.00 AM onwards.
Clinical Sessions 10.00AM to 1.00PM
Lunch 1.00 PM onwards.
Sightseeing 3.00 P.M onwards.
Gala Dinner 7.30 P M onwards.
4thJuly
Depart after breakfast
Collect photographs at 8am
BYOB (Bring your own Beverages)
No Corkage.
Beer , Soft Drinks , mineral water on individual accounts.
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