NN Sidiq 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.
Monday, May 31, 2010
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
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