It is with a profound sense of sorrow that 1 learnt of the demise of "Uncle Rohan", while I was out of the country. On my return one of my first deeds, was to pay my last respects to "Aunty Neelakanthi", and the family , which I did very reverently, with my parents.

Uncle Rohan, was gifted with many great qualities. He was a gentleman "Par Excellence and a very humble person. Despite the high positions he held in the Jaycess Rotary and the field of commerce, and industry, he never lost the common touch. One example was when I attended the funeral of a fellow Jaycee friend of mine, who died under tragic circumstances, I was surprised to see among the many friends, Uncle Rohan attending the funeral, being such a Senior Jaycce, attending the funeral of a very junior colleague but when I asked him, as to what made him come for the funeral, he replied "It was his duty to come and pay my respects to a fellow colleague. Although I did not know him personally". This alone marks out his humane and human qualities, which was a trade mark, amongst the people who knew him personally. Another remarkable thing about him was that whenever I sent him an congratulatory note on his multifaceted activities, he would make it a point to acknowledge every note I sent him, despite his busy schedules, and on being asked by me, he replied "I learnt this from the Jaycees, son, as you did". Even under the worst conditions, he was never ruffled and kept his cool always.

In conclusion, it is my earnest hope and prayer, that Uncle Rohan be a living example, not only for the younger generations like ours, but also to many others, not only for his acts of nobility and sincerity, but also for his humane and human qualities "Par Excellence".

May his soul rest in eternal peace, and be blessed with nirvana, and may aunty Neelakanthi and the family be given the strength to bear this tragic and unbearable loss.
Amyn Chatoor
Colombo 5.