Deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Mr. Benny Thomas. He will be sorely missed even though he lived a full and complete life. Proud Fr. Long era Patrician and a cherished son of Jaffna soil. Prolific writer who contributed wide variety of interesting and insightful articles on multiple forums. I'm eternally grateful to his encouragement and balanced reviews of my articles and analysis. Benny was a gentleman par excellence. He was ready to help anyone who sought his assistance and expertise without any hesitation. He has been a strong advocate of peace with justice for all the people in Sri Lanka including the Tamils. May your gentle soul rest in eternal peace, Mr. Benny. Your memories will continue to be a blessing to all your loved ones and friends.