Dear Bala Periappa, Whenever you came to Sri Lanka you would come and see us and take us to the nice hotels of Colombo, Amazingly, despite the Covid, you lived life to the fullest. Travelling bravely when everyone was locked inside, fearing the virus. You were such a person of strength, endurance and people loving, Will miss you dearly. Will continue to be inspired by your hope and fight to the end.