Late Mr Ratnapiragasam was an old student of Kokuvil Hindu College, he wrote a book (Damond Jubilee Souvnir) about KHC called (HI)STORY 1910 - 2004, included all past principals, best teachers, students, sports activities & about OBAs in many countries. His services to OBA Colombo branch was remarkable. Our family knew him from early seventies, who was a gentleman, helpful and a true devotee of "Puthu kovil "of Kokuvil. It was a sad loss, "May his soul attain moksha' Om Shanti, Om Shanti.