The below condolence published by Aynkaran Markandu on behalf of Mr Davinda ''S T Markandu was a man I greatly admired. It is rarely that we are able to enjoy the company of men of his calibre. He was a man who was able to decide correctly on what needs to be done for the benefit of the people and ensure that his team of public servants, delivered as promised. The people of Vavuniya will always remember him as a man, who during a war time situation, ensured that the people felt safe and secure irrespective of their ethnic or religious background. He belonged to a rare breed of leaders. After retired from the Public Service, he was recalled, during the Peace Process in 2002, to serve under the Secretary to the Prime Minister Mr Bradman Weerakoon, at the Prime Ministers Office. It was during this period that he was able to demonstrate his sensitivity to the question of National Reconciliation. With his wide experience at every level of governance, he was able to provide valuable insights on - How to Unite the People of Sri Lanka after a Long and Bloody War. Mr Markandu was one of the key architects of the National Strategic Plan for Reconciliation, which was formulated with multi stakeholder inputs from a diversity of ethnic, religious and social groups. It was indeed a very humanitarian plan designed to Integrate the People of Sri Lanka at the Emotional, Social, Intellectual and Operational levels. Mr Markandu's sincere contribution to the Crying Need for Peace and Harmony in the country, will definitely bring rich rewards in his Samsaric Journey. May he awaken to the Bliss of Moksha." From Mr & Mrs Devinda & son Geshan.