Dear Thayalan, it is with much sadness I write this message to a dear cousin, who I grew up with, back in Dehiwela, Sri Lanka. As an older cousin, we spent those early days together and had so much fun at Appamma's house. Subsequently, I was very much part of your family, when my parents lived away from Colombo. The photo of us two together will be a moment I will hold in your memory. Your achievements in Education and Career are one that we all will be proud of. Your humour and smile will be very much missed. I will not forget when you surpised us at my daughters arrangetram in 2005 in London. I was pleased to talk to you at the hospital, while you were in some distress. You will always be missed.