Veluppillai Thillanathan was my childhood friend and a playmate during my childhood days at Sangathanai while growing up. He was a good swimmer and good sportsman (Thattu). I lost touch with him after I moved to Colombo, entering the University of Ceylon. Although I kept in touch with his brother, Pathmanathan since; lot of water passed under the bridge, distance and time!! However, it is sad to note his passing suddenly. We like to extend our deepest condolences to his wife Bama and Children and our famous teacher-Menakshi Sambanthar who was our leading light of our time. We pray for the soul of Mr.Thillainathan to -Rest-in-Peace. V.Sithamparapillai, Vancouver, BC, Canada.