There were many people in the past and they came to our lives with greatness. However, we might not have interest for everyone, among whom one or two characters would be there like a huge tree, which we respected most. Among those different characters, I met an admirable character in my life. That character could be taken as a very different, admirable, honorable and most respectful person not only for me but also for many other people. He was a shelter, and a huge roof for many fellow beings. He had been spending his precious time for the education of the children. That great person helped me too to improve my English knowledge, which was in very pathetic condition. Sometimes I felt that he was not a teacher, but also a great scholar. His advice was immeasurable for me.
He provided his great services to the both people of the villages and the communities. There was always truthfulness in his words. He was simple and humble and everyone admired his great virtues and good qualities. At the same time, he was a hero among the elders and the young people. His did not want many things, but he just wanted to serve his society in which he lived. He identified the weak points of his society and wanted to cure those weaknesses. Therefore, everybody respected him. He treated everyone as equal without any discrimination. Sometimes he was like a friend with his companionship.
He understood my strong desire to learn English. He was aware of my little knowledge in English language . One day he told me, “You must speak English very well”, he also said that I should speak with him. After that, he did not speak to me in Sinhala. Whenever I met him, he spoke me only in English. It was great support for me to develop my language skill in English. Whenever we spoke in English, everyone looked at us with contempt. Nevertheless, he was not to leave the effort on the half way. H e was really happy and interested in our success. Since I wanted to become an English teacher, I informed him about my ambition. He received it with a great delight and encouraged me to become an English teacher. He was an uncommon character in this society and his treat was very familiar to me.
All I knew that he was a noble person without making any inconvenience to anybody else in the society. In fact he did not want to waste his valuable time by sitting idle and doing nothing. He was trustworthy and straightforward man. I really admire his great qualities.
Finally, I am going to reveal the character about whom I spoke, It was none other than Rev.Fr. Namal Warnakulasooriya. He is no more with us. Unfortunately, he had to face an accidental death. He will never come to our lives anymore. It was a bitter experience as well as painful memories in my life. In conclusion, I use a proverb to explain the context that is “Haste makes waste”.
He left us on 16th June 2011, while he was participating the “Budubathi gee Programme”, which was organized by him on Poson Full Moon Poyaday. Because of a careless motorcyclist.
“May his soul rest in peace
S. J. V Kamalsha Jayasinghe
Don Bosco Vocational Training Centre,
Nochchiyagama, Anuradhapura
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