Sri Lanka, Sept. 6 -- "More things are wrought by prayer than this world dreams of". These immortal lines of Alfred Lord Tennyson reflected admirably in the life of late Roland De Alwis, who passed away on August 31, 2024, after a brief illness.

It is with great sadness that we write this tribute to our loving Dada. When we lose a loved one, we have to endure pain, grief, desolation and emptiness. In fact, a loss of a father is irreparable and devastating, no matter how young or old the children are and remembering our Dada, who was always loving and devoted, understanding and affectionate. Indeed, he lavished his love and care on material resources to keep the family happy and advance his children. His guidance, advice, concern and his ...