A man lived in many hearts

IN Sri Lanka, demise of a person has lost news value, as every hour a Sri Lankan is facing death caused by this or another reason.

- By Chandrasena Maliyadde

But, the departure of Bradman Weerakoon marks a loss of many lives, many characters, and many facets. Bradman leaves a vacuum that cannot be filled.

His legacy, lasting impact, and the void have no substitutes. His loss is not mourned only by his family, relatives, or friends. The entire country does it. The entire population was his family. There are 1.5 million public servants in the country. Bradman was always the pinnacle and was among the few most respected public servants. His demise marks the end of an era. It marks a profound loss and an absence that leaves a lasting impact and cannot be easily replaced.

His absence is felt more than his presence, and for years to come. He was a man for all seasons and lived in many hearts. The cast, creed, race, status, and place were never in the vocabulary of Bradman Weerakoon. Whatever he was, wherever he was, he was ready to serve. It may be the head of the state, or it may be the poorest of the poor, Bradman Weerakoon was always available and accessible. He was ready to hear, ready to see, and ready to redress them. Bradman leaves behind a legacy of integrity, intellect, and unwavering dedication to public service.

Always ready with the solution