02-10 2020 16:43
wrote:
Dr. Robert Sourjah was such an inspiration to all of us “young kids” when we were trying to emulate him on the rugby field. He will be known to us forever as the Trinity rugby captain in the first ever Bradby Shield game. His personality, however, extended far beyond his prowess on the rugby field. He was the “Good Doctor” on the sidelines while cheering on his alma mater in his later layers. I remember him stitching up a gash on my head after a rugby game at the Nittawela Club House, and following up days later to make sure it was healing with no infection. This epitomizes his caring and nurturing nature. This was further reinforced when I was once in Sri Lanka and my daughter fell ill. Coincidentally, Uncle Robert was also in Sri Lanka at that time with Aunty Inez, and he did not hesitate to take my call and provide counsel and prescribe appropriate treatment. I was fortunate to experience his hospitality on numerous occasions. The two that stand out are the Rugby Captain’s dinner when Rohan was the captain, and the other was the birthday celebration for Rohan’s 21st – which was memorable for all of us lucky enough to attend. It would be sacrilegious if I did not mention the scrumptious spread that Aunty Inez would provide, and us always looking forward to her cooking. Aunty Inez’s Lamprais is legendary, and there are many who have crossed oceans to taste it! Uncle Robert would always ensure that we returned safely back and often would drive us back home even at late hours. As we wrap Uncle Robert in his “Trinity Blazer”, our hearts are heavy, but we celebrate a life that we all can be immensely proud of. To Aunty Inez, Rohan & Dianne, Lalin & Susan, take solace in that Uncle Robert was an exemplary example of a “Trinitian”. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Yushive and Chan Yu.
02-10 2020 16:43
wrote:
Dr. Robert Sourjah was such an inspiration to all of us “young kids” when we were trying to emulate him on the rugby field. He will be known to us forever as the Trinity rugby captain in the first ever Bradby Shield game. His personality, however, extended far beyond his prowess on the rugby field. He was the “Good Doctor” on the sidelines while cheering on his alma mater in his later layers. I remember him stitching up a gash on my head after a rugby game at the Nittawela Club House, and following up days later to make sure it was healing with no infection. This epitomizes his caring and nurturing nature. This was further reinforced when I was once in Sri Lanka and my daughter fell ill. Coincidentally, Uncle Robert was also in Sri Lanka at that time with Aunty Inez, and he did not hesitate to take my call and provide counsel and prescribe appropriate treatment. I was fortunate to experience his hospitality on numerous occasions. The two that stand out are the Rugby Captain’s dinner when Rohan was the captain, and the other was the birthday celebration for Rohan’s 21st – which was memorable for all of us lucky enough to attend. It would be sacrilegious if I did not mention the scrumptious spread that Aunty Inez would provide, and us always looking forward to her cooking. Aunty Inez’s Lamprais is legendary, and there are many who have crossed oceans to taste it! Uncle Robert would always ensure that we returned safely back and often would drive us back home even at late hours. As we wrap Uncle Robert in his “Trinity Blazer”, our hearts are heavy, but we celebrate a life that we all can be immensely proud of. To Aunty Inez, Rohan & Dianne, Lalin & Susan, take solace in that Uncle Robert was an exemplary example of a “Trinitian”. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Yushive and Chan Yu.
