Dr. Robert Sourjah was always uncle Robert to me and all other Rohan's and Lalin's friends. When I addressed him as uncle Robert, it was with the most love, respect and affection since he possessed such unbounded qualities that came to him so naturally with utmost sincerity and humility and touched everyone's heart who knew him closely. His sense of humour and relaxed demeanor always triggered laughter and conversation that we enjoyed thoroughly through out the decades of friendship.I got to know Uncle Robert closely during the times I was roommates with Lalin and Rohan in Texas and again with Rohan in Los Angeles. During those years Uncle Robert and Aunty Inez visited us frequently and we boys were looked after like their own children. Aunty Inez cooked and fed us, cleaned our rooms while he guided us with much needed encouragement and advise while we all enjoyed a drink or two with laughter and great conversation. He was like a father figure and a dear friend to us at the same time. I further had the good fortune of associating him closely during my stay in Sri Lanka before he migrated to Australia and his home was our "harbor" where we shared laughter, exchanged views and bonded with many other friends. Uncle Robert and Aunty Inez took pleasure in entertaining and listening to us the younger generation which no one could ever match up to. He was a highly achieved and respected personality in his profession, in society and by his alma mater. He was my guiding light in many situations and most of all he was the epitome of kindness, humility and humanness. I was truly blessed and privileged to have associated him in my life. Rest in peace Uncle Robert. Although you are gone, you will never be forgotten since you are always in our hearts. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Aunty Inez, Rohan, Deanne, Mark, Kristen, Lalin, Susan and Sarah. With All our love, Pottha, Manori, Dillon and Silana.
Dr. Robert Sourjah was always uncle Robert to me and all other Rohan's and Lalin's friends. When I addressed him as uncle Robert, it was with the most love, respect and affection since he possessed such unbounded qualities that came to him so naturally with utmost sincerity and humility and touched everyone's heart who knew him closely. His sense of humour and relaxed demeanor always triggered laughter and conversation that we enjoyed thoroughly through out the decades of friendship.I got to know Uncle Robert closely during the times I was roommates with Lalin and Rohan in Texas and again with Rohan in Los Angeles. During those years Uncle Robert and Aunty Inez visited us frequently and we boys were looked after like their own children. Aunty Inez cooked and fed us, cleaned our rooms while he guided us with much needed encouragement and advise while we all enjoyed a drink or two with laughter and great conversation. He was like a father figure and a dear friend to us at the same time. I further had the good fortune of associating him closely during my stay in Sri Lanka before he migrated to Australia and his home was our "harbor" where we shared laughter, exchanged views and bonded with many other friends. Uncle Robert and Aunty Inez took pleasure in entertaining and listening to us the younger generation which no one could ever match up to. He was a highly achieved and respected personality in his profession, in society and by his alma mater. He was my guiding light in many situations and most of all he was the epitome of kindness, humility and humanness. I was truly blessed and privileged to have associated him in my life. Rest in peace Uncle Robert. Although you are gone, you will never be forgotten since you are always in our hearts. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Aunty Inez, Rohan, Deanne, Mark, Kristen, Lalin, Susan and Sarah. With All our love, Pottha, Manori, Dillon and Silana.
