Last goodbyes

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The funeral of Anthony Fernando, the fisherman who was killed on Wednesday February 15, during a protest in Chilaw. The picture shows his grieving family saying their final goodbyes. Pix by Hiran Jayasinghe

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Comments - 13

sha Saturday, 18 February 2012 03:09 PM

It is very sad that a husband and a father is killed in vain. Where are we heading to ? The power is more important than a human life ?

Rajakaruna Saturday, 18 February 2012 04:30 PM

The police thugs responsible for this murder must be brought to justice!

Navin Saturday, 18 February 2012 04:32 PM

Heartbreaking to see the loss of a innocent life and a helpless family grieving just because a trigger happy cop decided to take the law into his own hands on orders from the very top people of this land,.

bernard Saturday, 18 February 2012 04:52 PM

It is heart breaking to see the agony of the kids and the family. This is a cold blooded murder. Shame on the person who aimed and pulled the trigger.

jajal Saturday, 18 February 2012 07:30 PM

people when are you going to realize the barbaric acts of this government?

jeevan Saturday, 18 February 2012 07:48 PM

wat do you expect from a broken nation. ?

gajan99 Sunday, 19 February 2012 12:01 AM

Who ask him to go?

Lalith Gunadasa Sunday, 19 February 2012 12:20 AM

Do not stand at my grave and weep,
I am not there; I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow,
I am the diamond glints on snow,
I am the sun on ripened grain,
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning’s hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circling flight.
I am the soft star-shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry,
I am not there; I did not die.

by Mary Elizabeth Frye.

kumara ekanayake Sunday, 19 February 2012 01:18 AM

very sad, Gov. used excessive force to supress demonstraion
He may attain nibbbana

C.J Sunday, 19 February 2012 01:51 AM

Good Bye Brother!! All Sri Lankans are with you and your family.

Calistus Jayatilleke Sunday, 19 February 2012 02:33 AM

Glad to see not a single government politician in sight. Heard they had been chased away when they attempted to visit the funeral house, which is a good sign for the future.

Labby Sunday, 19 February 2012 05:27 AM

His body now free of pain, may his soul rest in peace. Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord and let thy perpetual light shine upon him.

amuda rala Sunday, 19 February 2012 06:24 AM

yes power is more important...what is human life...? we have 20 million...

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