I wept when the sad and shocking news of my beloved friend Sadani’s untimely demise was conveyed to me. I cannot believe that Sadani is no more. I have lost not only a sincere and true friend but someone who was also a sister to me.
Sadani breathed her last at a private hospital in Colombo, after ailing for some time.
Our school-going days were the happiest and most memorable time in our lives. The day Sadani first set foot in Good Shepherd Convent, Kotahena is still vivid in my memory. She was a chubby, cheerful and cute little girl, shy, soft-spoken, gentle and genial. We become the best of pals.
Not long after completing her schooling, Sadani walked down the aisle with Rukshan. The happy couple migrated to Dubai, and Sadani came back for her first confinement. She would never fail to bring a bag of candy and gifts for my two children when she visited. She was full of exuberance and excitement when she talked about life in Dubai.
She was blessed with a baby boy, Yohan, and subsequently a baby girl, Yuthika. When Sadani passed away, Yuthika was seven months old.
I met Sadani for the last time when she came to a private hospital for a medical check-up. I will treasure those precious moments for the rest of my life. Two days later Sadani left us forever. She was 28 years old. Truly, the good die young.
Sadani leaves behind beside her beloved parents, Gladwin and Marriette Pieris, her grieving husband Rukshan, her two lovely children, Yohan and Yukthika .
I will miss Sadani for the rest of my life. Sweet memories of her will linger long in our hearts.
Good-bye Sweet Sadani. May the Angels sing thy praise.
A mass in her memory was said recently at St. Lucia’s Church Kotahena, to invoke the Blessings of the Good Lord.
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