Text and Pix Dushiyanthini Kanagasabapathipillai
Grave site decorated with fresh flower, and candles
Rays of sun breaking through at the grave site
Lal Wickrematunge, older brother of Lasantha Wickrematunge is seen grieving at his brother’s grave
Lasantha Wickrematunge’s fifth death anniversary was marked today. Family members, friends, and colleagues gathered at his grave site in Kanatte in the morning to pay tribute. His grave was decorated with pink, and off white lotus flowers, and other flowers. Pink and white candles, and incense sticks were lit. A memorial service too was held at the site.
Lasantha Wickrematunge was the Founding Editor of the Sunday Leader, and was killed by masked men on motorbikes, on the 8th of January 2009, while he was on his way to work. A suspect has died under Police custody, while the other was released due to lack of evidence. Justice is yet to be delivered.
Lasantha Wickermatunge’s brothers lighting candles to remember their beloved brother
Lit and placed to remember
During a memorial service
Singing at the site
Portrait of Lasantha Wickematunge at the site
Rest to Remember
“UNBOWED AND UNAFRAID”
Recalling and sharing their memories of Lasantha Wickrematunge
Courtesy: PassionParade ~