President pays last respects to Sir Arthur C. Clarke
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President Mahinda Rajapaksa pays his last respects to Sir Arthur C. Clarke, the pioneering Science Fiction Writer and Visionary. (20/03/2008)
Sir Arthur passed away at a private hospital in Colombo in the wee hours of yesterday. He was 90. The remains are lying at his "Leslie House" at No. 25, Barnes Place, Colombo 07. Thereafter, large crowds arrived there to pay last respects. President Rajapakse also paid his respects to this Fiction Writer this morning. Thereafter, he exchanged views with close associates of Sir Arthur, about the funeral arrangements and expressed full support in the conduct of the funeral.
Prime Minister Ratnasiri Wickremanayake also paid his last respects to this great Science Fiction Writer. He said the entire world is saddened by the death of Sir Arthur who saw the future of the world with his eyes.
This great scientist had authored more than 100 books, which received many awards and prizes both nationally and internationally. Sri Lanka conferred on Sri Arthur many honours and accolades including the highest civilian honour "Lanka Abhimanaya" in 2005. Sir Arthur made Sri Lanka his home in 1956 and became the first foreigner to be granted resident guest status in 1975, while remaining a British citizen. He was a versatile and multi-faceted personality of high intellect and erudition. Sir Arthur received the Marconi prize in 1982. It was he who took initiatives to launch the Arthur C. Clarke Centre at Katubedda in Moratuwa for the benefit of Sri Lankan children, investing 550,000 US Dollars. He served as Chancellor of the Moratuwa University from 1979 to 2002. The President in recognition of Sir Arthur's invaluable contribution and selfless service to the nation accorded state patronage to the celebration of his 90th birthday on 16th December 2007. It was graced by eminent personalities.
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| R.I.P THE BEST ... ( 8 months ago by djceylon) |
| R.I.P THE BEST PERSON IN THE WORLD |
| R.I.P ( 8 months ago by djceylon) |
| R.I.P |
| I am so sad that he ... ( 7 months ago by markjayaweera) |
| I am so sad that he has departed this world. A great visionay. Man of peace. His hope for a better future for mankind endered him to all. When I was living in Sri Lanka during the 1980s he was a constant feature on Sri Lankan TV News, his programs were constantly shown on TV. I always excited waited for any news regarding ACC. Because it was always interesting never boring. It is hard to believe is gone. He was such a part of Sri Lankan landscape for so long. RIP ACC. I will always remember you. |
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