Brigadier Bhathiya Jayathillake (RSP, IG)

To some you may be forgotten
To others a part of the past
But to us who loved and lost you
Your memory will always last
Though your smile is gone forever
And your hand we cannot touch
Still we have so many memories
Of you Bhathiya......that's dear and loved so much
You left us quietly
Your thoughts unknown
But left us a memory,
We are proud to own.
It's lonely here without you,
We miss you more each day
For life is not the same to us
Since you were called away.

Sadly - missed and
remembered with undying
love by your loved ones
Shashika Jayathilake and
two daughters.

(Late Brig Bhathiya Jayathileka died in action whilst serving as the Brigade Commander 541 Brigade at Elephant Pass on April 22, 2000)