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His leadership was by example, combining the highest level of Integrity with a &#8221; No Nonsense &#8221; approach to work and ethics that were impossible to surpass and yet worthy to emulate.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #f50581;\">Not surprisingly\u00a0 every young Planter who served under him went on to reach great heights in their own careers thanks to a foundation of Integrity , Commitment and Accountability instilled by their strict disciplinarian&#8221; Peria Dorai&#8221; Boss !. Here lies yet another\u00a0 story of what exemplary leadership can do for a succeeding generation no matter\u00a0 what the field !<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #f50581;\">Following the nationalisation of Plantations in 1975\/76 Wick was appointed to Chair a Regional Board by the Government where his expertise and high standards benefitted a cluster of Estates and with that the numerous personnel who served on those properties.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #f50581;\">He became a much sought\u00a0 after\u00a0 Visiting Agent\u00a0 and it is common knowledge that the bushes flushed green and\u00a0 the tea prices soared on every mark he visited !<br \/>\nHis official residences had beautifully manicured lawns surrounded by exotic roses while his impeccably maintained homes\u00a0 were a joy to visit . Their walls were studded with photos of the many pedigreed handsome canines that surrounded his life ; relationships of love and care\u00a0 may well\u00a0 have inspired the likes of Barbara Cartland \u00a0 to even greater heights !.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #eb0762;\">In retirement he lived initially\u00a0 in\u00a0 rented accommodation in Watapuluwa off Kandy, and I have fond memories of our weekends together enjoying our long walks reminiscing on the positive and negative sides of life and humanity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #eb0762;\">He followed our nation&#8217;s cricket with a passion and was quick to put pen to paper whenever he felt that something in that field needed correction. The media respected his wisdom and often published his views.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #eb0762; font-size: 20px;\">He was blessed in his domestic Saveria , a faithful &#8221; Man Friday &#8221; of almost forty years whose loyalty and respect for his master remained unwavering throughout that period&#8230;.a rare occurrence indeed and yet a reflection of a large and caring heart that Wick hid under a strict and exacting exterior.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #f50581;\">Kalimuttu , his driver of shorter duration was equally devoted but less disciplined as his refusal to give up smoking much to Wick;s anger and dismay eventually took toll of his lungs and Life.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #f50581;\">Needless to say that Wick reciprocated this loyalty by ensuring that the children of his carers\u00a0 were put on career paths that opened doors to greater opportunities.<br \/>\nSadly the collapse of the Golden Key Finance Company where he had a major part of his life savings, cruelly devastated his Life and took inevitable toll of his health .<br \/>\nHe was compelled to move to a retirement home in Bolgoda where he spent his final years in decline.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #f50581;\">His meticulous planning for a contented retired Life that he\u00a0 so richly deserved was shattered by the inexcusable irresponsibility of an Institution he trusted.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #f50581;\">Though miles away Wick, you are very much in my thoughts.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #f50581;\">May you find &#8221; Peaceful Rest &#8221; as you deserve.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #f50581;\">&#8221; Skanda &#8221;<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: #f50581;\">Sri Lanka High Commission,<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 20px; color: 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