{"id":90704,"date":"2022-04-24T07:54:46","date_gmt":"2022-04-24T07:54:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/websitedesigns.com.au\/elankanew\/?p=90704"},"modified":"2022-04-28T18:10:39","modified_gmt":"2022-04-28T18:10:39","slug":"tribute-to-dr-gamini-goonetilleke-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/websitedesigns.com.au\/elankanew\/tribute-to-dr-gamini-goonetilleke-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Tribute to Dr. Gamini Goonetilleke"},"content":{"rendered":"<header class=\"inner-h\">\n<h1 class=\"innerheader\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 24px; color: #800000;\"><strong>Tribute to Dr. Gamini Goonetilleke<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n<figure id=\"attachment_90705\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-90705\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-90705 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/websitedesigns.com.au\/elankanew\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Tribute-to-Dr.-Gamini-Goonetilleke-e1650786584968.jpg\" alt=\"Tribute to Dr. Gamini Goonetilleke\" width=\"600\" height=\"564\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-90705\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">Dr. Gamini Goonetilleke (right) hands over a copy of the book to Guest Speaker S. Skandakumar <\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><strong>Source<\/strong>:<span style=\"color: #800000;\"><a style=\"color: #800000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ft.lk\/opinion\/Tribute-to-Dr-Gamini-Goonetilleke\/14-733734\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ft.lk<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\"><strong>The launch of the second book about a dedicated surgeon\u2019s experiences in the war zone took place at the auditorium of the College of Surgeons at Torrington Place before a packed audience on 7 April. Guest Speaker was former High Commissioner of Sri Lanka in Australia<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">S. Skandakumar. Here are excerpts from his speech.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">When my Sandhurst-trained brother-in-law Maj. Gen. Balaratnarajah, one-time Commander of the Volunteers, and Chief of Staff, of the Army said to me that there was a Sri Lankan doctor doing some amazing work with their injured soldiers, I could not have imagined that 30 years later, I would be speaking at the launch of that surgeon\u2019s second book, the \u201cExtra Mile\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">I am both humbled and honoured Gamini, that you invited me to speak today, and thank you for the opportunity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">In an extraordinary journey of a never-ending mile, surrounded by chilling experiences, Gamini, to quote from his own words, learnt lessons, overcame obstacles, crossed bridges, took risks, and embarked on adventures to achieve his goals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">Today having accomplished all he set out to do, he stands tall, bearing true testimony to that ever famous song by Frank Sinatra, \u201cI did it My Way\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">His professionalism was enhanced by his compassion, and consequently his treatment of his patients revolved exclusively around the nature of their injuries and not their identity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">A truly outstanding product of St. Joseph\u2019s College, he entered medical college with humility and excelled in the sporting field there too.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">He appreciated the opportunity his country gave him to become a doctor, and so when he qualified as a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons in the UK, and had an attractive horizon ahead of him overseas, he chose to return to Sri Lanka to serve the people and repay his debt to the country he loved!<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">When he completed his challenging and exhausting journey as a professional, he retired with the same humility, a true hallmark of greatness. A devout Christian, Gamini believed that his hands were blessed by the Heavenly Father to heal the sick and he remained unfailingly faithful to the Oath of Hippocrates that he took on graduating. He was inspired in his noble work by his faith in God and the support of his dear wife Shelendra and gifted children who must have endured many sleepless nights as Gamini battled relentlessly in serious conflict zones to save lives and limbs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">The sorrow, pain, anxiety, anger and outrage that he witnessed first-hand led him to lament how a whole generation had to suffer for the follies and misdeeds of power-hungry racial politicians. Yes marginalisation had led to radicalisation and discrimination to extremism, at phenomenal cost and loss of lives to the nation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">Today we stand united as a nation after having been brought down to our knees in our personal circumstances, by these destructive racial divides, among other insidious conduct, and the ensuing strength is there for the world to see.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">The horrific injuries he encountered that he on occasion innovative and improvised to heal, pained him as much when he knew that those injuries were inflicted by one Sri Lankan on another.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">He was always blessed in his noble intentions because they were matched by sincere action. The proof of this was seen in the second lease of life he provided for many who gave up for death, and some who benefitted from those gifted hands have shown their gratitude by being here today.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">Among them is Charith, who having lost an arm decapitated from his shoulder, and rendered totally blind in a mine explosion, recovered to marry and father three children.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">I was photographed with him on arrival and the picture is one I will frame and hang in my home till God calls time on my life.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">Thank you Gamini for demonstrating the true meaning of being a patriot of our country, and the Extra Mile is indeed a truly absorbing journey of immense courage, innovation, commitment and compassion that should be experienced by every Sri Lankan.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">So to you my friend, a medical icon and a gift from God, whose thoughts when in a place of worship, have always matched his deeds when outside it, I join a multitude of those less fortunate than us, and friends, to say, thank you and may God\u2019s blessings continue to be with you and your lovely family.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"row d-none d-lg-block\">\n<hr \/>\n<div>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">I would be grateful if you could publish the attached links \/ flyer \/ Review by Sunday Times and details of where the book is available for the benefit of those who may be interested in reading this book.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">The book authored by Dr Gamini Goonetilleke titled \u2013 THE EXTRA MILE : A surgeon\u2019s experiences was launched on 7<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0April 2022 at the Auditorium of The College of Surgeons of Sri Lanka. The book is now available at<\/span><\/p>\n<ol style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">Sri Lanka Medical Association, No 6 Wijerama Mawatha, Colombo 7<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">Barefoot Book shop \u2013 Colombo 3<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">Vijitha Yapa Book shops \u2013 Thurstan Road \/ Flower Road \/ Nugegoda<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">No 22 Sulaiman Avenue, Colombo 5 \u2013 phone 0777 794 107<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">On line platforms \u2013\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.pererahussein.com\/\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/www.pererahussein.com&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1651201313172000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0Tkdy8Bwp6Eybu1JHwLuZS\">www.pererahussein.com<\/a>\u00a0 \/\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.books.lk\/product\/the-extra-mile\/\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.books.lk\/product\/the-extra-mile\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1651201313172000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0p1tD7UzY8H8jeQZmAY_2H\">https:\/\/www.books.lk\/product\/the-extra-mile\/<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Sarasavi Book Shop &#8211; Nugegoda<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">\u00a0Review of book<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">The Extra Mile is the dramatic story of this eminent surgeon\u2019s experiences across 40 years of venturing far beyond the call of duty to serve in theatres of war, confronting heavy odds to save lives. Gritty yet compelling, it is profoundly moving in the lengths he has gone to, in his dedication to serving humanity, driven by his abiding faith in God. The Extra Mile is equally the story of the conflict that ripped this country apart for 30 years and the appalling misery it caused is seen firsthand through the eyes of a compassionate and caring Sri Lankan<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">\u00a0 \u00a0<strong>THE SUNDAY TIMES<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">Further links to reviews and speeches at the launch are attached<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">Link to the pre- Launch review ( Daily Mirror) &#8211;\u00a0<span style=\"color: #000080;\"><a style=\"color: #000080; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/drgamini.org\/the-extra-mile-book-launch\/\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/drgamini.org\/the-extra-mile-book-launch\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1651201313172000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1alVXNPq2f5qEWIQhmvmV5\">https:\/\/drgamini.org\/the-extra-mile-book-launch\/<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">\u00a0Link to the post- Launch review (Sunday Times) &#8211;\u00a0<span style=\"color: #000080;\"><a style=\"color: #000080; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/drgamini.org\/2022\/04\/16\/the-extra-mile-post-book-launch-review-by-desamanya-m-d-d-pieris\/\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/drgamini.org\/2022\/04\/16\/the-extra-mile-post-book-launch-review-by-desamanya-m-d-d-pieris\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1651201313172000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2Q956aCmSIXUyVlML6qMC2\">https:\/\/drgamini.org\/2022\/04\/16\/the-extra-mile-post-book-launch-review-by-desamanya-m-d-d-pieris\/<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">\u00a0Link to the speech of Mr. Somaskandar Skandakumar at the book launch &#8211;\u00a0<span style=\"color: #000080;\"><a style=\"color: #000080; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/drgamini.org\/2022\/04\/16\/speech-by-mr-somasundaram-skandakumar\/\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/drgamini.org\/2022\/04\/16\/speech-by-mr-somasundaram-skandakumar\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1651201313172000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0pc-owC0wHjHW6x0Db4fKP\">https:\/\/drgamini.org\/2022\/04\/16\/speech-by-mr-somasundaram-skandakumar\/<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #000000;\">\u00a0Link to the speech of Dr Anula Wijesundere at the book launch &#8211;\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/drgamini.org\/2022\/04\/16\/the-extra-mile-book-launch-speech-by-dr-anula-wijesundere\/\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/drgamini.org\/2022\/04\/16\/the-extra-mile-book-launch-speech-by-dr-anula-wijesundere\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1651201313172000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0UTL9zbt1OG9FWnGrvSakz\">h<span style=\"color: #000080;\">ttps:\/\/drgamini.org\/2022\/04\/16\/the-extra-mile-book-launch-speech-by-dr-anula-wijesundere\/<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tribute to Dr. Gamini Goonetilleke Source:ft.lk The launch of the second book about a dedicated surgeon\u2019s experiences in the war zone took place at the auditorium of the College of Surgeons at Torrington Place before a packed audience on 7 April. 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