Good News From Jayam – September 1, 2021 –  Reminder: piyali markalanda – lorraine liyanage – suntheralingam – isuru karunatillaka – virginia tehun   Sri Lanka Foundation’s Virtual Sri Lanka Day Watched by Thousands Worldwide President Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s Speech About Sri Lanka and Covid 19 (In Sinhala) Piyali Markalanda Daughter of Ananda and Kalyani Markalanda Beautiful Wedding at Golf Resort in Palos Verdes, Ca. (Photos by Moran Moran) Happy 21st Birthday Isuru Karunatillaka San Fernando Valley, Ca. (Photos by Moran Moran)   elanka.com.au (click above link) Jayam’s Choice “Bye Bye Love” by the Everly Brothers RIP to Don Everly who passed away on August 24th 2021 (Please click on arrow) Beautiful Mahogany Table and Chairs From Sri Lanka – For Sale in Los Angeles  Beautiful Solid Mahogany (hand carved) Round Dining Table with revolving center Lazy Susan and six carved chairs., Matching Mahogany Crockery Cabinet-all made in Sri Lanka and approx 40 ...

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Vale Elvis ‘Ricky’ Thurgood by Ryan Reynolds Source:-racing Racing is mourning the loss of popular jockey Elvis ‘Ricky’ Thurgood. Thurgood, who suffered a catastrophic fall at Caulfield in the 1980 Easter Cup, died peacefully at Melbourne’s Alfred Hospital overnight, aged 62. Thurgood was on board Taras Regent when tragedy struck, with his mount suffering a fatal heart attack and collapsing. Thurgood was rushed to hospital and doctors told the family it was unlikely he would survive the night. His injuries included a traumatic brain injury of the highest magnitude, as well as extreme and multiple physical deficits that saw him require round-the-clock care for his every need. But showing unbelievable spirit and courage, Thurgood not only survived but thrived for 41 more years. He is survived by his parents Noel and Doris, brother Derek and sister Debbie, as well as his immediate family Brian, Wendy, Andrew, Kellie and Vanessa. “As ...

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OBITUARY – ELVIS ‘RICKY’ THURGOOD A very sad exit of Ricky Thurgood dearly beloved son of Doris and Noel Thurgood of Caulfield, Victoria, who loved Elvis so much, he was always referred to as Elvis, which he, in turn,  responded to, with a smile. While sending my sincere condolences to his entire family, I must add that Ricky’s parents, to their credit, gave up nearly everything in life, to look after this son, after his tragic accident, and I was privileged to know them both, personally. I will now pass on to the obituary notice I have just read, with genuine sadness, so rest in peace now Elvis Ricky Thurgood, and may God bless you and keep you in His care, forever. Desmond Kelly. (Editor-in-Chief) eLanka.  Victorian racing mourns loss of popular jockey Elvis ‘Ricky’ Thurgood, 62 Gilbert Gardiner Source:-heraldsun The entire Victoria racing family is mourning the loss of Elvis ...

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