Seekku Baduge Wimalasena De Silva Archives

SBW DE SILVA, AN EXEMPLARY POLICEMAN-BY MERRIL GUNARATNE Source:Island Seekku Baduge Wimalasena De Silva, well known as “SBW,” departed from this world on July 25, 2021. He was a household name in the police, and enjoyed the respect and admiration of society. We usually go to great lengths to extol the qualities and achievements of the dead. In doing so, we also bury shortcomings in those we write eulogies about, with consideration for respect and courtesy. But the case of SBW is different. He was an exemplar of honour, rectitude, honesty and principles. He lived the way he worked as a policeman, and he applied to his profession, the same principles he observed in his private life. There were no differences and distinctions. In this context, he was unique and extraordinary. He observed the highest, impeccable standards as a private citizen in all his dealings, leaving no room for anyone ...