th December 2020. Death is inevitable. It comes to all, but when it comes to one who is so close in a relationship. built on values that have mattered, parting is indeed extremely sad. Dion was a gentleman and a friend Par Excellence As a man condemned today to lose his dear friend, tomorrow himself to pass through the gate of darkness, I propose to pen a few words about companion in a long march, snatched away recently as all the participants in the march are destined one day to be. Dion was educated at St.Thomas College, Mount Lavinia. He was actively