18/09/2026
A NOTE OF THANKS AND GRATITUDE
On behalf of the family of the late *Mr. P. H. Leelanda, Founder of **Ragama Pharmacy, Leesons Hospital and the Leesons Group*, we wish to express our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who stood by our family during this time of profound sorrow following his passing.
We sincerely thank the *clergy and members of Buddhist temples and Catholic churches* who offered prayers, blessings, condolences and spiritual support, and those who joined us in paying their final respects.
Our deepest appreciation also goes to the *medical community, including medical consultants, doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals and staff of Leesons Hospital and Ragama General Hospital, as well as all employees of the **Leesons Hospital and Leesons Group*, whose presence, support and kindness were a great source of strength to the family.
We extend our sincere thanks to the *Ragama Police Station and the officers of the other police stations in the surrounding area* for their assistance, cooperation and support in maintaining order and facilitating the funeral arrangements. Your dedicated service and assistance during this difficult time are deeply appreciated by the family.
We are equally grateful to our *relatives, friends, colleagues, business associates and well-wishers* who travelled from near and far to attend the funeral, visited our home, sent messages of condolence, offered prayers and supported us in numerous ways.
We extend our special thanks to the *people of Ragama and the surrounding communities*, whose presence and heartfelt expressions of sympathy demonstrated the deep bond that Mr. Leelanda shared with the community. Your participation in our grief and your kindness during this difficult time will remain deeply cherished by our family.
We are also grateful to everyone who conveyed their condolences and shared their memories and tributes through *social media and other means of communication*. Every message, call, visit, prayer and gesture of kindness brought comfort to us.
The overwhelming support extended to our family has reminded us of the many lives that Mr. Leelanda touched throughout his journey. We take comfort in knowing that his life, service and contribution to the community will be remembered by so many.
While words cannot adequately express our gratitude, please accept our sincere and heartfelt thanks for *sharing our sorrow, honouring his memory and standing beside our family during this difficult time*.
*May he attain the Supreme Bliss of Nibbana.*
With deepest gratitude,
*The Family of the Late Mr. P. H. Leelanda*