tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6908362959739425575.post75915657359994851..comments2024-03-29T07:54:12.874+00:00Comments on MEI's Barry Wills: Prof. Laxman ("Lucky") Amaratunga 1943-2016MEIhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14834780351452765156noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6908362959739425575.post-90588932634363274802016-06-05T21:13:36.757+01:002016-06-05T21:13:36.757+01:00Many years ago METSOC held its annual meeting in S...Many years ago METSOC held its annual meeting in Sudbury. I was scheduled to give a presentation on some of our work on column flotation. Sadly a couple of weeks prior to the conference I ruptured one of my achilles tendons and was on crutches. I contacted Lucky as one of the conference organizers suggesting that in my current state it would not be possible to attend. Lucky replied, Mike, not a problem. We will make arrangements to accommodate your condition with transport and a suitable room at the conference hotel. He was as good as his word, kindness as ever. I was so pleased to have been able to attend, as it was my last opportunity to chat with Keith Brimacombe during the meeting. Keith passed away towards the end of that year. We had been close friends dating from our student days at Imperial College. <br />Lucky will be missed. His passing marks one more loss of the old guard. Mike Fairweather, Christina Lake, B.C.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6908362959739425575.post-56227515779655494652016-05-26T00:06:03.054+01:002016-05-26T00:06:03.054+01:00Rest in Peace Lucky.
Dave Middleditch, Blue CoastRest in Peace Lucky.<br />Dave Middleditch, Blue CoastAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6908362959739425575.post-20591749125472209132016-05-24T12:25:37.004+01:002016-05-24T12:25:37.004+01:00One of the nicest and most positive people I have ...One of the nicest and most positive people I have had the good fortune to know! My deepest sympathies to his family.<br />Brian Flintoff, Consultant, CanadaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6908362959739425575.post-17439382273555346892016-05-23T08:38:23.214+01:002016-05-23T08:38:23.214+01:00You are the best of the profs I had...your legacy ...You are the best of the profs I had...your legacy lives on in us!!<br />Onkgopotse Busanang, Tati Nickel Mining Co., BotswanaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6908362959739425575.post-74303506121840859852016-05-21T17:21:05.894+01:002016-05-21T17:21:05.894+01:00Truly a sad news of Lucky passing away a lovable m...Truly a sad news of Lucky passing away a lovable man of great Enthusiasm. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6908362959739425575.post-69564751384307905382016-05-21T11:09:13.582+01:002016-05-21T11:09:13.582+01:00Truly saddening news, amazing professor and dear f...Truly saddening news, amazing professor and dear friend, I always looked forward to seeing him every year at the CMP.<br />Erin Legault-Seguin, SGS Minerals Services, CanadaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6908362959739425575.post-72106442561379579002016-05-20T10:15:47.723+01:002016-05-20T10:15:47.723+01:00A real man, a father, a husband, a mentor, a great...A real man, a father, a husband, a mentor, a great professor, and an overall lovable man! I will miss you Lucky. Xoxo<br />Renee Barrette, Hatch, CanadaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6908362959739425575.post-74302545878626766972016-05-19T20:38:36.904+01:002016-05-19T20:38:36.904+01:00Very sorry to hear of Lucky’s passing. Like many i...Very sorry to hear of Lucky’s passing. Like many in Canada I got to know Lucky from his tireless promotion of student activities through the CMP. He championed the CMP Student Essay prize, arranging the evaluation team, and following up with numerous emails to us laggard professors. For that and his other contributions to education the mineral processing community owes Lucky a big thanks. <br />James A. Finch, McGill University, CanadaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6908362959739425575.post-12239530667237720562016-05-19T13:52:15.724+01:002016-05-19T13:52:15.724+01:00Lucky and I were batch-mates in Peradeniya. After ...Lucky and I were batch-mates in Peradeniya. After graduating in 1969 we went on our separate ways and it was only in 1974 when our paths crossed again in England. I visited him and Nandani a few times in Birmingham where their hospitality and warmth still moisten my eyes. The last time we met were at the University of Toronto where Lucky had just started as a Research Associate in metallurgy. Of course we were not in contact since then, but I was aware and very proud of his outstanding professional achievements in metallurgy. That he was suffering from a debilitating illness I knew, but exactly what it was I came to know only today. Only a few Sri Lankans achieved the heights he managed in the field we shared. The courage and bravery he displayed over the last ten years has to be legendary. What I remember most vividly about him was his sincerity,openness and the radiance of his smile whenever we met. May I offer my condolences to his lovely wife and children. May he attain Nibbana. Mali Maliyasena, Canberra, Australia Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6908362959739425575.post-9459384896593667822016-05-19T08:51:02.173+01:002016-05-19T08:51:02.173+01:00I first met Prof Lucky and his lovely wife almost ...I first met Prof Lucky and his lovely wife almost ten years ago when they visited the JKMRC. An insightful and a well articulated professional! My condolences to his family. <br />Rajiv Chandramohan, Ausenco, AustraliaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6908362959739425575.post-77088812946425220212016-05-18T20:19:51.281+01:002016-05-18T20:19:51.281+01:00Barry, sorry to hear the news. Lucky was a good fr...Barry, sorry to hear the news. Lucky was a good friend. Fathi Habashi<br /><br /><br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6908362959739425575.post-83132669675516436652016-05-18T19:36:56.133+01:002016-05-18T19:36:56.133+01:00I was sorry to learn the sad news about Lucky. I f...I was sorry to learn the sad news about Lucky. I find I can remember the students we taught in those early days far more clearly than those of a later vintage and Lucky therefore remains a vivid character in my mind’s eye. Its good that you kept in touch all those years. Please tell his family that I remember him with affection.<br />Richard Edwards, Malvern, UK<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6908362959739425575.post-90927147512090415552016-05-18T18:23:58.003+01:002016-05-18T18:23:58.003+01:00Very sad news - a warm passionate person who stood...Very sad news - a warm passionate person who stood tall in Canadian metallurgy<br />Steven Williams, Pasinex Resources Ltd, CanadaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6908362959739425575.post-7632900533157652842016-05-18T15:31:25.538+01:002016-05-18T15:31:25.538+01:00Sad news indeed. Lucky was one of those students y...Sad news indeed. Lucky was one of those students you always remember. As well as being very intelligent and extremely hard working he was always cheerful and full of fun. After he graduated I met him a few times including the 1991 Conference you have the photo from and I watched his career develop. It is a fitting tribute to his life and work that he has received the International awards. Please pass my condolences on to his family.<br />Keith Atkinson, Cornwall, UKAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com