Sir Arthur C. Clerk bids farewell to the World : 22-03-2008

Renowned Science Fiction Writer Sir Arthur C. Clarke bade farewell to the world today. (22/03/2008)

His last rites were conducted at the Borella General Cemetery at 3.30 pm. A simple funeral was held according to his last will. A large number of people including his relatives paid their last respects to his remains, which were lying at No. 5 Barnes Place in Colombo Seven. The cortege left residence at 3.00 pm for Borella General Cemetery. The Government was represented by a group led by Minister Prof. Tissa Vitharana . Dr. Arthur C. Clarke was 90 years when he passed away on the 19th night. He was offered an honorary citizenship in 1956. Sir Arthur C. Clark is considered the father of the Communication Satellite Technology. All Electronic Media Organisations participated in the observance of one minute's silence at 3.30 pm as a mark of respect. He was a visionary who saw the future of the universe and wished to see peace being ushered to Sri Lanka.

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[bsharporbflat]

He had a great optimism about mankind in most of his work...he left while we are making this planet a total mess: socially, economically, politically, environmentally and all the rest,,because we are a bunch of arrogant, violent and selfish a..holes.

[TheKoodude7]

Wow an epic man. R.I.P and thanks for your insight!

[PsychoAnnalist]

On paper or eReader, there is nothing like an Arthur C. Clarke novel.

[kkeschoi]

My Dear Sir Clake, You are one of my heros in this amazing world of our time. Altough you have got to the other side of life, yet the technology here continues as you are still with us.

I am sure the creator of our Universe is with you and now all science that the world teach have to step down for your spirit to enter into foreverness.

[229095]

Such a great man with such a major impact on science, not just "a sci-fi" writer....and yet the title to this video spells his name "Sir Arthur C. CLERK"?!?!?

[doobedoo22]

What a man - what a life!

[LordEli]

Definately one of the biggest losses to the world I feel, Arthur's a true Legend in my book a great man indeed

[donenoka]

YOU ARE GREAT MAN SIR.

[JohnyBoy169]

Wonderful Person & a true Gentleman

God Bless You & thank You for your

great input & insight & I dealy hope

humanity follows your lead.

Thank You Sir Arthur!!!!

[Bhakthi7]

may hon.Arthur C. Clerk R.I.P. :(