It's with profound sadness we received the untimely demise of our mighty musical genius, Nihal Annan. His love for music and his passion for guitar were there from his tender age and it bloomed out to be an extra ordinary talent in his later years.I remember him very well from my primary at the school drama production for his acting as “King Sangilian”. Nihal Annan was an elegant, handsome young man, who filled the hearts of everybody (of course mostly girls) in Jaffna. Every one was attracted to his divine music and to his unique majestic voice. He composed and performed many songs. His first composition “AMMA” was chosen by the Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation and Nihal annan was invited to perform at the SLBC. Nihal annan was the guiding star to young musicians and he encouraged them by conducting talent shows. He was helping with fund raising events to many schools, churches and other charity organisations through his music. His charitable mind started from his school days. All his talents, his time and efforts were provided voluntarily. Such was his nature and kindness. He extended his kindness to his ailing patients in the hospital. Nihal annan’s passion turned towards his second mother, his Alma Mater, where he initiated, organised and executed mammoth shows for St Patrick’s College, that led the way to form a much wider SPC Jaffna Alumni. His record sales have not been beaten yet. Nihal Annan was honoured by Mr Vetha Louis on behalf of SPC Jaffna AA UK, for his services to the Alma Mater at the Christmas ball in 2019. His selfless hard work, the ever willingness to help and the ability to deliver it whole heartedly to his Alma Mater will always be appreciated by the global Patricians for years to come. A warm, gentle, kind hearted person with an infectious smile that always lights up the room. We share the pain with his Mum Aunty Antonia, Wife Antoinette akka, children Sujit, Pio and Francesca, siblings Shiranee akka and Niranjan, the loved ones and the rest of the family. May his soul enjoy eternal rest with his creator. Mariasoosai Pathmarajah President SPC Jaffna AA UK.