The day the unspeakable took place through out Sri Lanka and in countries across the world, the ensuring hours, days and weeks evoked feelings of grief, fear & sympathy.

This disaster created a feeling of solidarity, among people, whatever their nationality, religion, race, language or political affiliation might 26th December 2004 were witnessed on the faces and in the words and tears of countless thousands.

Medical teams, police personnel, rescue teams and non government organizations such as ours rose to the occasion to do everything in their power to help those who were affected.

These are sights, news and personal accounts and memories that will never be erased from those who witnessed the disaster, and they will forever under score the dauntless courage of the human spirit when put to the test.

The response to their tragedy could we overwhelming, but perhaps not overwhelming the one considers what people of goodwill, of honor, of faith and compassion of when faced with a human catastrophe of this magnitude.

The Lions Clubs International Foundation provided us $10,000 emergency grant to each of the three Districts 306A, B and C. LCIF created a special Tsunami disaster victims fund and appealed to the entire world of lionism for assistance with in terms of funding as well as relief assistance.

The response from Multiple Districts, Districts, Clubs and Individual Lions was overwhelming and it is heartening to know that the LCIF is considering an grant of US $ 3.9 million towards construction of 3000 houses by the Lions of Multiple District 306 Sri Lanka.

The Lions of Multiple District 306 under the leadership of the council chairperson and the three District Governors are now faced with the greatest challenge both in terms of their personal leadership and co-orporation of all others to answer the demands of the moment.

Perhaps the greatest challenge and obligations once in a life time to fulfill by our brothers and sisters.

An opportunity to focus the image, our grate movement to focus our leadership skills and to display our service commitments by our fellow citizens.

“Our associations slogan is Liberty, Intelligence, Our Nations Safety”

It is time for every Lion in every part of Sri Lanka to step forward let our candle light vigil pay respect to the thousands of man, women and children who’s lives were lost or forever change by this disaster.

It was a defiant spectacle of solidarity by the Lions from all parts of the world. “ Know in your hearts you will never be alone”

Though the pain, grief and the heartache is still there – we need to resolve and delicate ourselves to come to the assistance of those families affected.

ID Asoka de Z. Gunasekera