Iam deeply saddened and devastated to hear of the passing of DBS Jeyaraj, undoubtedly one of the finest journalists Sri Lanka has ever produced.
DBS, as he was often referred to, was not merely a journalist. He was a true legend of his profession, whose commitment was extraordinary and unwavering. In an era where many compromised, DBS remained fiercely dedicated to truth, detail, and the pursuit of a story, with remarkable courage and conviction.
To me personally, he was also a damn good colleague and friend. What I will remember most about DBS is his instinctive desire to stand by the underdog and his ability to remain human despite the many complexities of our country and its politics.
Sri Lanka has lost a truly exceptional son and journalism has lost one of its greats.
DBS was a book. An entire newspaper’s worth of space would be necessary to write a review that does justice to his story. That is for later.
My heartfelt sympathies go to Mrs Jeyaraj and her family. Your husband was a true legend and his place in Sri Lankan journalism will remain firmly entrenched. He loved Sri Lanka in an extraordinary way and was a proud Sri Lankan.
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