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E-mail appeals from SRILANKA - Vaanampaadi - 01-02-2005 [b]தயவு செய்து எந்த E-mail முகவரியையும் தவறாக பயன்படுத்த வேண்டாம் E-mail appeals: Sri Lanka Sunday, January 2, 2005 Posted: 1:48 PM EST (1848 GMT) Sri Lanka CNN.com: Send us your tsunami tragedy appeal (CNN) -- We have received thousands of e-mails from people seeking news of friends and relatives in areas affected by the tsunamis. Complete this form to send us an e-mail. Please note that we will need to publish your e-mail address. The e-mails are alphabetized by the missing person's last name. E-mails received before December 29 are not sorted. Abeygunarathna, Piyumi I am looking for my pen pal, Piyumi Abeygunarathna. We have been pen pals for years and I am praying for her safety. Please send any information. [email protected] Ahangama, Priya; Mahara; Gunarathna, Ramil; Rosha, Udayanaga [email protected] Al Qadeeri, Abdul Razzak Abdul Rahman We are very worry about my father, who traveled to Sri Lanka from Kuwait Dec. 13. His name is Abdul Razzak Abdul Rahman Al Qadeeri. He is a 51-year-old Kuwaiti. We've tried to contact him but we failed, and we've also talked with the Kuwait embassy but they didn't give us any answer. [email protected] Alagaratnan family We are concerned for the safe return of Kingsley and Salome and their two children who returned to their native Sri Lanka for the holidays. Update: Safely found. Alvares, Jennifer and Vincent Looking for Jennifer and Vincent Alvares at 12 De Alwis Place, Kalutara, Sri Lanka. [email protected] Amerasekera family I am trying to contact Anoma, Ajith and Jasmine Amerasekera. They had gone for a wedding to Colombo, Sri Lanka. Update: Amerasekera family update:contacted and safe. I thank CNN for this service. Amaraweera, Janaka I'm looking for any information about my pen pal, Janaka Amaraweera. His address is Hemananda Mawattha, Beligha junction, Galle. He works as a doctor in a hospital in Colombo. But since it was Christmas season, there is a big chance that he was at his parents' house in Galle. I know that his father is a retired doctor, so this family may be well known in Galle. Who has some information if he and his family are OK? [email protected] Armstrong, Kacey We are desperate for information about our dear friend, Kacey Armstrong. She was traveling with friends to a family reunion. She is 20 years old, 5'5", blonde hair, blue eyes. She is from Los Altos, Mountain View, CA. [email protected] Arsage family I am seeking information about my husband, my two children and my mother. My husband's name is Harbet Arsage. My kids' names are: Kasun Arsage and Hasni Arsage. My mother's name is Samn Vilrta. They live in Galle, Sri Lanka. I am a mother and I am worried. I am crying every day without knowing if they are still alive or dead! I shall be very thankful if someone e-mailed me back with information about my family. [email protected] Ashborn, Alton Alton Ashborn, male, approximately 45, height 5'9", weight 150, hair dyed black, eyes black, nationality Ceyloneys. Last known location he was in the Novaloka Hospital. RM.39, son is looking for him. Ashmenall/Dadart Friends Jackie and Colin with Alex and Matthew, holidaying over Christmas in Sri Lanka. [email protected] Aston, Lynn and Ian I'm looking for Lynn and Ian Aston, diving with Poseidon Divers in Hikkaduwa. [email protected] Attali family Looking for Isabelle Attali, Ugo Attali and Tom Attali (French), missing in south of Sri Lanka (Yala Safari Game Lodge, near Tissamaharama). Denis believes that his family may have been taken by the wave in the direction of the lagoon or that they may have been stuck in their bungalow that was No. 114. Isabelle is nearly 42 (born 01/63), blond, 1.63 m, 65 kg, clear complexion. She has scars (about 30 cm long) on both thighs because she has been operated on at the hips. Her left leg is shorter (approximately 2 centimeters) than the other. She has a dental bridge (up right). Ugo is nearly 8 (01/97), 1.20 m, blond, very short hair, clear complexion. He has recently lost four teeth (two front top, and two front bottom) that have been replaced by adult teeth. He also has a mole in the hair, on the right side. Tom is nearly 5 (born 01/00), 1 m, blond, very short hair, clear complexion. [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Bandara, M. I'm looking for M.M.A. Bandara (Mannauthum Mudiyandelage Ananda Bandara), driver for Jetwing travel and Lets Travel in Sri Lanka. He lives in Kandy (Boyagama Peradeniya), but most of the time [he is] on the road. He his a good friend of [ours]. I didn't get any news since the disaster. [email protected] Barth, Ulrike I'm looking for a co-worker her name is Ulrike Barth with her daughter. [email protected] Bataduwa Kiringodagae, Nandana Hikkaduwa, 277 Galle Road, Sri Lanka, perhaps now living in Galle. [email protected] Balapytiage, Denesia and Pradeep They were visiting parents for the holiday season. They both work and live in Biella, Italy. [email protected] Bertrand family Braine, George; Fawzia; Roy George, his wife Fawzia (U.S.), Roy. They were visiting their families in Sri Lanka. [email protected] Gisela, Machuca and Molinie Bertrand Machuca Gisela (Mexican) and Molinie Bertrand (French). Last known to be traveling in Sri Lanka. [email protected] Berger, Flory Flory, a 3-year-old blond girl, is missing from Tangale. Her parents, Gabi Berger and Michael Noack, are out of hospital and looking desperately for her. [email protected] Brook, Steven [email protected] Brouwer, Johan; Fredje Looking for Johan Brouwer and his friend Fredje, who are both from Amsterdam, Holland. They have been vacationing somewhere in Sri Lanka since the first of December. We have heard nothing and left messages on his phone machine in Amsterdam with no return call. [email protected] Butler, Liam Gunasekera, Upekha Liam Butler, 35, Irish, and his Sri Lankan wife, Upekha Gunasekera, 35. [email protected] Camila, Keisha She was in Abu-Dhabi and went to Sri-Lanka for holidays. She went with her family and has a brother also named Shehan. [email protected] Chaminda I am desperate to know if anyone knows if Chaminda and his family from the Sun Beach hotel in Hikkaduwa have survived. [email protected] Chapman, Ashika I am looking for news of my friend Ashika Chapman, her husband, Greg Chapman, and their two kids. Ashika and Greg are living in Sri Lanka. Greg works for CARE Sri Lanka. Thanks. [email protected] Dayaratne family Mr. A.K. Dayaratne, wife, Sujeewa Gamage, and two children had gone to Hirikatiya, Samagi Pura, Dodang Pahala, Dikwella on December 24. [email protected] De la Croix-Vaubois family Looking for Paul and Stacey de la Croix-Vaubois, and their children, Jacques, Pierre and Emmanuelle. They live in Colombo. If anyone knows of their whereabouts, please assure us of their safety. Thank you. God Bless. [email protected] Delgoda, Dananjaya and family We are urgently looking for information concerning Dananjaya Delgoda and his family from Akurala. They manage the Sea Spray Terrace Guesthouse on Galle Road in Akurala, Sri Lanka. We haven't heard from him ever since the disaster happened and do not succeed getting in contact with them. Does anyone have information about the family? [email protected] De Rosario family Mr. Francis (62), Mrs. Indrani (60), Mr. Roshan (14), Ms. Muriel (15), Ms. Thilini (10) De Rosairo and Mr. Edmond Abeyweera (around 80-85), address: Hallawawatte, Gurubebila, Weligama. [email protected] De Silva, K. Chandra We want information about K. Chandra Sena de Silva. He was a popular tour guide working out of the Triton Hotel in Ahungalla. We wish to know his situation and that of his three children and wife. If anyone can help please e-mail. I would be very grateful. [email protected] De Silva, Harsha and Janeke I am seeking any information on Harsha and Janeke De Silva. They lived in Colombo. He is an economist. Any information would be greatly appreciated. [email protected] De Silva, Siri Looking for update from Dr. Siri DeSilva. Are you OK? The Emergency Department Staff at UPMC, St. Margaret Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, are worried about you, praying for you, your family, and the people of your homeland. We love you, Siri. [email protected] De Silva, S-Sudarshana Manjula I am desperately seeking information about S-Sudarshana Manjula De Silva (Ronnie), who lives and works in Beruwela. His address is Hettimula, nr Galle Road, Beruwela. [email protected] De Zoysa, Natasha I am looking for a college friend who is home in Sri Lanka for the Christmas break with her family. Her name is Natasha De Zoysa. I met her while studying in Australia, where she still goes to school. I got an e-mail from her on Christmas Day, but I have not been able to reach her by phone or e-mail since. Thank you for your help. [email protected] Devi, Marsala and Stephanie I am looking for information on Devi Tredriani, Marsala Adriani and Stephanie Salim, and their families. [email protected] Di Domenico, Thea I am seeking information of my pen friend of 40 years, she lives at 4th Cross Street, Matara. Her name is Thea di Domenico. I am also concerned because I have not received a birthday card in November or a Christmas card. She is in her 70s and lives alone. She has a sister in Colombo, but I do not have her address. Any information concerning Thea will be gratefully received. I will write to her, but it will take some time for the post to get through in view of the disaster. [email protected] Dissanayake, Rukshan and Salinga I am looking for Rukshan and Salinga Dissanayake and their two children. Last heard from them on the 24/12/04. Home address: Madinnagoda Road, Rajagiriya. [email protected] D'Silva family I am searching for my friends, Gianna, Steve, Scott and Lisa D'Silva, who are in Sri Lanka visiting family and friends. The D'Silvas live in Sydney, Australia. If anyone has any information on them, I would appreciate your sending me an e-mail. [email protected] Drinkwater, Peter; Topping, Deborah Has anyone heard from these people? [email protected] Du, Linda and Wu, Zhongchao They arrived in Delhi, India, on December15. In the last two weeks we do not have any info from them. We know that they may go to Sri Lanka during this tourism, which increases our worry substantially. [email protected] Edirisinghe, Dinal I am looking for my good friend Dinal Edirisinghe. Dinal is a student of both Royal College, Colombo, in Sri Lanka and the University of Notre Dame in the U.S. Dinal is 22-23 years old, stocky build, with glasses and an offset left eye. It is believed that Dinal was visiting his family in Sri Lanka over the winter break from Notre Dame. [email protected] Emch, Premetilaka and Budikamadoshanka Budikamadoshanka Emch, 15, and Premetilaka Emch, 35, living in Galle, Sri Lanka. The first is my son and the second is my husband. Since I live in Lebanon, I can't contact them. I've been trying for five days without any response. [email protected] Ferdinand, Ivan Looking for any info on Dr. Ivan Ferdinand and family from Medagoda, Matara, Sri Lanka. [email protected] Fernando family I want to know about my friends Pincity Fernando, from Sri Lanka, his wife, Reyna Fernando, [who] is from Honduras, and their two daughters, Nicole and Rachel Fernando. [email protected] Fernando, Alex Lives in Negombo. [email protected] Fernando, Jude From Negombo. He worked at the Kosgoda beach resort in Kosgoda. [email protected] Fernando, Karl I am a good friend of Karl Fernando. I am looking for the Fernando family who are from Melbourne, Australia. Karl, 16, and his mother and father. Left Australia on Dec. 11. [email protected] Fernando, Keerthi I am looking for Mr. Keerthi Fernando who went to Sri Lanka in mid-December. He works in Vancouver, British Columbia. [email protected] Finch, Darren J. I'm still looking for my 30-year-old friend, Darren J, Finch, somewhere in Sri Lanka. Around 5'11", slim build, brown hair. [email protected] Fonseka, Jamila I am looking for Jamila Fonseka. She and I are colleagues at [the U.S.] Centers for Disease Control. She went to Sri Lanka to visit family over the holidays and we have no word on her or her family. Her brother lives in England, and I do not know if they also were in Sri Lanka. [email protected] Ganeshamoorthy family Seeking information about Ganeshamoorthy family, believed to be living in or around Kollupituja (Majula or Sambasivam) [email protected] Gittings, David Sinhadeewaragama, Koggala, Habaraduwa. The owner of a new hotel just opened. [email protected] Gonidiva, Padinami I am looking for my doctor, (G) Padinami Gonidiva, [who lives] on the west coast. [email protected] Gordon, Vinod Hoping to hear that Vinod Gordon is safe and well. Any news is really appreciated. [email protected] Graham, Steve Travelling with a friend whose first name is Yoshi. [email protected] Gunawardena, Manori Looking for Manori Gunawardena and family. I knew her in 1991 at University of Southern Colorado in Pueblo, Colorado. She then went to Oregon to finish school. I believe she and her family are from around Colombo. Any word would be great. [email protected] Halik, Azha I am seeking information on my penfriend, Azha Halik, 20. She lives in Maradana Road, Beruwalaq, Sri Lanka. [email protected] Hemaratna, A.; A. Suselawathi, G. Kamalratna and A. Yasawathie Looking for relatives living in Galle, Sri Lanka. These are their names: A. Hemaratna, A. Suselawathi, G. Kamalratna and A. Yasawathie. [email protected] Hettiyakandage, Ravindu Fernando; Gordon, Vinod I'm looking for Mr. Ravindu Fernando Hettiyakandage from Colombo and Mr. Vinod Gordon from Kandy. I hope to hear from you soon. [email protected] Hewawasam, Charles Searching for information regarding our dear friend and former pastor, Father Charles Hewawasam. He is the administrator of Our Lady of Matara Shrine in Sri Lanka. [email protected] Hussein, Mohammed and Shanaz Jewellers and friends, formerly of the Ramada Renaissance in Columbo. [email protected] Jarvis, Pat; Barry Leonards Looking for Pat Jarvis & Barry Leonards [email protected] Jayarathna, Judy, Lakmal, Duminda And Sumanarathna, E.D Any info on: Jayarathna, Judy in Balapitiya; Lakmal, Duminda in Darga Town; Sumanarathna, E.D. in Beruwala. [email protected] Jayasoma, H and family They live in Waulagoda, Hikkaduwa. [email protected] Jayasuriya, Priyanka, Shaniya and Asini Looking for Priyanka Jayasuriya (28), Shaniya Jayasuriya (28) and Asini Tihari Jayasuriya (8 months). [email protected] Jayatilaka, Rohan We are looking for any information on Rohan Jayatilaka. He lives at 99 Rosemead Place, Colombo, Sri Lanka. Update: Thank you!! The Children of Rohan Jayatilaka received great news on New Year's Day. They were able to talk to their father and he is well. Thank you for all your help!!! Our thoughts are with you all. Jayawickrama, Heshani Looking for Heshani Jayawickram, 17 years old, tall and slim build, from Thalawathagoda, Sri Lanka. [email protected] Jaywickrama, Neeta We are trying to find out about Neeta Jaywickrama and her family of Lanka, Galhena Road, Beruwala, Sri Lanka. [email protected] Kaczmarczyk, Alex and family I am looking for my father-in-law, Alex Kaczmarczyk, his wife, Helene Valladas, and my sisters-in-law, Delphine Kaczmarczyk (age 14) and Julie Kaczmarczyk (age 12). They were on holiday in Colombo from France. Delphine and Julie are of Vietnamese descent. [email protected] Kalubuwilia, Dinesh My friend Dinesh Kalubuwilia was supposed to have gone home to Sri Lanka to visit family. We believe his girlfriend, Natascha Geral, was with him. We have tried for days to reach him by phone in France, where he currently resides, but no luck. We are unsure if he left before or after the tsunami hit. I do not know in what area his family lives, but I am very worried about him and Natascha. If anyone happens to know anything, please let me know. [email protected] Kandasamy, Indu Has been holidaying in Sri Lanka. [email protected] Karunaratna, Kanchana Work colleague named Kanchana Karunaratna. Born in Sri Lanka -- now living in Australia. Left Perth approximately December 22 with relatives to visit Sri Lanka. [email protected] Kumarawardu family I am looking for the Kumarawadu family who live in Seenigama/Hikkaduwa. [email protected] Kumari, Sanjeenani Nadisani I'm trying to locate my sponsored child, Sanjeenani Nadisani Kumari of Uswetakeiyawa, Sri Lanka. She is with the Christian Foundation for Children and Aging. [email protected] Kuruppu, Chinthaka I am looking for Chinthaka Kuruppu and family. I'm not sure where in Sri Lanka they live, but I would like to know that they are safe. If anyone has information please e-mail me. Thank you! [email protected] Knill, John and Jackie John and Jackie Knill, Caucasian in early 50s. Jackie is 5'6" with shoulder-length brown hair. John is 5'9" with salt and pepper hair. Canadians. Last seen in Khao Lak on Christmas Day. [email protected] Kodikara family I am trying to locate my family. My husband's name is Ranasingha Weerakkodi Pradeep Pyasanna Kumara. They are from Geool and work in Thalgaswala. [email protected] Kohl, Fritz; Jessen, Beate Both are Germans and living in Munich. Fritz is 52, 185 cm, and has brown hair; Beate is 45, 180 cm, and has red hair. They are individual tourists in Sri Lanka, probably in the south. [email protected] Kumare, Jayamini I am looking for my Sri Lankan friends, Jayamini Udaya Kumare, Sujeewa Malshanthi and their family in Ahangama. [email protected] Kurupu family; Seriwadene family Searching for news of Domika and Kamani Kurupu and family living in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Also Laksman (Lucky) Seriwadene and family of the same area. Prayers to the Buddha for their safety. [email protected] Lahir, Mahrouza and Sam They run a small shop just under the lighthouse on Utrecht Bastion in Galle, [email protected] Lakmal, P.D. Ranga Dzmuthu I want to know what happened with my friend. He was working in Riverina Hotel in Beruwala and his name is P.D. Ranga Dzmuthu Lakmal. [email protected] Lakmal, Vilag Trying to locate Vilag Lakmal and his family from Moraglla, Beruwala and any member of the Dapandurage family from the Matugama area. [email protected] Langer, Erez I am looking for Erez Langer and his friend Eddie. They are from Israel. I don't know if they are OK. [email protected] Lebbe, Ishak I am looking for my friend Ishak Lebbe, his wife, Jause, and three childen, Omar, Zeenath and Zainab. [email protected] Long, Sandra Jean Waiting to hear from my sister, Sandra Jean Long, furniture importer from Manhattan, NYC, in Sri Lanka on 12/26/04. [email protected] Mahendra, Thomas I am looking for my roommate. We are students at U.C.I. Thomas Mahendra went home to Sri Lanka to be with his family for the holidays. Please help me find my friend. [email protected] Mahuroof, Ifthikar I'm still looking for IFTHIKAR MAHUROOF, a beloved friend and Muslim gem dealer, and his family from Galle, Sri Lanka. Ifthi is average height and in his late 40s. Phones are not working and mail may not arrive. Here's hope for a successful survival and recovery of all residents. [email protected] Mairos, Helder, Luisa and Andrea I am looking for my friend, Helder Mairos, of Portuguese nationality, who was on holiday in Sri Lanka since December 23 with his wife Luisa (Spanish) and his daughter Andrea (Swiss). [email protected] Manuelpillai, Barbara My co-worker Barbara Manuelpillai and her family were vacationing in Sri Lanka. Barbara's husband is a native of Sri Lanka. We have not heard from them. [email protected] Markandu, Suhirthamalar; Sivakumar Looking for Suhirthamalar Markandu, 26 Division No. 10, Trincomalee. Also Sivakumar, who studied at University of Jaffna between 1990-1992 in economics, from Kurukkalmadam, Batticaloa. [email protected] Marakandage Marie-Jo (French) And her husband Chaminda Marakandage living in Kurunduwatta, near Hikkaduwa. [email protected] Matsumoto, Hikari I am looking for any information about Mr. Hikari Matsumoto, who is my friend. His wife, Setsuko, is alive, and his son is dead. [email protected] also [email protected] and [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], gucchies@[email protected] Monte, Gardner My brother, Gardner Monte, a Filipino merchant marine who is a crew member of MV Sailor, a cargo ship whose last known location was Singapore en route to Sri Lanka and somewhere to Africa. We have not had any communication with my brother since the tsunami tragedy. I would like to inquire the status of this ship and its crew members. This cargo ship is registered under Star Marine Shipping from Greece. [email protected] Muthumala, Gayan, Chaturi, Uditha, Jayantha Four family members missing since the tsunami struck. Chaturi Muthumala, my niece,16; nephews Gayan, 8, Uditha, 9; brother-in-law, Jayantha Muthumala, irrigation engineer -- on vacation in Hambantota, Sri Lanka. Anxious for any news of the others. [email protected] Nachshon, Barry I am looking for information on the safety and whereabouts of my friend, Barry Nachshon, an American residing in Sri Lanka. [email protected] Nanda, Sameera and Sunethra I need information on Nanda Rodrigo who lives in Kadugama; Sameera Jeewantha who lives in Moratuwa; Sunethra Girihagama who lives in Wellehinde; and Ouintus and Ruth de Silva who live in Moratuwa. [email protected] Naryabinda, Guristar and Bathnay I am seeking any information on Guristar Naryabinda his wife Bethnay and a dear friend named Victoria. I have not heard from them since before the tragedy hit. Also any information on a jeweller in Colombo named Nandin. I'm sorry I don't have his last name but any help will be greatly appreciated. [email protected] Nicholson, Champa and Andrew Any information would be very appreciated. [email protected] Olivelle family I would like to ask you for someone. It is a family from London, Essex, named Olivelle, Joseph and Shefalli. They have two children: Arun and Analle. They used to spend Christmas on Sri Lanka. Maybe they didn't go this year. I was their au pair, but I lost contact with them. Thank you. [email protected] Pedersen, Erik My friend Erik Pedersen has a beach restaurant called Bambu on Negombo beach, please contact Australia ASAP. [email protected] Paré, Violette My friend's daughter, Violette Paré, and her husband, Denis Chouinard, and their three children were on vacation in Sri Lanka. Denis is a dimplomat at the Canadian embassy in New Delhi. [email protected] Peeris, Jacintha; Russell Alistair Ross and their children Jacintha Peeris, Alistair Ross Russell and their children, Finlay Ross Russell and Maya Ross Russell. They were scheduled to be at one of the beaches in Sri Lanka. [email protected] Perera I would be grateful if anyone has any information about the Sun n' Sea guest house in Unawatuna, Sri Lanka. It is located about three kilometers from Galle. The owner, Mrs Perera, was a wonderful kind person. I hope she, her staff and her most beautiful place are safe. [email protected] Perera, Dilantha Dilantha Perera (father), Debbie Perera (mother), Amanda Perera (daughter, 8) Dillon (son, 5). They are natives of Sri Lanka but now live in the United States. [email protected] Perera, Dushantha I am looking for my son's pen pal. He lives in Elston Estate, Puwakpitiya, Avissawella, Sri Lanka. His name is Dushantha Perera. His father is unemployed and his mother is a midwife. He is an only child. How much damage was in Avissawella? [email protected] Perera, Elizabeth and family They are visiting family in Sri Lanka. [email protected] Perera, Kanishka I am looking for a dear friend named Kanishka Perera. He is from the town of Kegalla, Sri Lanka, but the last known address I have for him is in Negombo. He and I were both exchange students in Perth, Western Australia together in 1989. I'm fearful that I've lost a dear friend forever. [email protected] Perera, Sam, Praneet, Suneth and Janet I am looking for any information regarding the location of the following people: Huron "Sam" Perera, Praneeth Perera, Suneth Perera, and Janet Perera. U.S. citizens visiting family in Sri Lanka. [email protected] Perera, Lucky I'm looking for one of our colleagues who went back to Sri Lanka for holiday. His name is Talangama D.R.L Perera (Lucky). [email protected] Peeris family Russell, Alistair, Finlay, Ross, Maya and Jacintha Peeris. Scheduled to be at one of the beaches in Sri Lanka. [email protected] Purves, John and Patricia I am looking for news of John and Patricia Purves of Colombo. [email protected] Ponnampalam, Amalan If anyone has any information regarding Amalan Ponnampalam or his family who were attending a family wedding in Sri Lanka, please let me know. I would be most grateful for any information. [email protected] Posadas, Joseph Seaman, 34. They were anchored at sea in Colombo, Sri Lanka when the tsunami happened. MV Westerdiech Star shipping LTD. [email protected] Pratapasinghe, Chathurangani and family I am looking for my friend Chathurangani Pratapasinghe and her family, her father's name is Tissa Pratapasinghe. They live in Colombo in Sri Lanka. [email protected] Priyanthi, P.H. and co. We are trying to get news of our friends from Dallawella, near Galle. If anyone knows anything of P.H. Priyanthi, S.H. Gunaratne, Maduwa, Tarakah, Asanthe or anyone at Sri Gemunu Guest House. [email protected] Pushpa and Abey Looking for news of friends Pushpa and Abey, owners of Amara Guesthouse in Udupila, Mirissa. Can anyone help? [email protected] Puswella, Udaya I'm looking for my friend Udaya Puswella [nickname-Raja] who is a freelance tour guide in Sri Lanka. [email protected] Rajakumar, Nirmala Dear friend and colleague, Nirmala Rajakumar, M.D., ("Nimi") and her daughter. She works at a hospital in New Jersey, visiting Sri Lanka family December to January. May have been in Colombo. May be helping doctor survivors. No word from her. Anyone know if she is OK? [email protected] Ratnayaka, Susantha and family I am looking for Susantha Ratnayaka and his wife and children. They were holidaying in Sri Lanka and Susantha's workmates are keen to find out if he is ok. Any info is greatly appreciated. [email protected] Raveendran, Mr and Angella They have lived in Baticalow, if any one knows anything, contact me at [email protected] Robinson, David Looking for David Robinson Jr. Hometown: Collegeville, Pennsylvania. DOB: 9/14/80. [email protected] Rodrigo, Edgar Who can give more information about Edgar Rodrigo, age about 27, living in Dehiwala. He normally went every day to the beach of Mount Lavinia, entrance Haus Chandra. Can somebody give more information about that part of the beach. For example are there lots of victims etc.? [email protected] Safford, Agnes I am looking for information about Agnes Safford. Agnes is an American. I believe she arrived in Colombo on December 24 and 25, and then may have headed south. Update: Contacted friends in Singapore; she is OK. Salgado, Amila He's a guide (birdwatcher). His hometown is Colombo, but he's always in the field, always on the move. [email protected] Samaratunge, Kushanti Looking for a dear friend, Kushanti Samaratunge, and her son and husband. They were visiting family in Sri Lanka and are from Lake Oswego, Oregon. Please contact with any information. [email protected] Sandamali, Peshila Looking for information about our CCF-sponsored daughter, Peshila Sandamali, 7, and her mother (Sumarawathi) and father. They participate in the CCF-sponsored Galwewa Community Project No. 1566 and are in the Hambantota district in the southern province of Sri Lanka. [email protected] Santana, Mark We are hoping to hear from childhood friend Mark Santana. The last we heard he was leaving India and heading down to Sri Lanka last week, December 20. He has thick, dark curly hair and I believe is growing a thick beard. He stands about 5'9" [and] is Caucasian but has a dark complexion. We would love to hear from him. Kai and Mike. [email protected] Sarojanie, Shamila From Medella Talawa, Waduraba, Galle. [email protected] Scwab, Francoise and Guenter Heidt From Trier, Germany who were vacation in Sri Lanka. [email protected] Segal, Barbara and Boyd, David Need to know information on Barbara Segal and David Boyd who we fear were near Mirissa, Sri Lanka when the tsunami hit. They are of British origin, resident in Sri Lanka. [email protected] Seetharam, Prema My wife's colleague Mrs. Prema Seeetharam, who went to Sri Lanka on a short vacation. We got information about her husband and one son (who are no more) and another son, who is a survivor. We did not get any information about her. [email protected], [email protected] Selvaratnam, Anne Ishani Looking for my roommate Anne Ishani Selvaratnam. If anyone knows anything let me know asap. [email protected] Senarath, Amith Desperately seeking Mr. Amith Senarath, Guest Relations Executive at Neptune Hotel, Beruwala, Sri Lanka. Has anyone news from Amith? [email protected] Senaratne, Sandun I was wondering if you have any news on my boyfriend Sandun Senaratne, who left St. Catherines, Ontario, Canada, to go back to Sri Lanka to spend Christmas with his mother. He left here December 19, last time I heard from him was Christmas Day at 3:19 p.m. [email protected] Senaratne, Rupendra. [email protected] Seneveratne, Shirani Looking for Shirani Seneveratne. Siri Mal Uyana, Sri Lanka. [email protected] Sijstermans, John; Anja; Kenneth Family from the Netherlands. [email protected] Sinha, Sunil Wikkrama; Sumithra Silva, Thanuja Sajeevani and Sameera Thathuranga. Looking for friends residing in Moragalla, Beruwala: Sunil Wikkrama Sinha, Sumithra Silva, Thanuja Sajeevani and Sameera Thathuranga. Near Hotel Bayroo. [email protected] Siripaha, P.K.; G. Damayanthi I'm looking for: P.K Siripaha, G. Damayanthi, Mawata/Wewala, Ranga and Yasika Jayasekara, "Moon Shadow," Richard's Sons, Galle Road/Wewala and Nana (who works there), Bandula and family, Dunstan and family, Bluefox. If you know something about my friends, please contact me. [email protected] Sirisoma family My best friend and her family are missing. Their names are Melanie Sirisoma, 13, Amanda Sirisoma, 3, Asoka Sirisoma, mother, and Nilantha Sirisoma, father. Please, anything. Mel is a sister to me. [email protected] Sivakumar, Tahmilselvi Please send information about her and her family, parents, husband, and her son. She comes from Thirukovil, Ampara, Sri Lanka. [email protected] Snyder, Dan and Minza I am looking for Dan and Minza Snyder and their two small daughters. My heart has been heavy with concern for them. Dan was the Athletic Director, football coach and excellent teacher at Menaul School; Minza was a highly regarded history teacher at Albuquerque Academy. There is great concern for them and their children. [email protected] Sris, Ike I am looking for a young man named Ike Sris. He is an American and I believe 18 years old. He is a friend from college. [email protected] Suranga, Tharinda (Sudu) My friend is about 20 and worked at the Submarine Diving Center in Galle Road, Unawatuna-Galle. [email protected] Sutor, Evy Looking for any information regarding the whereabouts of my sister, Evy Deviany Sutor (of Singapore), and her fiance, Cesar Cupido, of Italy, who were vacationing at the time of the tsunami. I don't exactly know where they are in Sri Lanka. [email protected] Swanson, Steve Looking for Steve Swanson. Staying in Sri Lanka for the season. Spends summers working and living in Lake Tahoe, California. Praying for him and all the others listed here. [email protected] Thinesh, S. Fredrick & Yvonne Nishanthy Thinesh [email protected] Verity family Paul and Lucy and their two daughters, Kitty (12), Esmie (10). [email protected] Vijenayake, Vositha I'm looking for information concerning a friend of mine. Her name is Vositha Vijenayake from Matara. Thank you in advance. [email protected] Vithana, Captain P.T. Palitha Ranjith; Mala; Chithra Please let me know that these families are OK in Ratmalana. Vithana is Mala and Chithra's maiden names. [email protected] Vivekanandan, Viji I am trying to find out about the welfare of Viji Vivekanandan, a former co-worker of mine. She worked in Lafayette, Indiana, and then in Chicago, Illinois, but her husband and parents were still in Sri Lanka. Her two sons went to school in Indiana and college at Purdue University. She has a sister in London, England, and a brother in Canada. [email protected] Von Hagt, Heather I am looking for my aunt, Heather Von Hagt (in her late 60s or early 70s). My mother and her sister lost touch many years ago when my mother moved to India, so I do not know her surname except that she was married to a Sri Lankan and has a Singhelese surname. I am hoping someone can give me some information regarding her whereabouts and I want to know if she is well and in good health. [email protected] Waduge, S K Mr. S.K. (Srimal) Waduge, 29 years old, a Dutch citizen born in Sri Lanka. He is on vacation, probably in the Galle area. [email protected] Wasantha, Roy I am seeking information about the above who is employed at the Seashells hotel in Negombo as a chef/cook. [email protected] Weerasooriya, Thushani I am trying to find out information on a friend who lives in Galle. Her name is Thushani Weerasooriya and she was living on Wekunagoda Road, Richmond Hill, Galle with her mother and son, Shanuka. Please let me know if anyone knows her or has any information. I have no way of contacting her. [email protected] Wickramanayak, Chandani I need to know about my friend and if Badulla, Sri Lanka was effected by tsunami. [email protected] Wickramasinghe, Maheen I am looking for information about my friend Maheen Wickramasinghe and his family, who were vacationing in Sri Lanka from Ontario, Canada. [email protected] Wickramasinghe, Anura He works at the Peacock Hotel in Hambantota and lives at Uduwilla /Tissamaharama. [email protected] Wickremesinghe, Manoj Male, age 34. [email protected] Wijaysurendra, Niyantha I am e-mailing to make contact my friend from medical school (Kasturba Medical College, Manglore, India). Her name is Niyantha Wijaysurendra and the last I knew is that she was living in Candy or Columbo. I would appreciate any information regarding her. [email protected] Wijepala, E. K. I am seeking information about my husband and my four children. They live in Kurudana Pahala Andarawewa Hambantota. [email protected] Wimalaweera, Apeksha and family Concerned about the safety of my friend, Apeksha Wimalaweera, her parents and her elder sister. They are from Sydney and are in Sri Lanka for a holiday. Anyone with information about their whereabouts is greatly appreciated. [email protected] Wolfe, Ethel We are looking for my friend Ethel Wolfe. She is a very large white female who stands 5'9". She loves being in the water and may have been at the coast on December 26. She entered Sri Lanka on December 22. [email protected] Xavier family Looking for the Xavier family: James A. and Reni M. Xavier and two children, Andrew Thomas and Lauren Victoria Xavier. James' parents were supposed to be with them. [email protected] Yataware family Does anyone know the whereabouts of the yataware family who own the Seaview Guest house in Unawatuna just outside Galle? Deepol, Anura and Domica are dear friends of ours. Any information would be helpful. [email protected] Zuhair, Muhamed I am trying to locate Muhamed Zuhair. Any information on Mo would help us. Please respond. [email protected] We are interested in adopting the 11 year old girl featured on CNN reports from Sri Lanka, who was floating on the ocean and was looking for her parents. I am an American, and my wife is Thai. We live in both Phuket and Bangkok, but lost everything in Phuket, but luckily, no loved ones. We all escaped with our lives. We want to help children if we can. Mark & Eid [email protected] E-mails received before December 29 I'm looking for my friend Huzaifah Manhall Junaid from Galle. She's married and has two little children. The oldest is called Salmaan. [email protected] Looking for friend called June Coates and her partner, Jeff (Geoff). They traveled to Sri Lanka on December 23. [email protected] We are trying to find our beloved teacher and friend, Dilhara Abayasekara. She was visiting her family in Kandy, Sri Lanka, and was to return on December 29 to Virginia. No one has heard from her and would love to know anything we can. [email protected] I'm looking for news of the Malwatta family, residents of Casablanca, Morocco, who were visiting their home country of Sri Lanka. [email protected] My best friend, Charlotte Bellamy, was on holiday with her family. They are mother, Lady Deirdre Bellamy, her father Sir Christopher Bellamy and her little sister Alexandra Bellamy. [email protected] I am concerned about the Brownley family -- Steve, Gretchen, Clint, John and Rachel -- who were in Sri Lanka to celebrate the marriage of Clint and Enushka. I believe they were staying in Colombo. [email protected] My two children, Kasun Harbet Arsage and Hasni Harbet Arsage, and my husband, Harbet Handi Arsage, are missing from Galle. My mother is also missing. Her name is Samn Vilrta. Please help. [email protected] I am looking for Hima Abeysinghe, a Sri Lankan girl, 17, who went to visit her family in Sri Lanka during Christmas. She lives in Melbourne, Australia. [email protected] I am worried about Scarlet and Dameon Adler and their Mum, Bea, who are in Sri Lanka. Please let me know that they are safe. [email protected] My friend and colleague, Prof. Kimberly Knight of South Africa, was vacationing in Sri Lanka. [email protected] We are looking for news about our CCF-sponsored child, Peshila Sandamali, as well as her mother (Sumarawathi) and father from the Hambandota district in southeastern Sri Lanka. They are part of the Galwewa Community Project. CCF has said it does not yet have any communication with the area yet. [email protected] I'm looking for my father. He's from Sri Lanka and lives near Matara. His name is Chandradasa Punchihewage. Please contact me if someone hears of him or knows him! [email protected] Looking for Radji (car driver for tourists), Shaminda (guide), and John (tchoek tchoek driver). They live in Koggala village (club) and lake area, Habaraduwa. [email protected] I'm looking for information about Prasan Samadhi from Sri Lanka. He lives in Colombo. He's an athletically built person, short black hair, 20 years old. [email protected] I'm looking for Mr. Sisira Senadira from Colombo, Sri Lanka. He is 44 years old, 1.55 m tall. Please, if anyone knows anything about him or his family, please, e-mail me. [email protected] I am looking for my friend Mr. Rodney Peraira, Sri Lankan, ex. Al Hassan Engineering. He is living in Colombo. [email protected] I'm looking news of Miguel Garzon, Spanish, 32, [who] went from Thailand to Sri Lanka for vacation. Lost contact after the tragedy happened. Any news, please contact me. [email protected] I'm trying to get information about my friend Dipti Retnasingham, husband, Shatna, and beautiful daughters, Nikita, 8, and Natasha, 4. [They are] British citizens living in Paris and on holiday in Sri Lanka. [email protected] I search for information about Warnakulasuriya Apeksa, Sansamalle Fernando and about Hasseem Ayesha Sewwandi (mother and daughter), both living in Negombo, or on the coastal area just north of Negombo. [email protected] I am desperately looking for information about my mother, Elisabeth Hein, 69, from Backnang, Germany, who was vacationing in Hikkaduwa in Sri Lanka. [email protected] I am missing my German friends, Bruno Hartmann and Dieter Schmidt. They are on holiday in the quake territory. I think Sri Lanka. [email protected] I'm looking for a friend of mine, who is a local. His name is R.K. Ananda (Siri). He lives in Hikkaduwa. I hope someone can tell me if he, his wife and his three kids are still alive. [email protected] I am looking for Prema Seetharaman. She traveled to Sri Lanka from Dubai with her husband and two sons. The bodies of her husband and one of her sons has been found, but she is still missing. The younger son has been found and is with family. [email protected] or [email protected] I cannot contact my friend Ziyaettin Zorlu and his wife Hanna Zorlu. They were in Sri Lanka. [email protected] Seeking news about Jennifer Mary Prince, believed to be staying at the Club Hotel Dolphin in Negombo. [email protected] A family of four, last name Harvey -- Erica (mom), David (dad), Alicia (16), Evan (14) -- were on vacation in Sri Lanka. They are originally from the United States and have U.S. passports but are now living in the Netherlands. [email protected] I am looking for my friend Madusha Goonewardena, who works at Southampton General Hospital (UK). She has been in Sri Lanka since December 21 visiting relatives. [email protected] I'm looking for my friend Damayanthi G. and her family. They are living in Hikkaduwa. They own a small restaurant on the main road, close by Coral Sand Hotel. In this restaurant paintings by Damayanthi are on display. [email protected] My family is looking for our friends Dr. Lekha and her two girls, who were visiting family, Mr. and Mrs. Dessanayakem, in Sri Lanka. [email protected] I would like to know about my brother, Sanawi Rathna Karunanayaka, and his family (in the city of Pokunuwita, Colombo Road), with whom I lost contact after the tsunami disaster. [email protected] Our friends Chandran and Krish Thiruchittampalam visited Sri Lanka for Christmas. They are Canadian citizens. We have not heard from them since. [email protected] Am looking for my 57-year-old Dutch father, Robert van Zanten. He is staying in Tangalle, near Blue Horizon. [email protected] I'm looking for Pradeep Ferando Suranga. He is staying in Aluthgama. [email protected] Eric De Silva Hettidura, wife and two sons. Traveled to [Sri Lanka to] have Christmas with family. [email protected] We are friends of Rosharni and Rohit Dias and their three children Ann (Isha) Judith and Christopher. They left on a holiday to their homeland to visit family over Christmas. They went to Colombo. They live in Perth, Ballajura. [email protected] My friend Jayantha Wannakukorala and his family are living in Hikkaduwa. Their address is: Ganga Sri, Nilewatta, Tiranagama Hikkaduwa. If anyone knows of their safety, please inform me. His brother has a restaurant and small guest house on Galle Road, Hikkaduwa. Many people at the Coral Reef know him from being a previous employee. His friend Sunil has a diving center named "Blue Deep." If anyone can check on them I would appreciate it. Bohoma Estuity. Thank you. [email protected] I am awaiting news of my friend Ridma Maddewatte and family. They live in Galle (fort). Her father is known as "Pala" and is a prominent businessman in the town. Please, I need to know about how they are and their whereabouts. My friend's family consists of five members -- Mr. Pala (father), mother, two brothers and my friend Ridma. Please someone find out and let me know. [email protected] We are desperate for news about Stephen and Patricia Stubbs (Steve and Pat), from Partington, Cheshire, England. They were known to be staying at the Hotel Bayroo, Beruwala. We have contacted all the helplines, but no-one has any information. Please can you help? [email protected] I am Tashi Dorjee from Tibet and now I am in India at Dharamsala. I have one request to all of you that you can help me find one of my friends in Sri lanka. His name is Fred Lewis. He is living in Sri Lanka at Tangalle and he has a bungalow at Rocky Point beach in Boyambokka. I have tried to call him but his phone number doesn't work. So I wish and pray that you can help me to find my friend. [email protected] Sachin De Saram, 13, went to Sri Lanka with his parents before Christmas. [email protected] Seeking news on Pino Leopardi, from Milan, Italy. He is in Sri Lanka and is believed to be about 200 kilometers south of Colombo. He is 44, traveling alone. Last heard from him Christmas Eve. [email protected] I am trying to get news about my friend Ranjana Medagoga and her sister, Lochana Nanayakkara, as well as other members of their family. The family lives in England but is of Sri Lankan descent and was visiting the country over Christmas. [email protected] I am looking for Patricia from Vancouver, Canada, and her friend Frans from the Netherlands. They were staying in Unawatuna in the Sea View Resort, which has been damaged. [email protected] I am looking for Sharmali Tudawi in Sri Lanka. I have tried contacting her via her e-mail and phone but not able to reach her. Please try to locate her. [email protected] I'm looking for my friends Hans and Geraldine Bos from Thal Aramba, Matara. [email protected] My friend's name is Diana Plug. She is a Dutch national and was vacationing in Galle, Sri Lanka. If you have any news of her whereabouts I would be very grateful. Thank you. [email protected] I'm looking for my friend T.H. Vipula, his wife and 6-year-old boy. Last known residence: Land's End Fort, Matara. Is there any news from within the fort? [email protected] I am hoping for news of my friend Thomas Henry Murphy, age 22, of Kensington, Maryland. I really didn't know his exact itinerary, only that he left on December 18 to attend his cousin's wedding in Sri Lanka. I believe he traveled with family. [email protected] I am looking for my Sri Lankan friend Pryantha living at Unawatuna near Galle. He is the owner of Fullmoon pension. If anyone has information about Unawatuna, please contact me!!! Thank you. [email protected] I am looking for Pushaen and Ingrid Gunasinghe. They are currently visiting family in Sri Lanka. If you have any information please e-mail us right away. His family, friends & colleagues are worried sick. [email protected] Please let me know info on my friend Mr. Faizal and family in Gintota, Galle. He is a gem cutter. Please let us know info on my friend Mr. Uduman Lebbe and his wife. He is a pharmacist and his wife a teacher in Kalmunai. Would appreciate and thank you all for the efforts in finding our loved ones. [email protected] I am looking for news of David Menhinick, age 74 from Wales. His plans were to stay in Tangalle for Christmas. As far as I know he would be staying in the Tangalla Bay Hotel. [email protected] I am trying to get news of my sister. She was holidaying in Sri Lanka and believed to be at a resort in Negombo called Club Hotel Dolphin. Her name is Jennifer Mary Prince. She is 66 and lives in Devon, England. [email protected] Watkins family: Vi, Richard, Joanne and two girls. No contact from them. [email protected] I am looking for my mom, Savunderi, and sister, Malarvilli, Murali, Premavadi, Amaravadi and the seven children who live in Tricomalle, Iyanarkerney. [email protected] I'm looking for my friends Matthias Bellert and Claudia Maus from Germany. They are on holiday in Sri Lanka. [email protected] Does anyone has some information about Hotel Coral Garden, Hikkaduwa, in Sri Lanka, and hotel Embudu Village, in Maldives? We have some very good friends living there and we are very worried. Please contact us. Thank you. [email protected] I shall be grateful if you can please check up on my brother who resides in Galle, one the areas most devastated. I have been not able to get him on the telephone. His address is as follows: S Mahrouf Ahamath, 122 Bope Road, Dadalla, Galle. [email protected] The person missing is my boyfriend, Shalindra Fernando, and his family. They were going to visit their family in Sri Lanka for Christmas break and I have not heard from him the entire trip. I miss him so much and all his friends in California miss him also and are worried about him and his family. We are all keeping him and his family in our prayers. [email protected] I'm looking for Manuel Baudoin (French citizen) and Helen Baudoin (British citizen) who were to have arrived in Sri Lanka on December 24 for their honeymoon. Please contact me if you have any news regarding their whereabouts. [email protected] Looking for my friend Nilanth De Silva and his family from Aluthgama. Any information on them is greatly appreciated. [email protected] Mrs. Regina Bachman is a close friend who lives in Berlin. She is in her early sixties and some 1.70m tall. [email protected] I would like to know about British citizen Louise Vickers who is traveling with her boyfriend, Simon Money. They were supposed to be in Hikaduwa in December. [email protected] I am looking for my friend Fernando Niro. Best wishes. [email protected] My college lecurer Winston Mendhis was in that region when the wave hit. He was on Christmas holidays there, and we haven't heard anything yet and can't find out if he is OK. Winston is one of the world's brightest and most intelligent people, and I and classmates all hope he is found OK and no one from his family is missing or hurt or worse. We miss you, Winston; come back safe to Australia. All our classmates and my cricket team here are already organizing an appeal to raise money for people in Sri Lanka. All our wishes go out to Winston and everyone. [email protected] I'm looking for a friend of mine and her family. Her name is Dushani Andarahewa, she is 16 years of age. She went on holiday to Sri Lanka to visit her releatives there. She is an Australian citizen and she left Australia end of November. Please if anyone has any information please email me at [email protected] My brother, Udaya Seneviratne, is a doctor attached to Puttalum General Hospital of Sri Lanka. Can I get some info about him? Brother Sena is waiting for some good information. [email protected] Two Ph.D. students I know, Shantanu Agarwal and his wife, Vihanga Pahalawatta, were visiting India (his home country) and Sri Lanka (her country); the first time home since their marriage. Please contact me if you know their status. [email protected] I am looking for my friend Kunal V. Udeshi, his parents, Vikram and Nikita, and his sister, Amrita. They were in Sri Lanka and India for Amrita's wedding. [email protected] I am looking for Christine and Eshanie and also lucky Kirtisinghe. [email protected] Thilla Sivakumaran was in Sri Lanka to spread his mother's ashes (on December 26), spend time with family and friends, and meet his intended bride and her family. Thilla is an assistant professor at the University of Louisiana at Monroe, and we are anxious to hear that Thilla is safe. [email protected] Any information on U.S. citizens Craig and Meg Vosburg, [who were] traveling in Sri Lanka on holiday, would be appreciated. [email protected] I am looking for information on Dr. Russel Pears, senior lecturer of Auckland University of Technology [in New Zealand]. He's currently in Sri Lanka visiting friends and relatives. [email protected] I am desperately looking for my friend Maheen Wickramasinghe and his family, who were vacationing in Sri Lanka. Maheen is 20 years old and blind, and lives in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. If anyone knows of his whereabouts, please contact me. Thank you. [email protected] Jim, Palika and Jana Morse were visiting Palika's family in northern Sri Lanka. This was the family's first time to meet Jana. Jana is 7 months old. [email protected] I have been trying to contact Nerissa Martin, her husband, David Pope, and their child, Sammi. They are all UK citizens and should be registered with the UK High Commission. Any news will be much appreciated. [email protected] I am looking for a Mr. Purves who was a missionary in Sri Lanka. Any news would be appreciated. [email protected] Looking for our friend and angel, Indrani Abeya, from San Jose, California. On vacation visiting family in Sri Lanka. [email protected] My brother, Steven Gill, was on vacation with a friend in Sri Lanka. My mother received a call from him right after the tragedy for two minutes, so we know he is alive and was not hurt at that point. He said he slept in the streets and there were bodies everywhere. However, we do not know if he lost his medication while trying to escape the water. He is a diabetic and has to have his medication. If anyone has seen him or you have any information about him, please contact us. Steven Gill is 5'10", blond hair, blue eyes. He is from Danville, California. [email protected] Shon was visiting his mom in Columbo for Christmas and he is a native there, but he moved two months ago to Singapore for a job that his former boss wanted him to do. His former job was in Columbo. [It] involves software sales. He sometimes goes by the name David. We have been close friends for three years, and I love him so much. Hope you can find him. Also, he was to return back to work [in] Singapore on December 27 or 28. [email protected] If anyone can give me any information on the Xavier family (Joachim, Mary and Chris) from Toronto, Ontario, Canada, visiting Sri Lanka until January 10, I would appreciate it. Thank you, and God bless the victims. [email protected] Please contact me if anyone knows the whereabouts of Harini and her husband, Chanaka Mallikarachi. We are friends of theirs in Lebanon, New Hampshire, and are very worried about them and their families. Thank you, and God bless everyone over there. You all are in our prayers. [email protected] I am looking for my cousin who was going to Sri Lanka for Christmas. Her name is Jen Roberts and she is in her late teens. [email protected] My Sri Lankan wife's sister wished us Merry Christmas Saturday morning from Galle, Sri Lanka. Now we cannot reach her and [none] of the family in Sri Lanka knows [anything] about her. Call Johan an Kamani in Belgium. [email protected] Our neighbors and I would like to know that our neighbors on holiday in Sri Lanka, Nimal, Pani, and 2.5-year-old girl, Anushka Jayasuriya, from Shelton, Connecticut, are OK! [email protected] I am looking for Mohan Abayasekara, who is spending his holiday in Sri Lanka with his family. He is working for the World Meteorological Organization in Geneva, Switzerland. [email protected] We are looking for Ted and Renate Ruebush and their family. They are missionaries in Sri Lanka. [email protected] I am looking for my Canadian friend, Jason Chih, who was vacationing in Sri Lanka. Does anyone have news about him? [email protected] I am looking for my aunt, Theresa Stone, a Texan teaching in Malaysia. She was on holiday in Sri Lanka with a fellow traveler when the tsunami hit -- both are now missing. [email protected] We are looking for any information about Padmasiri Dulanjan Kariyawasam from Colombo. He is an international student and an employee of Residence Life at our college, University of Wisconsin. He went home for the holidays. [email protected] I am looking for any information on my many friends at the Koggala Beach Hotel in Habaduwa, in particular, Asanka Sanjeera. [email protected] We are looking for a 19-year-old man called Sanjeewa Mendis and his mother, ManJula Mendis. They live on Eheapela Road in Boossa Village, Galle. We last spoke with them on December 25. [email protected] We are searching for my brother, Fernando Bengoechea. We know that he was swept by the waves with his friend Nate Berkus and then separated. Nate has been rescued, but Fernando is still missing. They were in Sri Lanka at the Stardust Beach Hotel in Arugam Bay. He is 39 years old, white, 5'8", brown hair, green eyes and has braces in his teeth. [email protected] News of Ruth, Ian and Thomas Wilson from Glasgow, Scotland, who are in Sri Lanka, please. [email protected] We are missing our parents who were in Mirissa, between Galle and Matara, Sri Lanka. They are Dutch citizens and their names are Anne van der Valk (grey-blond hair, half-long, 1.60 m, age: 59) and Jan-Willem van der Valk (dark hair, 1.84 m, slim, age: 60). [email protected] Looking for Don Atapattu and Priscilla Atapattu, living in (Ratmalana) Colombo, Sri Lanka. [email protected] We have some relatives in Ahangama a few miles outside of Galle. We have not heard any news regarding their welfare and have been unable to get through to them. Their names are Soma and Nanda de Silva, and their house is called Siri Bhavana. Any news as to their well-being would be greatly appreciated. [email protected] I haven't heard from Winifred John, who lives in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Her phone is dead and she hasn't replied to my e-mails. She is with her husband, Dharshan John, in Sri Lanka. [email protected] I'm looking for any information on my school friend and her family. Her name is Lauren Granton and she is staying in Sri Lanka. [email protected] I am looking for Chamila Somaskandan, traveling in Sri Lanka with her mom, dad and sister. They left Britain around December 22, and we haven't heard from them since. [email protected] I have not heard from my friends Thomas Tanner and Kate Studd. Both are English nationals traveling in Sri Lanka. [email protected] My family is looking for our cousin who was on holiday in Sri Lanka. His name is Nathan Condi and he is from Brisbane in Queensland, Australia. We have not heard from him yet. If any one knows if he is OK, please e-mail. [email protected] I have a daughter in Sri Lanka, Rachel Turner. She is 29, has long dark brown hair, brown eyes, and is in the southern portion of the island that got hit by the tsunami. We are trying to find her. [email protected] Is there anyone who stayed in Unawatuna? I'm searching for a boy, about 22, whose name is Kelum. He is a boats man. [email protected] I'm worried about my friend and her parents who were on vacation in Sri Lanka on December 25. Her name is Manisha Alicia Nazareth. [email protected]