MINISTER FERNANDOPULLE WAS A FRIEND AND VALUED COLLEAGUE FOR MANY AMERICANS" – USA
Extending heartfelt condolence to the families and friends of the victims and to all Sri Lankans over the killing of Minister Jeyaraj Fernandopulle and others, the Government of United States strongly condemned the terrorists' attack, in a media release issued by the Embassy of United States on April 7, 2008.
The United States denounced this vicious and reprehensible terrorist attack on civilians in the strongest possible terms, and added that its perpetrators have achieved nothing other than to cause further suffering among the people of Sri Lanka.
"The United States strongly condemns the terrorist attack on April 6 in Weliweriya, Gampaha District that claimed the life of Minister of Highways and Road Development and Chief Government Whip Jeyaraj Fernandopulle. Also killed in this heinous attack were National Athletic Coach Lakshman de Alwis, well- known marathon runner K.A. Karunaratne, and several other persons, while scores more were injured. Minister Fernandopulle was a friend and valued colleague for many Americans."
