Very saddened by the demise of Ambassador Placido Piedade D'Souza. I have had the privilege of having known him since my Probation days residing on Lady Curzon Road, External Affairs Hostel, in Delhi.
He was an inspiration to me. He always wondered why I teased Francisco by calling him Hey Frisco, who used to play under my balcony in EAH. Little 'Frisco' would yell back, I AM NOT FRISCO. Well, Frisco is a big boy. Sadly, I lost touch with Ambassador D'Souza and my last communication with him was on June 22, 2016.
The hallmark of Ambassador was his honesty, direct in his communication, straight talking, minced no word, brave, God fearing, family man, an excellent caring father, a gentleman to the core, and most of all, a very lovely human being, ever helpful, magnanimous, and gave till it hurt. God stopped making such human being. Sad.
In the demise of my dearest Ambassador Placido Piedade D'Souza, I lost a very dear friend and my mentor. I will miss you, Sir. Rest happy forever, Sir, in the Abode of the Ever Merciful Good Lord God. Amen.
May the Good Lord God bless the family with resilience and plenty of strength to live with the emptiness left behind by my dear Ambassador Placido Piedade D'Souza.
Good health to the family through all the years ahead- Muthu.