I was truly saddened to hear of the sudden passing away of a dear friend, Valmiki. Valmiki was a rare breed of Goans,highly intelligent and yet, very modest. Like many others, I'd written to congratulate him on his latest book - "Goa - 1961" which received rave reviews. He was always very encouraging in his responses to my letters. He certainly leaves a void in the literary Goan World, and I send my sincere condolences to his family, and may his soul rest in Peace.
Mervyn Maciel
