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Mangalore: Youth Organizer Harshananda Jathanna (45) Passes away

  •   Tue, Nov 06 2007 07:51:40 AM

Mangalore: Youth Organizer Harshananda Jathanna (45) Passes away

Daijiworld Media Network - Mangalore (MB)

Mangalore, Nov 6: Harshananda Jathanna (45), son of Daniel and Mabel Jathanna of Udupi Mission Compound and a popular, livewire organizer of youth movements for popular causes, passed away in a freak, tragic mishap at Siliguri, Darjeeling on November 3.

Besides having served as general secretary of Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) in Mangalore and Udupi, he had also been secretary of Mangalore Christian Association and south-east Asia coordinator of Bible Training for Pastors Organization.

He ran an organization called Indian Leadership Ministry in Bangalore. At the time of his death, he was engaged in setting up a care centre for HIV-affected children in Bangalore.

'Harsha', as he was commonly known, is survived by wife Gunavati, son Rushil Koresh and daughter Rachel Priya. His final rites are being held in Bangalore on Tuesday morning.

Update:  Informed sources said Harsha was preaching to a gathering in Siliguri. A rock was being blasted nearby. A piece of rock flew off and landed right on his person, killing him instantly, they said.
  

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  • Amith Prabhu, Mangalore/Mumbai

    Thu, Nov 15 2007

    Bad things keep happening to good people. I have been a part of YMCA since my kindergarten days literally and have seen (uncle) Harsha as the face of YMCA as I grew up. Have worked closely with him on a few projects and it's sad to see him go away at a young age. But the belief remains that 'Those whom the Gods love go young'. May his soul rest in peace.

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  • Stanley Karkada(Kadri), Mangalore, U.S.A

    Thu, Nov 08 2007

    It's been a shocking news for us. Harsha was a great human being.Let his soul rest in peace. ''Naked I come from my mother's womb, and naked shall I return there. The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away blessed be the name of the Lord'' Job 1: 21.

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  • Michael Gojer, Mangalore / Muscat

    Tue, Nov 06 2007

    Our Family was shocked on getting the news. Our sympathies and prayers are with His parents and Guna & the children at this time of grief. I was associated with Harsha for 8 years in the YMCA and have had fond memories of our times together. May his soul rest in peace.

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  • William D'Souza, Mangalore/Canada

    Wed, Nov 07 2007

    It's such a rude shock to hear about Harsha who was the secretary at YMCA Mangalore while I was the President. Through his efforts YMCA had introduced many new projects for the welfare of youth of our society and one such was Helpline which has served thousands of our society. Apart from this he was a great organiser of youth movement and had a deep concern for our youngsters. I have no words at this moment but only to pray God to grant eternal rest to Harsha and strength to his wife and children to bear the loss and to be more closer to God always.

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  • stanislaus d souza., kalladka

    Wed, Nov 07 2007

    harsha is a very special person . you cannot forget once you meet him.our condolences to his family.may Almighty fill all the loss in their family

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  • stanislaus d souza., kalladka

    Wed, Nov 07 2007

    harsha is a very special person . you cannot forget once you meet him.our condolences to his family.may Almighty fill all the loss in their family

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  • Sunil Furtado, Mangalore

    Tue, Nov 06 2007

    I have had the pleasure of being associated with Harsha when he was the secretary of Mangalore YMCA and it came as a shock to all of us here that he has passed away. He will always be remembered by us as a dynamic and energetic leader who was constantly looking for ways to make life a little bit easier for the less fortunate. May his family find the strength to get through this period of great sorrow. May his soul rest in peace.

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  • Eugine DCunha, Mangalore

    Tue, Nov 06 2007

    I am deeply shocked to learn the sudden demise of Harsha. Its hard to accept that Harsha is no more. I was associated with Harsh, when he was the Secretary of YMCA Mangalore. He was a true gentleman with his great personality and public speaking skills.He was a best organizer as well as good social worker and cousellour too.may God give strength to his family to bear the loss, may his soul rest in peace.

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  • Gladson V. Maben, Mangalore / Dubai

    Tue, Nov 06 2007

    It was shocking to hear the sudden demise of Harsha. During our college days, we were together in some (SCM)projects. He is a great leader. SALUTE to Harsha for his achievement! Heartfelt Sympathy & Comfort in the midst of pain and May the Almighty God give Gunavati, Rushil & Rachel the strength to bear this great loss.

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  • T.S.Thomas, Mangalore

    Tue, Nov 06 2007

    A shocking news indeed! Harsha was a great human being, an energetic youth worker, a devout Christian, a charismatic leader and a social activist. He was also the founder secretary of Link Anti Addiction movement. We, the members of Link express our deep condolences to Gunavathi and children. May God grant him the eternal joy in heaven and his soul rest in peace.

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