Just few days back, I happen to see something extra ordinary about this simple man, Mr. Leslie, that my heart compels to write something about him. As Salesian, who are called to work for young people, made me feel a bit ashamed when I saw his dedication, hardwork and commitment.
Mr. Leslie has been a football coach in Don Bosco Matunga for many years and he is still faithful to his work. When Br. Ramesh D calls him to coach our rathwa boys and girls, he makes it a point to sacrifice all his works and benefits just to be with them. What is more surprising is the fact, that he doesn’t take a single pie, plus he spends his own money to come here and he gets lots of coaching material for kids. His bag is always full of clothes for the boys when he comes for coaching and he goes empty. Even at the last minute, he makes it a point to travel by general compartment, without getting proper sleep to be with us.
There are other institutions who call him during the diwali and summer vacations but his heart and mind is in the mission to serve the poor tribal boys and girls. His commitment is amazing. He gets up early in the morning and coaches till 12 p.m. and then again he starts at 4 till 7 p.m. His hard work and commitment is amazing. He doesn’t make any fuss about the food or travel. Very simple and un assuming. He makes it a point to know where the boys and girls have reached during the tournament and if any material is needed for the kids, he makes it a point to send it from Mumbai. The Salesian Community is amazed at his dedication and commitment towards our Rathwa boys and girls. Praise worthy. Can we see this same commitment in our Salesian? The lay people today are really doing well without any benefits or perks. We need to learn from them and be like them. Time has come to look at the other side of life and learn from them. 
Gregory Almeida sdb
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