FELICITATION CEREMONY FOR NEWLY PROMOTED TWO MAJOR GENERALS – COMMANDO REGIMENT

A customary felicitation ceremony was held at the Commando Regimental Centre, Ganemulla on 19 August 2025 to honour the newly promoted Major General P S J D Samarasekara RSP USP ndc psc and Major General M R Razick RSP ndu. The event was organized in keeping with the traditions of the Commando Regiment to extend a salute to its distinguished senior officers.

On arrival, Major General P S J D Samarasekara RSP USP ndc psc was received by Lieutenant Colonel K V T S Kekulawala Lsc, Deputy Centre Commandant of the Commando Regimental Centre and accorded a Guard Turnout followed by a Guard of Honour at the Regimental Headquarters. Major General M R Razick RSP ndu was similarly received with a Guard Turnout and Guard of Honour at the Regimental Parade Square.

Subsequent to these formalities, both senior officers paid their tribute to the Commando Fallen War Heroes by laying floral wreaths at the Commando War Memorial. Thereafter, a group photograph with Officers was taken in front of the Officers’ Mess.

Addressing all ranks at the Maroon Legacy, both senior officers recalled their illustrious military careers spanning over three decades. They expressed profound gratitude to Commando Veterans, Senior Officers, Officers, Senior Non-Commissioned Officers, and Non-Commissioned Officers who contributed to their professional growth in the Sri Lanka Army. They further underscored the significance of maintaining the reputation of the Commando as a professional soldier, fostering regimental esprit de corps and working as a cohesive team. An All Ranks tea party was arranged at the swimming pool site.

With the presence of Brigadier K V I L Jayaweera USP, Commander Commando Brigade, together with Several Council Members and All Ranks of the Commando Regiment rendered the occasion a memorable and dignified tribute to the newly promoted Major Generals.