08th February 2025 15:16:47 Hours
Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment bade formal farewell to retiring Brigadier K G C M H Gamlath RSP USP, Brigadier K A S K Siriwardena RWP RSP USP and Brigadier J M T N B Karunathilake after dedicating invaluable service to the organization, in a fitting ceremony which took place on 5 February 2025 at Regimental Centre, Ambepussa.
Accordingly, the formalities observed at the Regimental Headquarters of Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment included a Guard Turnout which was accorded soon after the retiring Brigadiers arrived at the entrance in keeping with the military traditions.
After a while, the retiring Brigadiers were saluted in a ceremonial parade and watched by a representative gathering of Senior Officers, Officers and Other Ranks. Subsequently, they made a floral tribute to the Sinha War Heroes’ monument and presented final salute to the fallen War Heroes as a part of the day's agenda. Later on, the retiring Senior Officers joined the All Rank tea. Afterward, they gathered for a group photo, followed by a formal lunch reception.
On the occasion, special mementos were presented to the outgoing One Star Generals by Major General W P A D W Nanayakkara RSP VSV USP ndu, Chief of Staff of Sri Lanka Army and Colonel of the Regiment of Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment as a symbolic appreciation of their dedicated and committed services rendered to the Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment and the Army.
Meanwhile, Chairperson, Seva Vanitha Branch of the Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment, Mrs. Neluka Nanayakkara awarded special mementos to the spouses of out going senior officers for the appreciation of their invaluable and committed services rendered for Seva Vanitha Branch of the Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment. Senior Officers and Regimental Council members and batch mates of the outgoing Senior Officers, all officers of Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment and their spouses attended the event.
