OUTGOING CENTRE COMMANDANT WAS GIVEN A WARM FAREWELL

Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment, blended with its traditions and military formalities bade farewell to outgoing Centre Commandant, Brigadier MADJD Gunathilaka RSP USP on 05 November 2024 in a fitting ceremony, held at the VIR Regimental Centre at Boyagane, Kurunegala.

The proceedings began as the day's protagonist, Brigadier Jeewan Gunathilaka's arrival at the VIR Regimental Centre. Colonel Sanjeewa Gunawardhane, Deputy Centre Commandant of the Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment warmly received the day's first Guest of Honour and a subsequent Guard Turnout at the entrance greeted him in accordance with military formalities. Then giving pride of place to the memory of all fallen Vijayabahu War Heroes, Brigadier Jeewan Gunathilaka, laid the floral wreaths at the War Heroes Monument and PWV Monument paid his tribute in a solemn ceremony.

Adding patriotic sentiments to the occasion, the day's Guests of Honour was then ushered to the saluting dais of the parade ground to receive military honors. Leaving an indelible gesture in the premises, Brigadier Jeewan Gunathilaka was invited to pose for a group photograph with the Officers and Senior Non Commissioned Officers followed by an All Ranks Tea Party arranged at the Men's Club where he shared a few thoughts with the attendees.

The day's proceedings reached the culmination with the departure of Brigadier Jeewan Gunathilaka from the Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment premises amid greetings of 'Jaya Sri' as all ranks lined up to bid him goodbye.

VIR Senior officers, Commanding Officers and battalion representatives, Regimental Staff and Other Ranks attended for these series of indelible events.