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10th September 2021 18:17:51 Hours

MAJ GEN R GANEGODA psc THE OUTGOING COLONEL COMMANDANT CES HONOURED IN FAREWELL SALUTE

The Corps of Engineer Services bade farewell to Maj Gen R Ganegoda psc the Commander Forward Maintenance Area (Mullaitivu) and Colonel Commandant CES on 10 Sep 2021 who is to be retired from the Army on 11 Sep 2021 after rendering a 34 years of exemplary and distinguished service to the Corps of Engineer Services, Sri Lanka Army and the Nation.

He was warmly welcomed by Brig S N Kithulgoda USP, the Centre Comdt CES at the Main Entrance of the Corps of Engineer Services Regimental Headquarters and followed by a guard turnout and he was ushered to the CES War Heroes’ Monument in the compound where the day’s Chief Guest saluted the memory of fallen CES War Heroes laying a floral wreath.

After that honour was accorded in honour of Maj Gen R Ganegoda psc which was followed by a colourful Guard of Honour.

Thereafter he appeared for group photograph with Officers and addressed all the Officers present at the CES Officers' Mess.

Thereafter he attended the All Ranks tea party and shared his thoughts with the Officers and other ranks partaken. Then he also paid a visit to WOs' and Sgts' Mess and addressed the Warrant Officers and Sergeants.

The event culminated with a street lining given to Major General Rathnasiri Ganegoda psc with farewell bids "Jaya Sri"by Officers and Other Ranks lined up in a row before he departed from the Regimental Headquarters of the Corps of Engineer Services as the outgoing Colonel Commandant.