28th July 2021 21:25:51 Hours
The Regiment of Sri Lanka Artillery bid a farewell to Major General TD Weerakoon RWP RSP USP, on 26 July 2021 at his retirement from the Regular Force of the Sri Lanka Army after serving more than 35 years and the Ceremony was held at Regimental Headquarters, Panagoda.
Commencement of the ceremony marked by laying a flower wreath to the fallen war heroes at the Regimental Monument who made supreme sacrifice to the Motherland. A Guard turnout and Guard of honour was awarded to the outgoing senior Gunner Officer by the Troops of the Regiment of Artillery followed by a tea party at the WOs’/Sgts’ mess. The days’ formalities were terminated after the Dinner Night held at the Officers Mess.
Event has been organized by strictly adhering to all precautionary measures to prevent COVID 19 Pandemic.