29th May 2018 09:45:48 Hours
The Regiment Centre the Gemunu Watch was organized a farewell ceremony for outgoing Centre Commandant Brigadier K D C G J Tilakaratne RWP RSP at the Regiment Centre on 26 May 2018.
Deputy Centre Commandant, Lt Col P K S Nandana RSP USP psc welcomed the outgoing Centre Commandant of the Regiment Centre, the Gemunu Watch and invited to review the Guard turnout at the entrance and accompanied to take the salute of the charming but the proud, dignified military parade. Then, the ceremonial commemoration for fallen war heroes at the monument were taken place to make the event more colourful and traditional.
Subsequently, newly constructed fully air conditioned Saloon was declared open by the outgoing Centre Commandant followed by an all Rank tea at the lecture hall. Then, the Officers and Other Ranks of the Gemunu Watch were addressed by the outgoing Centre Commandant and it was highly appreciated the contribution made by all officers and soldiers of the Regiment Centre in supporting him to work for the organization and also highlighted to importance of maintaining and expedition of all ongoing projects. Finally Centre Commandant thanked to all ranks for their generous assistance and support extended to him during his tenure.
All officers and Other Ranks of the Regiment Centre extended their heartfelt gratitude to distinguished outgoing Highlander for his commitment and dedication to the Regiment Centre and wish him for a healthy, wealthy, peaceful and prosperous life and wish him to work in new appointment as General Officer Commanding of 61 Division.
Mementoes prepared by Warrant Officers’ and Sergeant Mess and Corporal’s Club were presented to the outgoing Center Commandant.
Outgoing Center Commandant was accompanied to the lunch arrange at the Officer’s Mess. A special memento was presented to the outgoing Center Commandant by Colonel of the Regiment, Major General WBDP Fernando RWP RSP USP psc in appreciating of dedicated and committed services rendered to the Regiment.
