09th February 2020 16:16:38 Hours
Farewell Ceremony for retiring Major General A M S B Atapattu - Colonel of the Regiment, Mechanized Infantry Regiment was held on 07 and 08 February 2020 at the Regimental Centre, Mechanized Infantry Regiment.
On 07 February 2020 he was attended the event of unveiling Buddha statue in the newly constructed temple premises at Regimental Centre.
The retiring Colonel of the Regiment was received by Brigadier L S Balachandra RSP - Commander, Mechanized Infantry Brigade, Brigadier S J Priyadarshana RWP RSP USP - Centre Commandant, Mechanized Infantry Regiment, Brigadier H M S Herath - Project Officer, 11 Division and Colonel K K S Perakum RWP RSP - Deputy Centre Commandant, Mechanized Infantry Regiment.
The formal military ceremony was commenced soon after the Guard Turnout at the entrance. After that, paid his tribute to the fallen war heroes at the war heros monument followed by attended the ceremonial parade, opening of new accommodation building funded by Seva Vanita Branch, all ranks tea party and formal dinner night at the Officers' Mess.
Following day he was offered with salute by all Officers and Other Ranks in a street line to appreciate the dedicated service rendered to the Mechanized Infantry Regiment as the first ever produced Major General and first most Senior Officer in the Mechanized Infantry Regiment.
