CORPS OF SRI LANKA ENGINEERS MARKED ITS 72ND ANNIVERSARY WITH COMMEMORATION OF FALLEN WAR HEROES

In commensurate with the 72nd anniversary functions a Floral Tribute to Fallen War Heroes of the Corps of Engineers was conducted at the War Heroes’ Monument on 07 November 2023. The event conveyed a deep reverence to the fallen War Heroes in the Corps of Engineers, who made the supreme sacrifice in liberating our motherland from the clutches of terrorism. The event commenced with the Lighting of the monument lamp followed by two minutes silence was observed in memory of the fallen war heroes. A “Ranabera Wadanaya” was displayed as a special event of the day followed by religious observances of major denominations. A brief sermon by Buddhist, Christian, Hindu and Islamic clergy invoked blessings and offered merits on fallen Sapper War Heroes and those presently serving.

The Commander Security Forces Mullaitivu and the Colonel Commandant of the Corps of Sri Lanka Engineers Maj Gen MK Jayawardena RSP VSV USP ndu placed the first wreaths at the Ranaviru memorial and paid his respect while bagpipe music rent the air. Subsequently, the floral tributes were laid by Senior officers, Commanding Officers and Regimental Sargent Majors of the Corps.