FLORAL TRIBUTE TO FALLEN WAR HEROES IN THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS WAS CONDUCTED AT THE WAR HEROES’ MONUMENT

In line with the anniversary functions a floral tribute to fallen war heroes in the Corps of Engineers was conducted at the war heroes’ monument. 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. A large gathering consisting of spouses, children, parents and next of kin of the fallen war heroes participated in this event on 23rd November 2019. On the invitation of the Centre Commandant, the Commandant, Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force and the Colonel Commandant of Corps of Sri Lanka Engineers Major General HJS Gunawardena RSP VSV USP ndc psc graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. The event commenced with the lighting of the monument lamp followed by the National Anthem, Army Song and the Corps of Sri Lanka Engineers Song. Two minutes silence was observed in memory of the fallen war heroes followed by the narration of remembering 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 for fallen Sapper War Heroes and those presently serving.

The Commandant, Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force and the Colonel Commandant of Corps of Sri Lanka Engineers Major General HJS Gunawardena RSP VSV USP ndc psc placed the first wreaths at the ranaviru memorial and paid his respect while bagpipe music rent the air. Subsequently floral tributes were laid by Senior Officers, Commanding Officers and Regimental Sergeant Majors. Finally the next of kin of the Fallen War Heroes laid wreaths in remembrance of their beloved whom they had lost.

Subsequently, Pirith chanting ceremony and the alms giving also conducted 23rd evening and 24th morning respectively.