01st June 2018 22:39:59 Hours
A commemorative ceremony, in remembrance of War Heroes of the Tri-services, Civil Security Department and the Police, jointly organized by Eastern Province Governor’s office and Ranaviru Seva Authority with the coordination of 22 Division of Security Force (East), got underway at Fort Fredrick grounds Trincomalee on Monday (28).
The day’s commemorative event commenced with hoisting the National Flag by the Governor of the Eastern province, Hon Rohitha Bogollagama. Thereafter, recital of National anthem by 20 students representing five schools in Trincomalee and observing a two-minute silence in memory of patriotic War Heroes who made supreme sacrifices with their valuable lives, sweat and blood in defence of the Motherland. The religious performances were conducted by Clergy of Buddhist, Hindu, Islamic and Christian faiths.
The Governor of Eastern Province , Provincial Chief Secretary Mr. Sarath Abeygunawardhana, Member of Parliament Hon. Abdul Maharoof, District Secretary Mr. N A A Pushpakumara, General Officer Commanding 22 Division Major General Aruna Jayasekara, Vice Chairman Ranaviru Seva Authority Mrs. Malagamuwa, DIG-Trincomalee Mr. Nimal Perera, Comdt SLAF Chinabay Air Cdre H S S Thuyacontha, Naval Deputy Area Commander Commodore Y N Jayarathne and dignitaries laid floral tributes to the monument in memory of fallen War Heroes.
Afterwards, the gathering of the next of kin of fallen War Heroes lined up to offer floral tributes to their beloved ones and trumpeters played the melody of the last post.
150 Soldiers representing Tri - services, Police and Civil Security Department, more than 500 spouses and children of fallen War Heroes, and distinguished invitees also present at the ceremony.
