233 BRIGADE COMMEMORATED THEIR 26TH ANNIVERSARY WITH THE RELIGIOUS AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
233 Brigade celebrated its 26th anniversary on 27 and 28 Feb 2017 with a series of events giving priority to religious and community activities. The programme was commenced on 27th with a Blood Donation Campaign providing the opportunity for 80 Officers and Other Ranks to donate blood to save the lives of innocent patients in need. A Bodhi Pooja, an overnight Pirith Chanting and Alms Giving had been organized to bestow merits on fallen War Heroes and invoke blessings upon the soldiers. As a community service, 233 Brigade sponsored for championship trophies to be presented during the Inter-house sports meet of Kaddimuriukulam School in Kathiraveli. On 28th, Commander 233 Brigade, Colonel JMC Jayaweera RSP psc took part in a tree planting program where 26 saplings were planted to symbolize the anniversary. The celebrations were terminated with an All Ranks lunch.
