08th March 2019 10:27:07 Hours
A series of events were organized in conjunction with 28 anniversary of the 233 Brigade –Vakarei giving priority for religious activities from 27 Feb 2019 to 03 Mar 2019. All night Pirith Chanting was held on Thursday (28) and followed by the Alms Giving with the attendance of Commander Security Force (East) Major General KPA Jayasekara WWV RSP USP ndc psc and several other Senior Officers. Further, a Kovil Pooja was held at Pullayaar Kovil Vakarei, Christian Mass and Service at St. Michel Church Vakarei and Muslim religious activity took place at Mohideen Jumna Mosque Oddamawadi to invoke blessings for those who sacrificed their lives while serving under 233 Brigade.
Customary Guard-Turnout was accorded to the Commander 233 Brigade, Colonel R Elvitigala USP and followed by a troops address and all ranks lunch. A colorful all rank get-together at Headquarter premises concluded the series of events.
