03rd March 2023 08:10:13 Hours
Major General HMLD Herath RSP VSV USP psc, the retiring 15th Colonel Commandant of Corps of Sri Lanka Signal Corps received a customary farewell on 02 March 2023 at SLSC Regimental Headquarters, Panagoda before relinquishing his duties after an exemplary service of more than 35 years.
Major General HMLD Herath RSP VSV USP psc in conformity with military traditions was warmly welcomed by the Centre Commandant, Colonel AKD Adikari USP and accorded a Guard Turnout on his arrival at the main entrance of RHQ SLSC.
Afterwards, he laid a floral wreath at the War Heroes’ monument in remembrance of fallen War Heroes. Subsequently, he was honoured in a ceremonial parade which was followed by an all ranks tea held in WOs’ & Sgts’ Mess.
Then, he addressed all troops and Colonel Commandant was presented with a souvenir in appreciation of his reputed service, rendered to the Regiment during the all ranks lunch.
Additionally, the outgoing Colonel Commandant also declared open the newly constructed Colonels’ Accommodation Block at Regimental Officers’ Mess of RHQ SLSC as the concluding event in his military career.
Later all Officers and Other Ranks in a moving gesture, honoured him in a street line towards the main gate. Then his vehicle moved out from the Regimental Centre premises after his returning salute to the Regimental Centre.
