15th February 2018 14:57:18 Hours
The Sri Lanka Army General Service Corps conducted a formal farewell dinner in honour of Major General Mihindukulasuriya USP psc Lsc, the outgoing Colonel Commandant of the Sri Lanka Army General Service Corps, at the Regimental Officers’ Mess, of Sri Lanka Light Infantry on 29 August 2017.
The arrival of the Chief Guest and the Lady at the Officers’ Mess was heralded by a fanfare. They were warmly welcomed by the incoming Colonel Commandant Major General Wajira Palihakkara and his Lady Kamani Palihakkara. The evening was glorified by the attendance of senior officers and their ladies and the Chief Guest shared a cheerful moment amidst the tune of the Army Band.
Having had the formal dinner and the toasts being proposed, Major General Wajira Palihakkara, the incoming Colonel Commandant with a gesture of profound appreciation recollected the distinguished service rendered by the former Colonel Commandant to elevate the Sri Lanka Army General Service Corps. In keeping with the regimental traditions, the incoming Colonel Commandant Major General Wajira Palihakkara presented the souvenirs to the Chief Guest in appreciation of his services to the Army, in particular the Sri Lanka Army General Service Corps.
The Chief Guest delivering the farewell speech conveyed his contentment to the audience for having endowed with a right successor to shoulder the responsibility of the Sri Lanka Army General Service Corps while recollecting the memories. He further unfolded his profound sense of feelings and gratitude to the Center Commandant and all members for the gesture of goodwill extended towards him.
