13th August 2024 16:42:32 Hours
Lieutenant Colonel EAA Sujith Chaminda Edirisinghe SLACAL is a senior officer with over thirty- two years of remarkable service in the Sri Lanka Army, whose military philosophy has been highly shaped by operational area experiences in the escalation of war during the Humanitarian Operation. More interestingly, he is also known as a writer, a poet, a composer, a painter as well as the Chief Editor of Ranaviruwa Magazine. He passionately promotes war literature related to the three-decade long conflict in Sri Lanka by exploring battle experiences of the Sri Lankan Soldier through numerous field research.
On 10 August 2024, a lecture on ‘War Literature’ was conducted at the Sino-Lanka Friendship Auditorium to impart his profound knowledge and expertise on the subject, especially with the present generation with little knowledge about the past wars fought in the country. During the lecture, Lieutenant Colonel EAA Sujith Chaminda underscored bitter and sweet battle experiences of Sri Lankan soldiers, their exquisite sacrifices for the Nation and rare human qualities reflected through their characters; patriotism, valour, courage and professionalism in battle. The full session was rich with information, anecdotes, harmonious recitations, songs and discoveries of Sri Lankan soldiers’ voices.
The session was conducted for all trainee officer cadets, officers, other ranks and families of the Academy as a concept of the present Commandant, Major General ULJS Perera RSP USP psc. Lieutenant Colonel EAA Sujith Chaminda’s interest and dedication in conducting an admirable session was appreciated with the presentation of a souvenir and an appreciation certificate.
