LIONS SALUTE FIELD MARSHAL GSC FONSEKA RWP RSP VSV USP rcds psc AT HIS OWN REGIMENTAL CENTRE ON GRAND SCALE
Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment, renewing its ancient traditions and military formalities, saluted the newly-promoted Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka on Saturday (11) in a fitting ceremony, held at the Regimental Centre Ambepussa, giving pride of place to military formalities.\r\n\r\n\r\nDuring his first formal visit to the Regimental Centre after his promotion to the rank of Field Marshal, a Guard Turnout plus a Guard of Honour, saluted Field Marshal Fonseka after he was warmly received by Major General Boniface Perera, Colonel of the Regiment, and Brigadier BAL Rathnayake, Centre Commandant, when he was accorded the Guard Turnout.\r\n\r\nAs melodies of patriotic songs began echoing, the day\'s Chief Guest, Field Marshal Fonseka at the request of the Parade Commander, Captain PVTM Perera, afterwards, reviewed the Guard of Honour seconds before he formally received the salute in conformity with military traditions.\r\n\r\nPaying his deep respect to the memory of fallen SLSR War Heroes, Field Marshal Fonseka was ushered to lay a floral wreath at the War Memorial at Regimental Centre. The solemn ceremony recalled past memories of fallen SLSR War Heroes with dignity as the surroundings remained calm and quiet.\r\n\r\nLeaving an indelible gesture in the premises, Field Marshal Fonseka was later on invited to plant a tree sapling at the Regimental Headquarters. Towards the end of the day\'s ceremony, the Colonel of the Regiment Major General Perera presented a symbolic memento to the Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka. A luncheon treat brought the occasion to an end.
