04th November 2019 21:45:53 Hours
Major General Manoj Mudannayake RSP USP assumed duties as the 12th Colonel of the Regiment of the Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment on 04th November 2019 during formal military formalities held at the Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment - Ambepussa.
A guard turnout and a ceremonial parade was accorded to the new Colonel of the Regiment by the Regimental troops in front of large gathering of Senior Officers, Officers, Retired officers and other ranks.
As a symbolic gesture of taking over the command, Major General Manoj Mudannayake RSP USP placed his signature in a formal document symbolizing the assumption of duties as the Colonel of the Regiment in the presence of senior officers, officers and the staff, after brief religious observances and lighting of the traditional oil lamp.
After that he paid tribute to war heroes at the regimental monument in memory of all those gallant officers and other ranks of Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment who made supreme sacrifice for our motherland and a sapling was planted by the Colonel of the Regiment to mark the occasion.
Thereafter, Colonel of the Regiment and senior officers were participated for the tea party organized by the Warrants Officer & Sergeants' Mess while other officers and spouses were participated for the tea party at the Swimming Pool Complex.
During the address new Colonel of the Regiment extended his gratitude for warm reception being accorded to him. He highlighted that he looks forward to serve the Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment which has a proud history of 63 years and consisting of soldiers who enormously contributed in liberating the country from the cruel clutches of the terrorism as well as during the post war scenario. The Colonel of the Regiment also paid his gratitude to Fallen War Heroes and those wounded in action while appreciating their contribution along with the present day members including the civilian staff.
Programme of the day was concluded with a brief interaction of the Colonel of the Regiment and all Officers present, at the Officers’ Mess followed by lunch.
