Retiring Major General Deepthi Jayathilaka Honoured in His Mother Regiment

Regimental Centre Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment (SLSR) on Sunday (19) July 20 in a fitting military ceremony bade farewell to one of its Senior Officers, retiring Major General Deepthi Jayathilaka after an exemplary service of more than 35 years in the Regular Force of the Sri Lanka Army.

The farewell ceremony commenced with a customary Guard Turnout honour upon his arrival at the entrance to the Regimental Centre before he was warmly received by Colonel Dulip Perera, Deputy Centre Commandant. A subsequent Guard of Honour in honour to the outgoing Senior General of the SLSR followed afterwards and Brigadier Dammika Dissanayake, Centre Commandant, SLSR accompanied the day's Chief Guest to the special dais to receive the salute.

Giving due recognition to the memory of all fallen War Heroes, he also placed a wreath and saluted them at the SLSR War Heroes' monument. An All Rank tea arrangement at the Warrant Officers’ and Sergeants' Mess afterwards enabled him to refresh memories with all those who were presented as another formality.

The day's itinerary included a farewell Guest Night, hosted in his honour, together with all Officers in the Regiment at the Officers' Mess.

Major General Deepthi Jayathilake in his farewell speeches at the Parade Ground, Warrant Officers' and Sergeants' Mess and also at the Officers' Mess paid a glowing tribute to all SLSR personnel for the support they extended for fulfillment of his duties in the past 35 years.

Presentation of a special souvenir to the outgoing Senior Officer brought at the Officers’ Mess by Major General Jayantha Senevirathne, Commander Security Force (West) and Colonel of the Regiment SLSR.

Family members, relatives, Senior Officers of the Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment and their spouses, Staff Officers and Other Ranks were also took part in the event.