29th January 2019 12:27:30 Hours
The Sinha Regiment on Sunday, 27 January 2019 bid farewell to Major General Hemantha Kulathunga who had rendered an exemplary service to the nation more than three decades during a formal military ceremony at the Regimental Centre, Ambepussa.
Retiring Major General Hemantha Kulathunga warmly welcomed by the Regimental Centre Commandant Brigadier A P Pallawela RWP RSP, on his arrival on behalf of the Colonel of the Regiment, and greeted him by a “Guard Turnout”. Then respectively he took salute at a colourful and dignified Guard of Honour from proud Green Jackets.
Soon after Major General Hemantha Kulathunga paid tribute to the “Fallen War Hero’s” by placing a floral wreath at the Regimental Monument.
Later, Major General Hemantha Kulathunga attended the all ranks tea party at the Sgt’s Mess and day’s programme was concluded with an elegant farewell lunch at the Officers’ Mess. Upon his arrival at the Officers’ Mess, the Colonel of the Regiment warmly welcomed him.
