25th February 2019 17:43:43 Hours
Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment bid farewell to its outgoing Major General HR Wickramasinha USP on 23rd February 2019 who retired after serving more than 34 years in the Regular Force of the Sri Lanka Army.
Ceremony was held in its customary way at Regimental Centre, Ambepussa. The commencement of the ceremony marked by Guard Turnout and Ceremonial Parade in honour of the outgoing Senior Sinha Regiment Officer.
The event followed by paying obeisance to the fallen SLSR war heroes at the Regiment Monument, tea party at WOs’ and Sgts' Mess in customary manner. The day event also textured with the Farewell Lunch hosted in honour of the outgoing Major General by all Officers of the Regiment at the Officers' Mess. Major General HR Wickramasinha USP commented in his speeches at the WOs' and Sgts' Mess tea party and at officers mess that extending his heartfelt gratitude for the generous assistance offered many ways by all Officers and Other Ranks during his military career.
