28th March 2024 22:36:29 Hours
Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment bade formal farewell to retiring Brigadier L G J N Ariyathilaka RWP RSP and Brigadier Y G P N Jayarathne RSP after dedicating over 32 years and 33 years of invaluable service to the organization, respectively in a fitting ceremony which took place on 25 March 2024 at Regimental Centre, Ambepussa.
Accordingly, the formalities observed at the Regimental Headquarters of Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment included a Guard Turnout which was accorded soon after the retiring Brigadiers arrived at the entrance in keeping with the military traditions.
After a while, the retiring Brigadiers were saluted in a ceremonial parade and watched by a representative gathering of Senior Officers, Officers and Other Ranks. Subsequently, they made a floral tribute to the Sinha War Heroes’ monument and presented final salute to the fallen War Heroes as a part of the day's agenda. Later on, the retiring Senior Officers joined the All Rank tea. Afterward, they gathered for a group photo, followed by a formal lunch reception.
On the occasion, special mementos were presented to the outgoing One Star Generals by Major General W P A D W Nanayakkara RSP VSV USP ndu, Commander Security Force Headquarters (Wanni) and Colonel of the Regiment of Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment as a symbolic appreciation of their dedicated and committed services rendered to the Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment and the Army.
Meanwhile, Chairperson, Seva Vanitha Branch of the Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment, Mrs. Neluka Nanayakkara awarded special mementos to Mrs. Theja Harshani Kodikara and Mrs. Priyanga Jayamanike for the appreciation of their invaluable and committed services rendered for Seva Vanitha Branch of the Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment. Senior Officers and Regimental Council members and batch mates of the outgoing Senior Officers, all officers of Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment and their spouses attended the event.
