10th August 2021 00:54:36 Hours
On 03 August 2021, revitalizing an age-old military tradition, Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment Centre hosted a farewell military dinner night by adhering all the safety measures stipulated by the Government and the health authorities to prevent the COVID- 19 pandemic, in honour of the retiring Brigadier S J N Mahesh Kumar, former Brigadier (FMA) of Forward Maintenance Area (North Central) and outgoing member of the Vijayabahu Seva Vanitha Branch Mrs. Dilrukshi Samantha at “The Salute” multifunctional hall, Boyagane, Kurunegala, in which the service was hailed and awarded accolades with the direction of the Colonel of the Regiment VIR and Security Force Commander (Mullaitivu), Major General S P K A Pilapitiya RWP RSP USP.
Brigadier Mahesh Kumar and his spouse were welcomed warmly on arrival at the venue by Officers and spouses of the Vijayabahu Family. The Centre Commandant, Brigadier Sumal Hemarathna raised the toast and made the laudatory speech at the occasion, in which he paid a glowing tribute to the 32 years distinguished military service of Brigadier Mahesh Kumar to the Sri Lanka Army.
The day's farewell treat reached at its climax with presentation of mementos to the day's protagonist by the Colonel of the Regiment of the Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment in appreciation of the service rendered on behalf of the Regiment. As a custom the President of the Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment Seva Vanitha Branch Mrs. Avanthi Pilapitiya presented a specially designed set of porcelain glassware as a token of appreciation to the outgoing member of the Vijayabahu Seva Vanitha Branch Mrs. Dilrukshi Samantha. Senior Officers, Staff Officers of the Vijayabahu Infantry Regimental Centre and their spouses were there to bid him farewell.
