29th January 2021 00:00:00 Hours
On 29 January 2021, revitalizing an age-old military tradition, Vijayabahu Infantry Regimental Centre hosted a farewell dinner 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 P M R H S K Herath RWP RSP, former Centre Commandant of the Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment and outgoing member of the Vijayabahu Seva Vanitha Branch Mrs. Shyama Weerakoon at “The Salute” multifunctional hall, Boyagane, Kurunegala, in which the service was hailed and awarded accolades.
Brigadier Sisira Herath and his spouse were welcomed warmly on arrival at the venue by Officers and spouses of the Vijayabahu Family. The Centre Commandant, Brigadier K A W N H Bandaranayeke USP raised the toast and made the laudatory speech at the occasion, in which he paid a glowing tribute to the 33 years distinguished military service of Brigadier Sisira Herath 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, Major General S P K A Pilapitiya RWP RSP USP 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 token of appreciation to the outgoing member of the Vijayabahu Seva Vanitha Branch Mrs. Shyama Weerakoon. Senior Officers, Staff Officers of the Vijayabahu Infantry Regimental Centre and their spouses were there to bid him farewell.
