13th August 2018 16:58:13 Hours
621 Brigade Headquarters at Welioya, Padaviya giving a facelift to the entire complex added a few more facilities and renovated several constructions for the benefit of all ranks serving there.
The inauguration of the new Corporals’ Club in the premises, renovated canteen and the unveiling of repaired War Hero statue took place on Friday (10) following initiatives taken by Colonel Kalpa Sanjeewa, Brigade Commander, 621 Brigade.
Brigadier Sanjaya Wanigasingha, General Officer Commanding (GOC), 62 Division at the invitation of 621 Brigade Commander as the Chief Guest opened the new Corporals’ Club, canteen and the War Hero statue. 622 Brigade Commander and several Senior Officers were also present at the ceremony.
This War Hero statue was first constructed in 1995 under the aegis of retired Major General Ananda Weerasekara (currently Ven. Buddhangala Ananda Thero) when he was serving this camp as the Brigade Commander, 6 Brigade Headquarters at that time. However, the statue needed repairs and renovation with the passage of time.
During the same ceremony, 621 Brigade Commander presented a booklet that contains historical information, related to the establishment of this Headquarters at a time LTTE terrorism was fast developing. Before the culmination of the day’s proceedings, the Chief Guest sat for a group photo in front of the new construction for Corporals.
In parallel with the same ceremony, a group of 10 Buddhist monks were invited to the premises for alms the same afternoon. Family members of 621 Brigade Commander, Officers and Other Ranks took part in the religious programme. Running sports | Air Jordan
