Sri Lanka Artillery Regiment (SLA), one of the most prestigious and admired regiments in the Army on Sunday (20), commemorated its 126th anniversary with a series of events at its SLA Regimental Headquarters, Panagoda.
Lieutenant General Daya Ratnayake, Commander of the Army added dignity and significance as the Chief Guest for the peak of commemorative ceremonies at the invitation of SLA Colonel Commandant, Major General Jagath Rambukpotha.
The day’s ceremony of the ‘Gunners’ included a special tribute to the fallen War Heroes, floral-wreath laying at the SLA monument by both the Chief Guest and the relatives of fallen War Heroes, recitation of the National Anthem and the Regimental Song, religious observances of all denominations, Guard Turn Out and salute for the Chief Guest, one-minute silence in honour of fallen War Heroes, etc.
Major General Jagath Rambukpotha welcomed the Chief Guest on arrival to the military honours, accorded by SLA soldiers at the Regimental Centre. Mrs Damayanthi Ratnayake, President, Army Seva Vanitha Unit who accompanied, was received by Mrs Rambukpotha.
The SLA monument was revered by SLA Colonel Commandant, SLA Brigade Commander, SLA Centre Commandant, a retired SLA member, SLA Unit Commanders, Commandant SLA Training School and Regimental Warrant Officers in succession soon after the first floral wreath was laid by the day’s Chief Guest.
An all night Pirith chanting ceremony the same Sunday (20) evening, followed by ‘Heel Daana’, brought the day’s anniversary programmes to an end.
Many retired SLA officers, serving officers, relatives of fallen SLA War Heroes and a large gathering attended the commemorative ceremonies.
Lieutenant General Daya Ratnayake, seconds after wreath-laying closely went through the names inscribed on the monument and refreshed his memories, sharing a couple of thoughts with accompanying SLA Colonel Commandant and other senior officers.
Prior to Sunday’s event, the 126th anniversary ceremonies commenced at the General Cemetery, Borella, where the monument of the founding father of the SLA, late Colonel C.H Siemens is lying. A floral wreath-laying ceremony honoured his memory at the monument.
An all rank lunch, salute to the Colonel Commandant and a musical evening within this week will bring the anniversary arrangements to an end.
Lieutenant General Daya Ratnayake, Commander of the Army added dignity and significance as the Chief Guest for the peak of commemorative ceremonies at the invitation of SLA Colonel Commandant, Major General Jagath Rambukpotha.
The day’s ceremony of the ‘Gunners’ included a special tribute to the fallen War Heroes, floral-wreath laying at the SLA monument by both the Chief Guest and the relatives of fallen War Heroes, recitation of the National Anthem and the Regimental Song, religious observances of all denominations, Guard Turn Out and salute for the Chief Guest, one-minute silence in honour of fallen War Heroes, etc.
Major General Jagath Rambukpotha welcomed the Chief Guest on arrival to the military honours, accorded by SLA soldiers at the Regimental Centre. Mrs Damayanthi Ratnayake, President, Army Seva Vanitha Unit who accompanied, was received by Mrs Rambukpotha.
The SLA monument was revered by SLA Colonel Commandant, SLA Brigade Commander, SLA Centre Commandant, a retired SLA member, SLA Unit Commanders, Commandant SLA Training School and Regimental Warrant Officers in succession soon after the first floral wreath was laid by the day’s Chief Guest.
An all night Pirith chanting ceremony the same Sunday (20) evening, followed by ‘Heel Daana’, brought the day’s anniversary programmes to an end.
Many retired SLA officers, serving officers, relatives of fallen SLA War Heroes and a large gathering attended the commemorative ceremonies.
Lieutenant General Daya Ratnayake, seconds after wreath-laying closely went through the names inscribed on the monument and refreshed his memories, sharing a couple of thoughts with accompanying SLA Colonel Commandant and other senior officers.
Prior to Sunday’s event, the 126th anniversary ceremonies commenced at the General Cemetery, Borella, where the monument of the founding father of the SLA, late Colonel C.H Siemens is lying. A floral wreath-laying ceremony honoured his memory at the monument.
An all rank lunch, salute to the Colonel Commandant and a musical evening within this week will bring the anniversary arrangements to an end.
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