EXTENDING a gesture of gratitude towards War Heroes who are receiving medical treatment in hospital, one more Sri Lankan living in the USA donated some beds to the Army hospital for the use of needy inmates.
Mr. Leonard Weerasinghe presently living in New York during his visit to the island found the opportunity to donate twelve adjustable beds, each costing Rs. 65,000/= to the Army hospital in recognition of the commitment of soldiers during the war to eliminate terrorism from the motherland.
Commander of the Army Lieutenant General Jagath Jayasuriya received the donation from Mr. Leonard Weerasinghe during a brief function held at the hospital premises in the Army Headquarters Thursday (24) morning.
Lt. Gen. Jayasuriya conveyed his sincere thanks to the donor and appreciated his decision to assist contemporary War Heroes who served selflessly to safeguard the territorial integrity of the country.
Mr. Leonard Weerasinghe told the Army Commander that he would make such donations to the Army in the future too.
Deputy Chief of Staff Major General Upul Perera, Director Army Medical Services Brigadier Sanjewa Munasinghe and Senior Army Officers were present on the occasion.
Ex-Servicemen’s Association of Sri Lanka Signal Corps coordinated the donation.
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