20th December 2023 20:00:55 Hours
The military funeral of Major General A.K Jayawardane (Rtd) RWP RSP VSV USP rcds psc of the Sri Lanka Light Infantry Regiment (SLLI) took place this afternoon (20) at Borella General Cemetery crematorium with full military honours.
Upon retirement, he held the office of Governor for North-East Province (1998 - 2004) and Secretary Defence at Ministry of Defence (2004 - 2005).
The late War Hero of the SLLI who fearlessly contributed to the operations against terrorism has been decorated with Rana Sura Padakkama (RSP) and Rana Wickrama Padakkama (RWP) Medal for his dedicated services in defence of the motherland.
Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage RWP RSP ndu, Commander of the Army paid his last respect to the fallen War Hero’s remains lying at a private parlour in Borella, before the cortege left for the cemetery for cremation. He condoled with the late War Hero's family members and spoke high of his commitment and battle skills during the war against terrorism.
