30th April 2024 20:32:41 Hours
The military funeral of Brigadier W.K Nanayakkara (Rtd) of the Gajaba Regiment, who dedicated over 28 years serving the country, took place on Monday (29 Apr) evening at Mount Lavinia General Cemetery. The ceremony was attended by a gathering of his military comrades and other mourners.
Retired Senior Officers, Principal Staff Officers, Senior Officers, and Directors, paid their last respects to the late senior officer. According to military traditions, troops received the remains, presenting arms near the cemetery entrance, before placing the draped coffin on the gun carriage, adorned with the National flag.
As the funeral procession reached the main entrance, a representative gathering of senior officers formally received the coffin, leading the way toward the crematorium with family members following behind.
During the solemn occasion, the formal Special Part I Order issued by the Adjutant General of the Sri Lanka Army was read out to the mourners. Afterward, the troops honored the deceased senior officer with a symbolic gun salute, the highest tribute a military officer could receive upon demise.
Following the Last Post bugle call, signifying the soldier's final rest, the remains were taken to the crematorium. Shortly after, Major General U. K. D. D. P. Udugama RWP RSP USP ndc psc, the Commandant of Army War College, presented the bereaved family with decorations and medals earned by Brigadier W.K Nanayakkara (Rtd) during his illustrious career, following a customary tradition in the armed forces.
The funeral ceremony was attended by Senior Officers, Retired Senior Officers, Officers, Other Ranks, and family members of Brigadier W.K Nanayakkara (Rtd).
Here follows the Part 1 Order read out at the funeral:
