A CEREMONY was organized by Royal College Colombo on Tuesday (04) to felicitate two of its proud products, Commander of the Army Lieutenant General Jagath Jayasuriya and Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Thisara Samarasinghe, who played a pivotal role in fighting terrorism during victoriously concluded Wanni Humanitarian war.
These two distinguished old Royalists were received at the entrance by the principal of the college and accompanied to the College War Memorial in a colourful procession preceded by the College Cadet Band.
After paying floral tribute to the fallen old Royalists who laid their lives for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the motherland, two military chiefs were honoured by Royal Scouts with Grand Yell.
The event was followed by a Guard of Honour accorded by the College Cadet platoon of which Lt. Gen. Jagath Jayasuriya and Vice Admiral Thisara Samarasinghe were senior rank holders during their school years.
Later, the two guests were conducted to the new auditorium where the main function took place by the principal, staff members, students and old Royalists including their contemporaries.
After the college principal delivered his welcome speech explaining the purpose of the day’s event, special mementoes were awarded to Lieutenant General Jagath Jayasuriya and Vice Admiral Thisara Samarasinghe by their Alma Mater in appreciation of their service to the country as Royalists.
Head Prefect of the College made the vote of thanks on behalf of the College and all present.
A large crowd of old boys, military personnel and distinguished guests were present on the occasion.
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