25th September 2020 17:35:40 Hours
Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment (SLSR) bade farewell to retiring Major General Randula Hathnagoda, former General Officer Commanding, 64 Division, during a formal farewell ceremony, held at the SLSR Regimental Centre in Ambepussa on Sunday (20).
The day's event commenced with a ceremonial Guard Turnout, followed by a Guard of Honour salute, together with the regimental truncheon at the parade ground. Colonel Dulith Perera, Deputy Centre Commandant SLSR received him near the ‘Truncheon’ house. Later, Brigadier Dhammika Dissanayake, Centre Commandant, Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment received him at the Parade Ground. The retiring SLSR veteran addressed the troops and shared his past memories and highlighted the importance of safeguarding the name of the Regiment.
Subsequently, he paid floral tribute to the fallen SLSR War Heroes' monument and saluted their valuable sacrifices, together with Senior Officers, Officers and Other Ranks.
The day’s event also included an all rank tea at the Warrant Officers’ and Sergeants’ Mess.
The programme of events culminated with the customary ‘Dining Out’ hosted for outgoing Major General Randula Hathnagoda and Mrs Asha Manohari Wijerathne by Senior Officers, Officers and their Spouses in the Regimental Officers’ Mess.
Major General Randula Hathnagodaon on arrival at the premises was received by Major General Hemantha Bandara, Colonel of the Regiment SLSR and General Officer Commanding 61 Division. Sports News | Men’s shoes
