23rd May 2019 15:37:10 Hours
Immortalizing the memories of contemporary War Heroes who were posthumously decorated with “Parama Weera Vibhushanaya” (PWV), the highest gallantry award for Sri Lankan Armed Forces, the special publication, “Uttamachara” that documents their warfare achievements, gallantry and bravery in the battlefield for defence of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Motherland, along with the issue of a special Coin, Stamp and a First-day cover was launched this afternoon (22) at a special ceremony, dignified by the presence of HE the President Maithripala Sirisena, the Commander-in-Chief as the Chief Guest at the BMICH.
This memorable occasion of national importance, organized by the Directorate of Personnel Administration at the Army Headquarters on the directives of the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Mahesh Senanayake brought the series of National War Heroes' commemoration projects to an apex. The ceremony attended by next of kin of PWV laureates and a host of distinguished guests, senior Army, Navy and Air Force officers included a few events that preceded before the arrival of the Chief Guest. A video film that narrated the valour and sacrifices of those contemporary National War Heroes was screened, followed by the recital of the National Anthem, Army song and observance of a two-minute silence in memory of fallen heroes.
After the traditional coconut oil lamp was lit by invitees, the first-day envelope and the 10th Anniversary (2009-2019) commemorative stamp were issued by HE the President. The second video clip including brief biographies of PWV laureates and ground operations, in which they sacrificed their lives was screened in the presence of the gathering before an introductory speech on the book, “Uttamachara” was made to the audience by the Army Commander who subsequently presented the first copy of the book to the President.
Next, the ceremony turned emotional as the Chief Guest began presenting the “Uttamachara” copies to members of each family of contemporary War Heroes whose names would be incorporated as National War Heroes and remembered as national heroes of our times.
Afterwards, the Commander of the Army handed over a cheque, worth Rs. 8 m to be used for Maharagama Apeksha Hospital. Running Sneakers | Mens Flynit Trainers
