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Late Commander's Funeral Held with Full Military Honours

THE funeral of former Commander of the Army General Nalin Seneviratne VSV ndc took place with full military honours at Borella General Cemetery Saturday (15) evening. 

The cortege reached the cemetery entrance around 3.30 p.m. and was taken to the crematorium by soldiers of the Engineers Regiment. 

Message of His Excellency, the President and Part I Order issued by Commander of the Army according to military traditions were read out at the funeral before the coffin was placed in the crematorium amidst the Army gun salute.

Commander of the Army Lieutenant General Jagath Jayasuriya at the end of the cremation handed over Gen. Seneviratne’s headgear, insignia and medals to the Late General’s daughter. 

Family members, relatives, past commanders, senior tri service officers and a large crowd of mourners attended the funeral.