The ‘Veterans’ Get-together’ of the Special Forces (SF) Regiment was held at the SF Regimental Centre in Naula, coincident with the 27th Regimental day of the Special Forces during 9 - 10 December 2023.
Veterans' News
The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Gajaba Regiment (GR) Veterans' Association got underway on Sunday (26) at Battaramulla ‘Ape Gama’ premises with the participation of a gathering of former 'Keterians' who made the Regiment proud and admiring.
A representative gathering of about 100 coordinators of Ranaviru Organizations of 22 administrative Districts, including responsible SFHQ Officers and Civil Affairs Officers in respective areas this morning (18) arrived at the Army HQ at the request of the Directorate of Veterans' Affairs and listened to General Shavendra Silva, Chief of Defence staff Commander of the Army and Head of the National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak where he urged them to maintain their respected social recognition and contribute to the betterment of the national economy and the Army as well without falling victim to various elements with vested interests.
‘Remembrance Day’ and Poppy ceremony, staged every year by the Sri Lanka Ex-Servicemen’s Association (SLESA), got underway at Viharamaha Devi Park, Colombo 7 this morning (11).
A series of commemorative events on Monday (7) and Tuesday (8) marked the 25th death anniversary of legendary War Hero, Lieutenant General Denzil Kobbekaduwa of the Sri Lanka Army, who fell victim to an LTTE landmine on 8th Aug 1992 at Araly Point, Kayts, together with several other brave Officers and soldiers.
The 25th death anniversary of Late Major General Vijaya Wimalarathne, one of the finest war veterans ever produced by the Gajaba Regiment (GR) of the Sri Lanka Army in contemporary times was held on Sunday (6) at the Gajaba Regiment Headquarters at Saliyapura, Anuradhapura.
At the invitation of the Colonel of the Regiment, GR, Major General Shavendra Silva, the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Mahesh Senanayake also joined the commemorative programmes at Saliyapura, attaching special importance.
One of the Army’s yesteryear shining stars in the field of athletics, now a retiree, Deshabandu Lieutenant Colonel W Wimaladasa (Retd) at Andiyadeniya, Allawwa was delighted to accept the keys to his completely renovated house with gratitude at the auspicious minute on Wednesday (31) during a simple ceremony.
The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Gemunu Watch Ex-Servicemen’s Regimental Association (GWESRA) was held on Sunday (26) at the Gemunu Watch (GW) Regimental Centre in Kuruvita with the participation of a large number of members of the Association.
The ceremonial opening of the refurbished Home for Tri-service Veterans at Bolagala, Katana and its new extended facility buildings in the same premises took place this morning (20) during a brief ceremony, headed by Lieutenant General Crishanthe De Silva, Commander of the Army, together with members of the Ex-Servicemen’s Association.
The military funeral of Brigadier K.J.N Senaweera (Rtd) RSP USP Ldmc, who had served the country for more than 30 years, took place Wednesday (4) evening at Borella General Cemetery, amid a mammoth gathering of his military comrades and other mourners.