The annual war hero’s commemoration of the Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment (SLSR) was held at its regimental headquarters located in the Ambepussa during 19 -20 November with the grace of Major General Priyantha Jayawardena, Colonel of the Regiment as the chief guest together with Mrs Omila Jayawardena chairperson SLSR Seva Vanitha Branch.
The war hero’s commemoration was followed by the floral wreath laying ceremony of the senior officers including the Colonel of the regiment.
At the sunset, mounting vigil and the sound of the buglers marked the commencement of the military traditionalized ceremony. Similarly, with floral tribute of the relatives of fallen war heroes including, mothers, fathers, widows, sons, and daughters unwrapped the flags in front of them in the name of their departed brave loved ones on behalf of the sovereignty, territorial integrity and peace of motherland.
3862 Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment troops including Officers supreme sacrificed their lives during the humanitarian operations to eradicate the ruthless LTTE terrorism.
The war heroes commemoration ceremony was concluded with Reveille, and last post followed by the vigil dismounting a mid of the tears of gathered relatives.
Meantime, all – night pirith chanting followed by the alms for 66 Buddhist monks to evoke merits for fallen war heroes on next day morning (20). This “Swift and Bold” Sri Lanka Sinha Regiment Marked its 66th anniversary recently on 1 October 2022.
Brigadier Nishantha Muthumala, Centre Commandant Regimental Centre SLSR, all staff Officers of the regimental Centre and Commanding Officers of all battalions organized this annual commemoration event under the directions of the Colonel of the Regiment.
Senior Officers including regimental council members, officers and other Ranks of all 20 battalions of the regiment, members of SLSR Seva Vanitha Branch and relatives of deceased war heroes attended the event.
By Nisal Rukshan