The Regiment of Artillery Felicitated Newly Promoted Major Generals
2016-10-25A felicitation ceremony was held to express congratulations and respect for Major General WAS Weerawardena RSP USP IG, Major General WRP De Silva USP ndu IG and Major General ND Wanniarachchi WWV RSP USP ndc IG who were promoted recently to the rank of Major General in their career as Gunner Officers. The customary event unfolded on 25th October 2016 at Regimental Headquarters premises, Panagoda with the participation of large number of officers and other ranks. On behalf of the Colonel Commandant and all officers and men of the Regiment, the Centre Commandant extended the best wishes of the Regiment to the newly promoted Major Generals.
Featuring the traditional event, first, they offered floral tribute to the fallen war heroes of the tribe who made supreme sacrifice in the name of our motherland. Then they reviewed the Guard Turnout presented by the Regimental Headquarters and accepted the regimental salute accorded by a Guard of Honour mounted by the Regiment. All officers present was posted for a photograph with the Major Generals and day's proceedings were culminated with the All Rank Lunch hosted by 6th Regiment Sri Lanka Artillery.
Speaking on behalf of all three Generals, Major General WAS Weerawardena extended their sincere gratitude to all past and present officers and men of the Regiment for paving way for their today's success which was filled with many moments of difficulties and happiness. Concluding his remarks, he assured that they will be the strength that Regiment is expected out of all Gunners whilst expressing their utmost concern over immaculate arrangements made to share their success.