The Observance of Armed Forces Remembrance Day 2023, hosted annually by the Sri Lanka Ex-Servicemen’s Association in collaboration with the Armed Services to pay tribute to the soldiers who sacrificed their lives for the nation’s security from the First World War to the present day was held on Saturday (11).The dedication ceremony of the Ranaviru Memorial at Vihara Mahadevi Park in Colombo was presided over by the Commander-in-Chief, President Ranil Wickremesinghe.
The ceremony marked the annual commemoration and the celebration of the centenary since the construction of the Cenotaph at Vihara Mahadevi Park, Colombo. A moment of silence was observed to honour the martyred war heroes and the President, along with representatives of the Ex-Servicemen’s Association, laid floral tributes at the war memorial.
President Wickremesinghe also unveiled the special centenary commemorative plaque of the War Heroes Memorial. Media State Minister Shantha Bandara, Postmaster General Ruwan Satkumara presented the President with the special commemorative stamp and first-day cover released on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the Cenotaph.
Ex-Servicemen’s Association President Major General Upul Perera presented the book titled “War Memorials in Sri Lanka,” compiled by retired Navy Petty Officer K.Nihal, to the President. Senior officers of the Sri Lanka Ex-Servicemen’s Association. Mrs.Lali Kobbekaduwa wife of Gen.Denzil Kobbekaduwa and relatives of the deceased Armed Forces members were present at the event.
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