Colombo, Sri Lanka, Nov. 8 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release:
The 82nd Armed Forces Remembrance Day and Poppy Flower Ceremony was solemnly commemorated today (08 November) at the Cenotaph War Memorial in Viharamahadevi Park, Colombo, honouring the memory of Sri Lankan Armed Forces personnel who made the supreme sacrifice in defence of the nation.
Honourable Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya attended the ceremony as the Chief Guest, while Deputy Minister of Defence Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd) and Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) were present as Guests of Honour.
The Prime Minister was received upon her arrival by the President of the Sri Lanka Armed Forces Veterans' Association, Lieutenant Colonel Ajith Siyambalapitiya (Retd). The ceremony commenced with religious observances, followed by a two minute silence in remembrance of the fallen heroes. Floral tributes were thereafter laid at the War Memorial by the Prime Minister, distinguished guests and representatives of the Association, in recognition of their selfless service and sacrifice.
The annual ceremony, organized by the Sri Lanka Armed Forces Veterans' Association in collaboration with the Armed Services, was attended by the Commanders of the Sri Lanka Navy and Air Force, foreign envoys, senior officials of the Ministry of Defence, senior Tri Forces officers, former Service Commanders, representatives of the Association and family members of fallen heroes.
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