In a declaration of War Heroes Commemoration Month, the National War Heroes Flag was pinned on President Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday morning (06), at the Presidential Secretariat.
Chairman of the Ranaviru Seva Authority, Major General Nishantha Manage (Retired), presented the Ranaviru flag to the President, the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces.
Annually, the month of May is officially designated as ‘War Heroes Commemoration Month’, serving as a solemn tribute to the valiant soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice in defence of the nation’s territorial integrity during the protracted three-decade-long conflict.
A considerable number of servicemen from the Tri-Forces made the ultimate sacrifice for the country, while an equivalent number suffered injuries in the war against terrorism.
Each year, marking the commencement of Ranaviru month, the national war hero flag is ceremonially pinned on the President, the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, during the first week of May.
The President of the Ranaviru Seva Authority also presented President Wickremesinghe with a model plaque of the Ranaviru flag.
President’s Senior Advisor on National Security and Chief of Presidential Staff, Sagala Ratnayaka, President’s Secretary Saman Ekanayake, Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne (Retired) and other distinguished guests were present.
