Colombo, Sri Lanka, April 30 -- Sri Lanka Army issued the following press release:
30th April 2024 20:32:41 Hours
The military funeral of Brigadier W.K Nanayakkara (Rtd) of the Gajaba Regiment, who dedicated over 28 years serving the country, took place on Monday (29 Apr) evening at Mount Lavinia General Cemetery. The ceremony was attended by a gathering of his military comrades and other mourners.
Retired Senior Officers, Principal Staff Officers, Senior Officers, and Directors, paid their last respects to the late senior officer. According to military traditions, troops received the remains, presenting arms near the cemetery entrance, before placing the draped coffin on the gun carriage, adorned with the National flag.
As the funeral ...