Colombo, Sri Lanka, Feb. 21 -- Sri Lanka Army issued the following press release:
21st February 2024 20:54:14 Hours
The military funeral of Major General D.S.K Wijesooriya (Rtd) RWP RSP USP psc of the Sri Lanka Engineers, who had served the country for more than 33 years, took place on Wednesday (21 Feb) afternoon at the Borella General Cemetery amidst a gathering of his military comrades and other mourners.
Retired Senior Officers, Principal Staff Officers, Senior Officers, Directors, and other mourners were also present to salute the late Senior Officer.
In accordance with military traditions, troops received the remains, offering a salute near the cemetery entrance before placing the coffin on the gun carriage, draped with the Nation...