Twenty-eight Fallen women soldiers commemorated

The invitees at the 15th anniversary celebrations of the Sri Lanka Ex-Army Women’s Association

Twenty-eight women soldiers who sacrificed their lives for the country were commemorated and their next of kin received mementos from Army Chief of Staff Maj Gen Daya Ratnayake at the 15th anniversary celebrations of the Sri Lanka Ex-Army Women's Association held at the Mahanama College Hall recently.

Female military officers whose husbands were killed in the battlefield namely Major General Indira Wijeratne, Major Niroshani Fernando and Lt Col Kumudini Mutaliff were also honoured.

Lali Kobbekaduwa, the wife of late General Denzil Kobbekaduwa was honoured representing all other war heroes. A drama titled Duwe Numbai based on Vihara Maha Devi's character was staged.

Parliamentarian Dr Malini Fonseka was the Chief Guest.