Navy Commander meets disabled personnel

A special welfare event was held as part of SLN’s ongoing welfare project for naval personnel who are disabled in action at SLNS Gemunu in Welisara on October 15 under the patronage of Navy Commander Vice Admiral Somathilake Dissanayake. Navy Seva Vanitha Unit President Neluka Dissanayake and senior naval officers were also present.

The Navy Commander commended the bravery of the naval personnel and expressed his admiration for the heroic manner in which they served the Motherland with the high ideal of “Country before Self” at a crucial juncture in the country’s history.

Their laudable resole and firm determination to usher in long lasting peace for all communities, will be remembered by the future generations with gratitude. The Commander assured them that their welfare will always be looked into with due reciprocity and their contributions to uphold the Navy’s honour shall remain firmly etched in the SLNS annals for others to emulate.

He further stated that measures have already been initiated to construct a spacious home on a quiet location fully-equipped with medical facilities for naval personal who are disabled in action.

The Navy Commander personally spoke to the invitees and listened to their views and suggestions. He instructed the officials to attend to the matters they had requested redress and to provide speedy solutions at the earliest.