Why Royal College, Colombo 7 is DIFFERENT to other schools – by Admiral (Retired) Ravindra Chandrasiri Wijegunaratne
This morning the National War Heroes Day at 0830 hrs , Royal College past and present students joined by Pricipal and teachers paid their respects and gratitude to Fallen War Heroes of College at College War Memorial.
Function was arranged by patron and past President of Royal College Cadet Band Organisation, legendary Musician Chandimal Fernando.
Old Royalist Senior most Serving Military Officer – Major General DASK Dolage, USP, the Commandant of the Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force was Chief Guest. Five old Royalist Former Service Commanders were also present.
28 old Royalists paid Supreme Scrifice to protect mother Lanka, senior most being Major General Vijaya Wimalaratne- father of GAJABA Regiment and Major General Percy Fernando of Commando Regiment.
Lest we Forget !