Army Chief pays tribute to troops

Army Commander Lt. Gen. Sarath Fonseka paid tribute to the soldiers and commended their efforts in liberating a nation scarred by war.

Army Commander, Sarath Fonseka participating in religious observances

“Braving all threats and hurdles, all of you are performing an exemplary task as a disciplined Army in a fearless manner while protecting the masses and the sovereignty of the Motherland. You deserve honour and tribute of all Sri Lankans for that noble task”, he said in a message issued to mark the 58th Army Day on October 10.

“All your efforts, meant to liberate people of all ethnicities affected by the barbaric cycle of terrorist attacks while providing those civilians with their humanitarian needs, have no doubt promoted the image and dignity of the Sri Lanka Army. Terrorists have unsuccessfully tried to win us over. Yet the Army realizing its role and responsibilities has acted with restraint, mustering commendation from all quarters of the world,” he said. The Army Commander also paid tribute to the soldiers who have lost their lives, those who went missing and their families and also praised the Army troops now serving UN peace keeping operations. The message further said that the Army was committed to defeating terrorism and would continue to march forward in triumph and dignity.