Colombo, Sri Lanka, Oct. 21 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release:
A delegation from the Sri Lanka Ex-Servicemen's Association (SLESA) pinned a poppy flower on Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) at the Ministry of Defence today (21 October), in line with upcoming remembrance day of fallen service personnel.
The delegation, led by SLESA President Lieutenant Colonel Ajith Siyambalapitiya (Retd), met the Defence Secretary at his office and engaged in a cordial discussion. Thereafter the Poppy Committee President Major General Mahinda Mudalige (Retd), pinned the poppy flower on the Defence Secretary.
Poppy Day commemorates armed forces personnel who lost their lives during the World Wars and honours their service, dedication and supreme sacrifice in the line of duty.
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