Poppy Day Celebrated in Colombo

The 'Poppy day and the Security Forces Heroes' day was commemorated yesterday (November 08) at the War Memorial at Vihara Maha Devi Park, Colombo.

The annual commemoration function was organized by the Ex-Servicemen Association in memory of fallen War Heroes and former Army Commander General (Retired) Hamilton Wanasinghe participated as the chief guest.

Floral tribute was made in memory of all valiant servicemen who sacrificed their lives in the two World Wars and those who died combating terrorism and insurgencies in the country.

The chief guest and other invitees including Chief of Staff’s representing Commanders of Tri-services, foreign diplomats and military officers, living soldiers who fought at the second World War and soldiers who became differently-able during war in the north and east placed floral wreaths at the foot of the commemorative plaque.

The day known as (Poppy Day) is commemorated internationally on second Sunday of November every year since 1921.

- Asian Tribune -