Female soldiers of the Sri Lanka Army extended immense services to the country during the battle against terrorism while making immense sacrifices.
“Since you all had duly extended the duties assigned, the soldiers in the battle front were enabled to discharge their responsibility to the entire satisfaction”.
Defence Secretary Gen. Kamal Gunaratne said addressing a gathering of the Sri Lanka Ex-Army Women’s Association (SLEAWA) during its Annual General Meeting at the Clover Resort.
Recalling their immense support, Gen. Gunaratne said “when injured soldiers were taken to sickbays, we experienced the caring services of the hospital staff including female nurses and caregivers.” adding that “we never fail to recall such great services”.
It is a fact that you all extended an honourable service to the nation, he added, He also recalled the extreme hardships undergone by the children of service women, whose fathers were also employed in the Army.
President Lanka Ex-Servicemen’s Association Maj. Gen. Upul Perera and a large number of SLEAWA members were also present.