Rear Admiral Ananda Guruge honoured in farewell salute

Rear Admiral Ananda Guruge today (29^th August) bade farewell to his illustrious naval career which spanned over 33 years.

The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Piyal De Silva along with Director Generals of the Navy extended best wishes to the retiring officer who is celebrating his 55^th birthday today.

Thereupon, Rear Admiral Guruge was accorded a Guard of Honour in accordance with naval traditions. After the fellow naval officers made their formal farewells to the retiring senior officer, the senior and junior sailors, making a street line, bade farewell to the outgoing senior officer who was sent off mounted on a decorated vehicle.

Rear Admiral Ananda Guruge joined the Sri Lanka Navy in 1986 as an Officer Cadet of the 04^th Intake of the General Sri John Kotelawala Defence Academy. The senior officer held office as the Flag Officer Commanding the Naval Fleet, prior to his retirement.