Old boys association of the Panadura Sri Sumangala Vidyalaya has organized a notable ceremony, yesterday to tribute war heroes whom were made by the school.

Defence Secretary Mr. Gotabaya Rajapaksa has graced the occasion as the chief guest and 186 war heroes from armed services, Police and next of kin of war heroes who sacrificed their noble lives during the humanitarian operations, also being praised at the ceremony.

The Defence Secretary planted the foundation stone for the war hero’s memorial which is to be built at the school premises before the beginning of the ceremony.

Speaking at the ceremony the Defence Secretary said “we are now in a decisive stage. We had to undergo immense of difficulties to wipe out the terrorism from the country, and we must protect this triumph for generations ahead, then only the lives of those who died get real value in return”.

“We further working on to get down all assets belonging to the LTTE by eradicating its international network from the world”, he added.

Principle of the school Mr. L.W Somathilaka led the activities at the ceremony.