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The 13th Annual General Meeting of GWESRA was held at the Brigadier A Ariyappewruma Memorial Hall at the Regimental Centre Kuruvita on 21 March 2010. Members assembled at the main entrance at the Regimental Centre at 1000 hrs. They marched up to the monument erected in memory of War Heroes of the Regiment with the Regimental Band in the lead.
Having paid their respect to those who laid down their lives in the fight against terrorism to defend the sovereignty and integrity of motherland in a colorful wreath laying ceremony members gathered at the newly constructed and recently declared open GWESRA office compound for a tree planting ceremony as an initial step towards the commencement of Monumental Memorial Park project proposed by Lt Col Anil Amarasekara. After a traditional tea party, the AGM commenced with Major General KB Egodawele RWP RSP VSV USP in the chair. Colonel of the Regiment and the patron of the Association Major General LBR Mark RSP USP ndu addressed the meeting. He paid tribute to GWESRA for their commitment towards upgrading the welfare of Gemunu Watch exservicemen and for the efforts being taken to uphold the traditions of Gemunu Watch. The President and the Office bearers were re elected for another period of one year .After the meeting members were entertained to lunch at the pool side.
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