Honoring Heroes: A Remembrance Lesson for Sri Lanka – By Ravindra C Wijegunaratne Source : slguardian In August 2006, after being unprepared for the LTTE artillery barrage on the 1st, we successfully used MBRLs and thermal cameras on the 12th to destroy their guns and ammo, halting further attacks in the Eastern Province. The AI-generated image depicts a poignant scene of soldiers standing in a poppy field, symbolizing remembrance and honor. Rexy and Chapela Are you a dog-lover? If not, you have missed what is love in this World. This story is of two dogs, one is Rexy, a beautiful German Shepherd female dog and Chapela a “ Pariah dog”, (Pye-dog), a male, who’s parents were not known to us. Eighteen years ago, my son was very keen on owning a puppy. I discouraged his request as I knew, looking after the dog will be my responsibility sooner or later. My ...
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Remembrance Day – November 11th – By Noor Rahim With every breath you take You feel the concept of “Born Free; Live Free” In our daily lives there are many obstacles we surmounted Making us feel heroes among family; and among friends admired But remember, this could not have been possible and achieved If not for the Veterans who gave their today for our tomorrow With sacrifices supreme; in blood, toil and valour Never to be forgotten, but always to be remembered Undeniable is the fact that we owe these few who ventured To pave the way for our freedom that needs to be acknowledged For in our hearts and prayers we must remember them for what they sacrificed May the Good Lord keep them forever blessed and protected Noor Rahim November 2022 Click here to receive your free copy of the eLanka Newsletter twice a ...
Photo of the ANZAC Day Ceremony in Brisbane With the Sri Lankan Veterans at Brookfield Show Grounds in Brisbane The above is a photo with the Sri Lankan Veterans at Brookfield Show Grounds in Brisbane with General Shantha Kottegoda, Admiral Travis Sinniah who was the Key Note Speaker at the event. President of the RSL Kenmore Branch Lt. Col. Rick Maher, Anton Swan OAM. Dr Jay Weerawardena President of the Federation of the Sri Lanka Organizations in Qld. and Also Jayantha Pathikirikorale. These are some of the Ex-Serviceman in the photo. Click here to receive your free copy of the eLanka Newsletter twice a week delivered directly to your inbox! ...
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Kaleidoscope with Savithri Rodrigo 184 16 11 2023 The 2024 budget is out, and we’re breaking it down! Plus, motosurfing, the simple joys of childhood with preschool art, a Titanic menu, monkey chimera, Dubai Design Week & a quick look at some economic snippets as we commemorate Remembrance Day, and much more. ...
Nov 16, 2023
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Remembrance Day – November 11th. – By Noor Rahim With every breath you take You feel the concept of “Born Free; Live Free” In our daily lives there are many obstacles we surmounted Making us feel heroes among family; and among friends admired But remember, this could not have been possible and achieved If not for the Veterans who gave their today for our tomorrow With sacrifices supreme; in blood, toil and valour Never to be forgotten, but always to be remembered Undeniable is the fact that we owe these few who ventured To pave the way for our freedom that needs to be acknowledged For in our hearts and prayers we must remember them for what they sacrificed May the Good Lord keep them forever blessed and protected Noor Rahim November 2022 ...
