Late Lt. General DENZIL KOBBEKADUWA
an exceptional Third World General
The 16th death anniversary of the late Lieutenant General Denzil Kobbekaduwa, the legendary War Hero of our times and eight other military leaders including Major General Wijaya Wimalaratne and Rear Admiral Mohan Jayamaha falls today (August 8).Lieutenant Colonel H.R Stephen, Lieutenant Colonel G.H. Ariyarathne, Lieutenant Colonel Y.N. Palipana, Lieutenant Commander Asanga Lankathilaka, Major Nalin de Alwis, Lieutenant Commander C.B. Wijepura and Private W.J. Wickremasinghe were the other war heroes who perished in an LTTE terrorist blast at Araly point, Jaffna.
‘Nation First – Lead from the Front’ – A Tribute to Lt Gen Denzil Kobbekaduwa
Lt Gen Denzil Kobbekaduwa belonged to a class of military leaders all Sri Lankans can be proud of. Today is his 14 death anniversary. Lt Gen Denzil Kobbekaduwa is in the league of great military leaders of the world – who had been leading from the front - strategising, motivating and leading. Deeply loved by his troops for his leadership and humility, he was adored by his countrymen, irrespective of place or position.
Our Nation may still remember the times when it was lead from the front. We may also still remember the days when the terrorists were called terrorists, and were treated rightly so. Till recent, the same terrorists were being accorded the red carpet in return for the brutality and the inhumanity perpetrated on a democratic nation and its citizens, in return for small favours.
Lt Gen Denzil Kobbekaduwa had the ‘Nation First’ not himself, or his kith and kin first. Else, he would be living with us today. He inspired millions in his life and millions more in his death.
We also have many other leaders. Sadly, many would fail to inspire an ant, even if they live a million years. Some even live with a sense of denial that we are a nation under siege, to other it is a convenient oversight. Lt Gen Denzil Kobbekaduwa lead from the front, and did not pass the buck to the next generation.
However, it is very fortunate that we still have a large strength of immensely dedicated military leaders and troops who are following the footsteps of Lt Gen Denzil Kobbekaduwa. They remain the guardians of our sovereignty and the nation.
The limited military operations currently underway in Trincomalee for humanitarian reasons to ensure the supply of water to thousands must be continued. We need to secure the vital naval and military establishments in Trincomalee. No pains must be spared at this stage to ensure a complete mopping up operation of the surrounding areas lock, stock and barrel, so that a repetition of the recent ‘Terrorism of Water’ does not occur again.
A kindergarten child, and not a military strategist is needed to say that the enclave of Jaffna will fall safely be in Tamil Tiger terrorists hands when the eastern sea passages from Trincomalee is obstructed or terminated.
Lt. Gen. Denzil Kobbekaduwa Commemorations in San Jose, California
A series of events relating to the commemorating the 8th Death Anniversary of the Lt. General Kobbekaduwa started with an almsgiving to the Maha Sanga at the Dharmapala Institute, Campbell, California on the 5th of August 2000. This was followed by a Bodhi Puja conducted by the chief incumbent Ven. Ketawela Gnanadhaja on the 6th bestowing merits on the late General and invoking blessings on the Country and armed forces.
At this occasion, the Lt. Gen Denzil Kobbekaduwa memorial talk was given by Colonel Lalith Gunaratne who fought in the Wadamarachchi attack alongside Lt. Gen. Kobbekaduwa
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an exceptional Third World General
The 16th death anniversary of the late Lieutenant General Denzil Kobbekaduwa, the legendary War Hero of our times and eight other military leaders including Major General Wijaya Wimalaratne and Rear Admiral Mohan Jayamaha falls today (August 8).Lieutenant Colonel H.R Stephen, Lieutenant Colonel G.H. Ariyarathne, Lieutenant Colonel Y.N. Palipana, Lieutenant Commander Asanga Lankathilaka, Major Nalin de Alwis, Lieutenant Commander C.B. Wijepura and Private W.J. Wickremasinghe were the other war heroes who perished in an LTTE terrorist blast at Araly point, Jaffna.
‘Nation First – Lead from the Front’ – A Tribute to Lt Gen Denzil Kobbekaduwa
Lt Gen Denzil Kobbekaduwa belonged to a class of military leaders all Sri Lankans can be proud of. Today is his 14 death anniversary. Lt Gen Denzil Kobbekaduwa is in the league of great military leaders of the world – who had been leading from the front - strategising, motivating and leading. Deeply loved by his troops for his leadership and humility, he was adored by his countrymen, irrespective of place or position.
Our Nation may still remember the times when it was lead from the front. We may also still remember the days when the terrorists were called terrorists, and were treated rightly so. Till recent, the same terrorists were being accorded the red carpet in return for the brutality and the inhumanity perpetrated on a democratic nation and its citizens, in return for small favours.
Lt Gen Denzil Kobbekaduwa had the ‘Nation First’ not himself, or his kith and kin first. Else, he would be living with us today. He inspired millions in his life and millions more in his death.
We also have many other leaders. Sadly, many would fail to inspire an ant, even if they live a million years. Some even live with a sense of denial that we are a nation under siege, to other it is a convenient oversight. Lt Gen Denzil Kobbekaduwa lead from the front, and did not pass the buck to the next generation.
However, it is very fortunate that we still have a large strength of immensely dedicated military leaders and troops who are following the footsteps of Lt Gen Denzil Kobbekaduwa. They remain the guardians of our sovereignty and the nation.
The limited military operations currently underway in Trincomalee for humanitarian reasons to ensure the supply of water to thousands must be continued. We need to secure the vital naval and military establishments in Trincomalee. No pains must be spared at this stage to ensure a complete mopping up operation of the surrounding areas lock, stock and barrel, so that a repetition of the recent ‘Terrorism of Water’ does not occur again.
A kindergarten child, and not a military strategist is needed to say that the enclave of Jaffna will fall safely be in Tamil Tiger terrorists hands when the eastern sea passages from Trincomalee is obstructed or terminated.
Lt. Gen. Denzil Kobbekaduwa Commemorations in San Jose, California
A series of events relating to the commemorating the 8th Death Anniversary of the Lt. General Kobbekaduwa started with an almsgiving to the Maha Sanga at the Dharmapala Institute, Campbell, California on the 5th of August 2000. This was followed by a Bodhi Puja conducted by the chief incumbent Ven. Ketawela Gnanadhaja on the 6th bestowing merits on the late General and invoking blessings on the Country and armed forces.
At this occasion, the Lt. Gen Denzil Kobbekaduwa memorial talk was given by Colonel Lalith Gunaratne who fought in the Wadamarachchi attack alongside Lt. Gen. Kobbekaduwa
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