Our War Heroes, a shining example of sheer courage - President

(December 22, Colombo, Sri Lanka Guardian) Our forces had confronted the most ruthless terrorist out fit in the world and defeat them, slowly but steadily, by re-capturing every inch of land from them. They had overcome many arduous tasks and all daunting challenges before them, from suicide bombers to chemical weapons and inclement weather conditions. They emerged victorious and have undoubtedly become a shining example of sheer grit, courage, integrity and discipline, and a guiding star to the entire world said President Mahinda Rajapaksa addressing a commissioning parade, at the Sri Lanka Military Academy in Diyatalawa yesterday.
The President paid his highest tributes to the war heroes who have grown from strength to strength, and achieved a series of victories in Pooneryn, Kilinochchi and elsewhere.

"Their glorious achievements have now surpassed the doom of 'Gunfire' and given rise to an aura of joyful celebrations in the south.

They have fought for the benefit and the well-being of the entire nation, irrespective of race, cast, creed or party", President Rajapaksa noted. He also lauded the parents and the loved ones of the commissioned cadet officers, stating that by offering their offsprings to the military, they had done a great and meritorious service to the nation, at a most critical time, when terrorism was gathering momentum, and had to be eradicated. - Sri Lanka Guardian