Lt. Cdr. Premaratna sacrificed his life in defence of the nation

The first death anniversary of Lt. Commander D. D. N. M. Premaratna of the Sri Lanka Navy who sacrificed his life in defence of the nation falls on October 20.

In his memory a pirith preaching on 20th night and an almsgiving to Maha Sangha on the following morning will be held at his residence Gabbala, Kotuwella, Rambukkana, Tel - 0602350061.

He died on October 16 last year when a suicide bomber attacked a Navy Convoy at Digampathana.

A separate commemorative ceremony has been organised by the members of the Sir John Kotalawela Defence Academy 19th intake officers batch of Navy.

Born on April 20 1978 he entered the Defence Academy as a Cadet Officer on August 5, 2002 and was appointed as a sub-lieutenant the next year. He was promoted to Navy Lieutenant on February 5, 2006 and has been trained with the Indian Navy.