ALI SABRY
COLOMBO : Our armed forces have always stood as the silent, steadfast guardians of our nation, serving every Sri Lankan, without distinction of race, religion, region, or ethnicity.
North or South, East or West, in moments of crisis they never ask who needs help, only how quickly they can respond.
From war to pandemics, from tsunamis to floods, they have been the first to step forward… and too often, the first to sacrifice.
Today, we bow our heads in grief and gratitude as we remember the five brave Sri Lanka Navy personnel who perished in Chundikkulam while carrying out a flood-relief mission to save civilians.
They did not hesitate. They did not hold back. They placed the lives of others above their own, the highest expression of duty, courage, and humanity.
Their service was not for a community, a province, or a group.
It was for Sri Lanka 🇱🇰
for all of us.
These young men gave their tomorrow so that others may live today.
They are not just sailors.
They are not just uniformed officers.
They are real heroes.
May their courage inspire us.
May their sacrifice unite us.
And may a grateful nation salute them ,
with pride, with love, and with eternal respect.
In your honour, we stand together as one Sri Lankan nation.( The writer is former minister of foreign affairs)
