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The annual War Hero commemorative ceremony at D.S Senanayaka college, Borella Thursday (11) morning paid tribute to 34 of their fallen old boys who made the supreme sacrifice while fighting for defence of the country during 30-year long war for peace.  The glittering and dignified ceremony saw bouquets of flowers were laid at the foot of the D.S Senanayaka College war memorial which itself was one of the firsts to have been erected inside a national school premises. General Jagath Jayasuriya, Commander of the Army graced the event as the Chief Guest while Mr Sumathi Dharmawardena, Deputy Solicitor General took part as the Guest of Honour. Sponsored by Old Boys Association (OBA) of the college, the event after tributes to the fallen, offered special appreciative tokens of memory to spouses, family members, sons and daughters, present at the ceremony soon after floral wreath-laying at the college memorial. D.S Senanayaka College with its motto, ‘Country before Self’ during the ceremony conducted multi-religious rites and observances with the participation of Buddhist, Catholic, Hindu and Islamic priests, in which merits were transferred to their memory. Brief orations recalled their heroic contribution and sacrifices, highlighting the importance of remembering them as a grateful nation. Mr D.M.D Dissanayaka, Principal, Executive members of the OBA, next of kin of fallen War Heroes, teachers, students and a large gathering attended the memorial ceremony.