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Former Army Commander Sarath Fonseka, who was granted a Presidential Pardon was released from the Welikda prison a short while ago. His words as he came out of the prison were, “I will sacrifice my life for you who stood by me and supported at all times. I will always be there for you.”

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  • gamage Monday, 21 May 2012 02:13 PM

    jayawewa hero genaral fonseka

    Piyumi Monday, 21 May 2012 04:06 PM

    you are the only hope for Sri Lankans...wish you good health and success in future endavours!

    j Monday, 21 May 2012 03:55 PM

    Buddika and sajith we never see before attend any event for SF release

    Anil Prasanna Monday, 21 May 2012 03:48 PM

    Your biggest enemy is your mouth..
    We will see true colours in the coming weeks...

    You will be ruined politically not by others but by you...
    over to you General...

    Citizen of Sri Lanka Monday, 21 May 2012 03:35 PM

    Cometh the hour cometh the man! Jayawewa

    AllAngle Monday, 21 May 2012 03:28 PM

    Hope to have better future with a end for oppressing people. Welcome Sir.

    bandula Monday, 21 May 2012 03:18 PM

    Let the blessings of the Triple Gem be with you to salvage this fools paradise and bring its lost glory..... Jayawewa.

    Shan Monday, 21 May 2012 02:54 PM

    It is a Good News.
    God Bless You.

    roger Monday, 21 May 2012 02:26 PM

    We salute our president, this is also another victory you have brought to our nation.

    SM Monday, 21 May 2012 04:13 PM

    I wonder what Upul Illangamge is thinking now? :)

    gamage Monday, 21 May 2012 02:10 PM

    you are real hero lets build this country with all of us

    gamage Monday, 21 May 2012 02:09 PM

    your a hero lets build this country with real peace

    Asoka Monday, 21 May 2012 01:59 PM

    Sadukin pelana evun dan ithin nagitiyaw!!!

    John Fernandez Monday, 21 May 2012 01:51 PM

    SF will definitely fall into another currupt political trap. He may think that the euphoria around him right now will prevail forever.

    Sri Lankan Monday, 21 May 2012 01:33 PM

    SIR....

    Farzan Monday, 21 May 2012 01:26 PM

    Why this kolaveri in your name?

    Hubert Monday, 21 May 2012 01:25 PM

    Be independent and don't join the useless opposition guys.

    Wimal ooruwangsa Monday, 21 May 2012 01:16 PM

    Jayawewa !

    raj Tuesday, 22 May 2012 04:08 AM

    lankawata cricket world cup eka genapu captain, and yudde dinawala deepu captain, ekat ekathu wela mulu lankawa ma dinawannata magen suba pathum,........................

    ajith Wednesday, 23 May 2012 07:46 AM

    sir you are the real hero wellcome back for our freedom sir we salute in our heart

    lila Tuesday, 22 May 2012 05:45 PM

    YOU ARE THE REAL HERO. WELLCOME BACK SIR WE SALUTE YOU.

    Anoma Tuesday, 22 May 2012 04:17 PM

    This is what I too have to say.

    The God Father Tuesday, 22 May 2012 11:34 AM

    This is only a political move by the MR, in three years time our grateful people will forget all this.

    Observer Tuesday, 22 May 2012 10:22 AM

    Yes, there could be a trap in this release....

    malkanthi Tuesday, 22 May 2012 07:34 AM

    True leaders don't seek followers, but followers seek true leaders. Let us wait and see who is a true leader.

    Don Quixote Tuesday, 22 May 2012 06:31 AM

    Fear nothing if you are on the side of RIGHT it will win over MIGHT !

    malik Tuesday, 22 May 2012 05:36 AM

    Thanks for the advise.

    Farzan Monday, 21 May 2012 01:16 PM

    A good news. Best of luck for a peaceful future.

    Gayan Samarasekara Tuesday, 22 May 2012 03:46 AM

    General Sarath Fonseka - the next President of Sri Lanka.

    Bagalawathee Tuesday, 22 May 2012 02:50 AM

    I salute you Sir. You are a true son of the soil.

    Horapasse Tuesday, 22 May 2012 02:46 AM

    Welcome, home, Sir ! But beware of guys like "Suththara Puncha" on your left.

    amaratunge Dunusingh Tuesday, 22 May 2012 02:23 AM

    S.f. WE love you. YOU will loose your intergraty if you align with this discarded Unpers.

    Indika HKG Tuesday, 22 May 2012 12:48 AM

    Jayantha Ketagoda in a back row & Buddika Pathirana in the front row !

    David Tuesday, 22 May 2012 12:44 AM

    Thank's U.S.A. for Gen. Fonsekas release.

    David Tuesday, 22 May 2012 12:09 AM

    Thank You U.S.A.
    This is a victory for the people of Sri-Lanka and Democracy

    thilina Monday, 21 May 2012 11:43 AM

    good.but dont do same thing again

    Yoshi Monday, 21 May 2012 11:49 AM

    Waited so long to hear this good news.. Proud of u sir!!! Wish u all the best for ur future!! We are always with u.. Please save our motherland!!!

    Ashiq Monday, 21 May 2012 11:48 AM

    After a long time hearing a good news from GoSL

    adel Monday, 21 May 2012 11:48 AM

    now what.......

    anura Monday, 21 May 2012 11:48 AM

    Should work for sri lankans not for sinhalese only

    IFAZ Monday, 21 May 2012 11:46 AM

    Jayawewa!

    Branu Monday, 21 May 2012 11:44 AM

    Mr. S. Fonseka, we are very happy for this good news, but you must promise each every Sri Lankan that you will be a good leader of this country (We Need Good Leadership in this Country) that’s all we are expecting from you.

    Buddhika Monday, 21 May 2012 11:46 AM

    You deserve this, in the first place you're not a person to be in Prison, it is a shame, happy to see it has been corrected. Wish you good luck General!

    gdj100 Monday, 21 May 2012 11:43 AM

    Welcome back Sir....Mother Sri Lanka needs you

    DXB Monday, 21 May 2012 11:49 AM

    Congradulations , be carefull about your mouth and the people who lead you to fight against your commander in chief.

    KJ Monday, 21 May 2012 11:33 AM

    FREEDOM WARMLY WELCOMES YOU BACK!!!! :D

    InigalaKing Monday, 21 May 2012 11:34 AM

    The one who fought enjoying the free land too later.... sorry for it... He deserves the release...

    Sen G Monday, 21 May 2012 11:32 AM

    You are a great hero Sir !

    Nan Monday, 21 May 2012 11:31 AM

    What a guy!

    දුෂාන් Monday, 21 May 2012 11:30 AM

    ජයවේවා .............

    Sachin Monday, 21 May 2012 11:30 AM

    Thanks DM for the great news!

    Our Real Hero is back...! Welcome back General - Sir!

    Dilrukshi Monday, 21 May 2012 11:29 AM

    GOD BLESS YOU SIR.. FINALLY YOU ARE RELEASED.

    Chandima Monday, 21 May 2012 12:13 PM

    MR ta pinsidu wewa

    Damian Monday, 21 May 2012 01:01 PM

    Unite and don’t get caught to political stray dogs who want their dirty agendas fulfilled...

    marusira Monday, 21 May 2012 12:50 PM

    Can anyone send some Sarongs to Qatar please. All are wet.

    No Need-Minoritties Monday, 21 May 2012 12:50 PM

    Welcome Back to home.

    Nimal W. Monday, 21 May 2012 12:48 PM

    Cangratulaions. Our HERO. We are very happy that you are
    out of hell to save the nation as you did before.

    francis Monday, 21 May 2012 12:35 PM

    there should be more people like Anura in Sri Lanka ,

    bonnie mallie Monday, 21 May 2012 12:26 PM

    pissuda machan?

    Chandima Monday, 21 May 2012 12:14 PM

    Thanks to presidant Rajapaksha

    Asanka G Monday, 21 May 2012 12:15 PM

    PROUD ABOUT U SIR..අලුත් ඇරබුමක ආරම්බයක් බව සිහි තබාගන්න!!!!!!!!!!

    DN Monday, 21 May 2012 11:24 AM

    Jayawawa....

    Srilankan Monday, 21 May 2012 12:12 PM

    Real hero is MR!

    Hideki Japan Monday, 21 May 2012 12:10 PM

    JAYAWEWA

    Achari Monday, 21 May 2012 12:08 PM

    Hero Hero Hero Great HERO
    Save our Country Hon: Sir.

    Alipola Monday, 21 May 2012 12:03 PM

    Don't forget to thank MR for pardoning you, he has a big heart. If you join his highness you too can serve the people in a democratic way.

    jagaths Monday, 21 May 2012 11:53 AM

    You are our real hero....

    This is the moment we were waiting for

    Lal Suranjith Monday, 21 May 2012 11:49 AM

    Dear Sir My Dear Hero I prayed for your release everyday morning and evening during the last 822days. Finally God answered my prayers & others.
    Lal Hannadige From Dubai

    anonymous Monday, 21 May 2012 11:49 AM

    "Dhammo Hawe Rakkhathi Dammachaaree"

    Sukhee Hothu, Dheerga Aayu!


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