In the father’s footsteps

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Rehan Goonetilleke, the son of Chief of Defence Staff Air Chief Marshal Roshan Goonetilleke, became an officer (Pilot Officer) of the Sri Lanka Air Force during a passing out parade held at the China Bay SLAF Academy. Air Chief Marshal Roshan Goonetilleke’s father AVM Harry Goonetillake also commanded the SLAF. Pix by Amadoru Amarajeewa

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Anura Sunday, 05 August 2012 10:24 AM

balanna koitaram lassanada.

roshen desilva Sunday, 05 August 2012 10:40 AM

A very sensitive photos which will be valued for the Dad and son, My deepest congratulation for young man, But SLAF Passing Out Parades also should be attractive like the ones at SLMA, Diyatalawa (Army Intakes)

s.m.Hafeel Sunday, 05 August 2012 10:40 AM

Congradulations

shan Sunday, 05 August 2012 11:02 AM

Proude father and mother. Country needs parents like this.

Yehiya Sunday, 05 August 2012 10:48 AM

Silent leader of the nation.

Mohamed Saif Sunday, 05 August 2012 11:23 AM

Well done....congratulations..He did send his son abroad like coverds

Ismail Monday, 06 August 2012 05:57 AM

Great achievement. Congrats and well done. Proud to be Sri Lankan.

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