Our Nation may still remember the times when it was lead from the front. We may also still remember the days when the terrorists were called terrorists, and were treated rightly so. Till recent, the same terrorists were being  accorded the red carpet in return for the brutality and the inhumanity perpetrated on a democratic nation and its citizens, in return for small favours.

Lt Gen Denzil Kobbekaduwa had the ‘Nation First’ not himself, or his kith and kin first. Else, he would be living with us today. He inspired millions in his life and millions more in his death. 

We also have many other leaders. Sadly, many would fail to inspire an ant, even if they live a million years. Some even live with a sense of denial that we are a nation under siege, to other it is a  convenient oversight. Lt Gen Denzil Kobbekaduwa lead from the front, and did not pass the buck to the next generation.

However, it is very fortunate that we still have a large strength of immensely dedicated military leaders and troops who are following the footsteps of Lt Gen Denzil Kobbekaduwa. They remain the guardians of our sovereignty and the nation.