By: Isuru Parakrama Colombo (LNW): Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena on Friday (17) declared open the newly-built War Memorial at the Kotelawala Defence University (KDU). This memorial was built with contributions from the University’s Alumni Association and the KDU as a tribute to all war heroes who gave their lives to safeguard the motherland from the LTTE terrorists during the thirty-year war. Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne also graced the occasion with his presence. Chancellor of the KDU Gen. Shantha Kottegoda, Vice Chancellor Maj.Gen. Milinda Peiris, Chief of Defence Staff Gen. Shavendra Silva, Commanders of the Tri-forces, senior retired and serving Tri-forces and Police personnel, members of the KDU Alumni Association and academic and administrative staff members of the University also attended the occasion.