{"id":234059,"date":"2025-08-21T16:25:13","date_gmt":"2025-08-21T10:55:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/germantec.lk\/?p=234059"},"modified":"2025-08-21T16:25:16","modified_gmt":"2025-08-21T10:55:16","slug":"celebrating-the-remarkable-journey-of-mr-w-a-c-fernando","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/germantec.lk\/index.php\/2025\/08\/21\/celebrating-the-remarkable-journey-of-mr-w-a-c-fernando\/","title":{"rendered":"Celebrating the Remarkable Journey of Mr. W.A.C. Fernando"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>(1985 Batch | Joined: 1997-05-14 | Retired: 2025-08-14)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, we honor and celebrate the extraordinary career of <strong>Mr. W.A.C. Fernando<\/strong>, a truly dedicated and highly respected member of the <strong>Ceylon German Technical Training Institute (CGTTI)<\/strong> family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more than <strong>28 years<\/strong>, Mr. Fernando has been a guiding light, a mentor, and a source of inspiration to countless students and colleagues. His <strong>commitment, professionalism, and passion for excellence<\/strong> have left an unforgettable mark on our institution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 <strong>From the day he joined on 14th May 1997 until his retirement on 14th August 2025<\/strong>, he devoted his time, energy, and heart to shaping futures and building a legacy of knowledge and integrity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>He is So Special to CGTTI<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2705 A pillar of knowledge and wisdom<br>\u2705 A mentor who shaped generations of professionals<br>\u2705 A true embodiment of dedication and teamwork<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A Heartfelt Thank You!<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Dear Mr. Fernando, your contributions have been invaluable, and your presence will always be cherished. On behalf of the entire <strong>CGTTI family<\/strong>, we extend our <strong>warmest wishes for a happy, healthy, and fulfilling retirement<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Your legacy will live on in the halls of CGTTI and in the hearts of everyone who had the privilege to learn and work with you.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udcc5 <strong>Service Duration:<\/strong> 14th May 1997 \u2013 14th August 2025<br>\ud83c\udf93 <strong>Batch:<\/strong> 1985<br>\ud83c\udf1f <strong>Total Years of Service:<\/strong> 28+ Years of Excellence<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Thank You, Mr. W.A.C. 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