Last Flight Of Srilankan Airlines Captain Deepal Goonatilake 

I never see such a warm hearted people like sri lankans. Respect pilot . Greetings from Germany

“Retirement is not the end of the road. It is the beginning of the open highway.” congratulations sir

2.54 Music over feelings.Pride of my nation! ❤🇱🇰

Imagine the moment of the first officer, the young lady who had the last flight with this veteran. It would be an unforgettable moment forever for her!!!

*33 years of service really great hats off from I am a Sanath Jayasuriya fan from INDIA*

When someone get farewell like this it means that person has given more values to organization than he/she earned in their entire career.

අවුරුදු 33ක් පුරාවට ඔබ කලා වූ මෙහවර,වචනයෙන් කියා නිමකල නොහැකිය ,ඔබ අපූර්වතම මිනිසාය..🙏🙏🙏

FANTASTIC! Congrats from Brazil Captain!

Being Pilot is not just a profession. It takes a different level of acumen, courage and equanimity of mind to fly like a bird. Pilots are special breed of humans.

No tears, no worries Such a brave man Hands off

As a Nepalese, I always feel Sri Lanka, Bhutan & Maldives as my second home.

My heart melt and flowed in tears through my eyes! Such a pride! SriLankan Airlines has been honored to have you Captain!!

Sir, I being an Indian is so proud today that I saw u some years back with my dad when I was only 20. I still remember that day. Lanka airlines from gulf to cochin. My dad passed away in 2016 but still alive in my heart😓😓😓. Thank u sir u like my dad also. I am proud my pilot daddy 😢😢😢A BIG SALUTE TO U...

I have no interest in Sri Lanka or in flying, YT recommended this to me. I watched it and almost cried. Seems like a life well lived. All the best in retirement good sir.

I love sri lankan airlines. Love from an Indian 🇮🇳 🇱🇰

I’ve lost count of the number of times I watched this video. It’s very touching indeed! The farewell...from the point the aircraft approaches the parking apron...thru to the aero bridge...to the farewell party...it goes to show how much SriLankan Airlines values its employees. Captain Goonatilake, you certainly deserve all the love showered upon you from your colleagues...after 33 years of service! God bless you Sir

What a brilliant Career ... A memorable send off straight from Hearts . A Showering Affection with profound respect ..

Tears 😭 im from chennai india... not able to control my tears 😭 enjoy ur rest of life with full of happiness sir. God bless u and ir family. Kudos to your team.

Excellent. Everyone should be proud of their profession and nation. Best wishes from India.

I am from Sudan i hope to visit the beautiful Sri Lanka in soon future, my hat up for this pilot in his retirement and inspite of i don't know him but i love planes and it's the humanity feeling, many thanks to this vedio maker and to all of the retirees pilot co workers and staff crew whom celebrate with him, saying good bye is so sad, but the best hopes is to come back and meets again someday, thank you Sri Lanka's Airlines too, all the loves and greetings from Sudan... Mohamed.

Take a bow and salute to you 'captain' from Johannesburg, South Africa.

Respect.. 33 years of safely taking the people reach destinations, needs to be highly focused and responsible individual. Privilege to watch this video, and to know about you sir. Happy retirement.

This really made my day♥️ Love from INDIA🇮🇳

05:35 that moment, just tears in my eyes. I can't imagine how a person can be useless after 33 years of service. He actually added value to his organization. Hats off. 👏👏👏

Thanks for the service you had for Srilankan Airlines ✈ . -Greetings from India 🇮🇳

තුන්ලෝකයම පාලනය කරන සියළුම දෙවි දේවතාවන් මේ අයව ආරක්ෂා කරදෙත්වා දෙවියනේ බුදුගුණ බලයෙන් මේ අයව ආරක්ෂා කරදෙත්වා ..

When you're 13 and dream of becoming a pilot and years later your retiring you look back and think about all the magical moments in the sky

What a beautiful video.. After such a long career he's being given a good farewell. In a thankless world, these are becoming rare sights. Look at the positive feelings & joy on this video.. ❤️❤️ Happy retirement life to the Captain 🙏🏽

We from India, we also congratulated how you earned affection from your own company. Wish you a Happy retirement life.

After a successful career eveyone deserves this, irrespective of ranks

My dad will also B retiring soon after serving in the Kenyan police force 4 almost 40 yrs. I would love such an enormous amount of grace in my electrical engineering career which is about 2 begin.

To become a pilot is not that hard. But becoming an old pilot is harder. 😔

You know, I was born in Colombo, Sri Lanka and whenever I fly I choose Sri Lankan Airlines if they go that route. Other people praise other airline companies but, for me, Sri Lankan Airlines encapsulates the best of my country of birth. The staff, the atmosphere and the kind of people who go on this airline whether economy, business or first warms my heart, frozen almost to death in the UK. :)

When co workers are so respectful, workplace becomes heaven for work.... 👏 Love from India...

Sri Lanka has produced some of the finest Pilots in the world. Captain Deepal Goonatilake is no exception. As they say in aviation, there are bold Pilots and old Pilots. There are no old-bold Pilots. You have to really love what you do to be flying for 33 years and stay on top of your game to be flying large passenger transport aircraft. Congratulations Captain Deepal!

Srilankan people are always genuine and humble.Love you my neighbour country.

Love for every seniors from which our generation has learned the good things ❤️🇧🇩♥️🇱🇰❤️

I remember the day when my father retired after 34 years 3 months 10 days serving for Sri Lanka Army.....

That is how to treat humans, with love, respect and dignity. Good luck captain 👍😊 God bless you.

One of the best airline to fly with....Warm people and their smile.... unforgettable experience.

dude, this guy has been here since the glorious days of Airlanka, he has seen various ups and downs. absolutely wonderful.

I am proud of you sir. Never seen such grand honourable fairwell in my life you are Ratan Tata of Shrilankan Airline. Hats off to you. Devasthali from Pune India

Still wearing his sunglasses inside. True legend!

People crying at the retirement of a man probably never even met. Amazing. Is it because he is a pilot, looks cheerful, personality? I don't know. The video brought tears to my eyes too. Cappy, wish you a happy retirement.

I cried.Lots of good wishes from Assam state,INDIA

This is really emotional moment any employees, gud luck sir

It really nice to see Sri Lankan content in recommended sections as I’m Sri lankan

Roses are red Violets are blue I never searched for this video Neither did you

Sir ur legend proud of u I m from bangladesh then also I salute u I respect srilanka

Really great... the most emotional thing is how difficult to leave the circle when u almost shared half of life with them....

What a wonderful celebration. I am so appreciative of pilots and air staff that get us safely and comfortably to our destinations. I am crying over this celebration. Well done.

I went India for 2nd and last time 27 years ago when I was Itty bitty kid we went by srilankan flight they have the moves humble staff there

It's really hard to say goodbye to an old colleague. Happy retirement CAPTAIN.

Why So Many Dislikes ? These R Those Who Couldn't Become a Successful Pilot and Jealous of Him.... 😡

Extremely hard to leave such environment. Tears 😭. Love 💕 from Pakistan 🇵🇰

MUST HAVE BEEN A REMARKABLE PILOT WHO SERVE HIS COUNTRY WELL GOOD LUCK TO HIM

I was travel once in Sri Lankan airlines Dmm Colombo calicut.very best service ever.respect staff.

I don't know why I am tearing up watching😭😭😭😭 Well done, Captain♥️

Always feel tearful on such occasions . Very nice send off and well deserved .Happy retirement Capt . I visited Sri Lanka once and very much enjoyed the country and people .

Gave all memory back what I had in college days and it’s really happy to see a video like this

Flown this airline in 2018 on BLR-CMB route with a friend. I can almost feel it. One of the best carriers in Asia. Good Luck Captain and this airline. 💫

Mind blowing..... Emotional feelings Love from India.. All the best for the captain

Fantastic sendoff to this pilot for his illustrious carrier. Deeply touched to witness this moment so well expressed by colleagues and management.

wish you the best retirement life from kerala, India

Captain, you are loved, Blessings from Trinidad 🇹🇹

We have flown by Sri Lankan a couple of times from India to USA VIA Colombo and London. The crew and the people of Sri Lanka are very courteous and friendly and helpful. I would prefer this wonderful airline over any other. 😊👍😊

Loved this video whoever uploaded this . WHAT A GREAT MARK OF RESPECT TO THE RETIERING CAPTAING.BROUGHT TEARS IN EYES.HOW MUCH SATISFIED AND HAPPY CAPTAIN SAHAB WORKED FOR SO MANY YEARS FOR AIRLINES AND NOW GEARING UP FOR SECOND INNINGS OF LIFE.

I have traveled several times with Srilankan. Greetings from India

Wow, happy retirement sir, ho my God that's biggest moment of his entire career, that to for a pilot who ruled the skies with responsibility of thousands life and finally grounding for a final halt means it needs huge courage to be standing like that. It shows how strong he is. I salute you sir crying in my bed at 2 am.

I don't know how many times I watched this video Bez it feels so grateful due to money & family situation I lost my dream to become an pilot 😍😢

Respected Captain Deepal, Congratulations to you! Such a heartfelt video. It is so awesome to see the warm hearted team at your farewell celebration. Happy retirement. God bless you! Lots of love from India.

😢😢❤️❤️Always takecare and thank you for all, godbless🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭

Retirement and getting honoured by the company and the subordinates is an unforgettable experience. Great moments. I too wish him all the very best wishes.

Giving half of Ur life in the sky is not a joke hats up🙏🙏🙏🇳🇵

A great farewell to the Captain(Pilot) Deepal ! I salute you from Bangladesh.!

Very emotional moment, recalling the long years of flying safe.

I have never met a rude Srilankan ever. They are such nice people.

I imagine....how disciplined the pilot’s challenging everyday life....

i am a school student... so proud seeing the respect given to a irreplaceable hero of our country.. may i know why did they cut off the tie of our hero? just to gain knowledge

Have a lovely life captain👮, India loves you 💝🇮🇳

Most happiest moment when you’re being recognised for the right stuff!!!

This day can never be forgotten by the CAPTAIN 🤩

Love your video!! I did a similar video a couple of months ago on my channel. It was a lot of fun being able to show everyone the cool career my dad had as an airline pilot! Congratulations on Retirement!!

This is incredible ! Love from India 🇮🇳

Wow. Felt happy after watching this . made my day . Entire collegues showed gratitude towards him. Something money cant buy.

This is one of my favorite videos. Have watched so many times.

Heart touching warm sendoff to the Retired Captain. This shows how good the Captain to his Colleagues. Hats off to the Captain.

Why I am cutting onions? Very proud of you Sir Good luck and all the best! May the triple gem bless you and your family! Jeewa from Ottawa, Canada

What a talented Champion. With an Amazing track record.

Loads of respect..... Very nice first time I was farewell like this...... Really great personality

Glad this man has had the chance to fly planes for such a long time to help people get where they are going. Bravo from america 💙

Lucky are the people who lead a successful life, where others appreciate their skills. Very warm sendoff. You are a very lucky man. Enjoy your retirement.

Much respect to the Captain and for all the crews and staff who showed their gratitude towards his service.👍👏

All those who watch this video will love this man. My heartfelt thanks and best wishes ❤️🌹🙏

Very nice tradition, the way arrangements were done and love/ respect was show by Srilankan Airline members on the day of pilot's retirement..Excellent and thumbs up

Why I'm crying 😭😭😭😭💕

Since 11 years I am flying with SriLankan airways only I like the flight and service

Very very warm retirement day. Beautiful. Tears rolled down ! I don’t know why ❤

Such a lovely send off to the Pilot and lovely gesture from the crew.

Every Department' retirement is a blessing from God........count your blessing Sir