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The Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces (RSLAF) has honoured the life and service of retired Brigadier General Modibo Leslie Lymon with a full military funeral, marking the end of a distinguished career dedicated to national service.
The solemn farewell ceremony was held at the Armed Forces War Graves, Regent Road, Lumley, Freetown, following a series of commemorative events, including a formal laying-out ceremony at the Julius Maada Bio Parade Square and a funeral and requiem mass at Saint Luke’s Parish Church, Wilberforce Barracks.
Despite heavy rainfall, family members, serving military officers, former colleagues, government officials, and other dignitaries gathered to pay their final respects to an officer remembered for decades of commitment to the country.
Born on 27 February 1945 in Jimmi, Bargbo Chiefdom, Bo District, Brigadier General Lymon’s journey into military service began at an early age. He joined the Royal Sierra Leone Military Force Secondary School in 1961 before formally entering the military in 1965.
He later underwent officer training at the Mons Officer Cadet School in Aldershot, United Kingdom, and was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in 1970, beginning a long career within Sierra Leone’s military establishment.
Over the course of his 33 years of service, General Lymon held various responsibilities and contributed to the development of Sierra Leone’s armed forces. He officially retired from active military duty on 11 April 1994, but continued serving the nation through public service and institutional leadership.
Following his retirement, he remained involved in national affairs, particularly in the area of security and arms management. From 2010 to 2018, he served as Commissioner of the Sierra Leone National Commission on Small Arms, now known as the National Commission on Arms and Ammunition, where he contributed to efforts aimed at strengthening arms control, regulation, and responsible management of weapons in the country.
The RSLAF described the late General Lymon as an officer whose life represented the values of discipline, loyalty, and commitment to national duty. The military institution praised his contributions and described the burial as a fitting tribute to a man who dedicated much of his life to serving Sierra Leone.
As military honours were rendered during his final journey, Brigadier General Modibo Leslie Lymon was remembered not only for his rank and achievements but also for the legacy of service he leaves behind within Sierra Leone’s defence and security sector.
