‘Fallen heroes represent immortal example of national unity, belonging’

Umm Al Qaiwain / WAM

HH Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mu’alla, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Umm Al Qaiwain, has said that the initiative launched by President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, to celebrate Commemoration Day on 30th November every year, has translated the meanings of respect and appreciation to the martyrs of the nation and their families.
Sheikh Saud added that national cohesion represents the true meaning of unification and effective participation in building the nation, preserving its gains and strengthening its social fabric as well as the culture of loyalty instilled by the founding fathers in the spirits of successors as they represent the first strategic goal in the union.
In a speech to Dira’a Al Watan, The Nation Shield, magazine on the occasion of Commemoration Day, H.H. Sheikh Saud said, “It is a pride for us to witness the honouring of martyrs of the homeland in recognition and appreciation of their sacrifices and acts of patriotism, as they represent an immortal example of national unity and belonging. They also translate the strong will and determination of our Armed Forces servicemen.
“The initiative launched by President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, to celebrate Commemoration Day on 30th November every year, has translated the meanings of respect and appreciation to the martyrs of the nation and their families and also represents a historic milestone from which we glean all the meanings of loyalty, sacrifice and preserving
national gains.”
Sheikh Saud also prayed to Allah Almighty to rest their souls in Paradise and to grant solace and patience to their families.