Commemoration Day: UAE leaders pay tribute to the nation’s heroes

SMA News – ABU DHABI

UAE leaders paid tribute to those who gave their lives in defense of their country.

In a statement marking this year’s Commemoration Day, President of UAE Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zaid spoke of the sacrifices of the nation’s heroes.

“November 30 is a day of pride and glory,” he said.

“We will always remember as people and leadership, with appreciation and gratitude, our children who sacrificed their lives in defense of the nation. They kept the UAE flag flying high as a symbol of strength, pride and resilience.

“The blood of our martyrs will adorn our chests with pride, and those of our children and grandchildren as we create the next 50 years.”

Commemoration Day is held every year to recognize the dedication and bravery of those serving in military and civilian roles at home and abroad.

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, said the UAE will remember the martyrs.

“We thank Allah Almighty for blessing us with valiant men and women who have lived up to their promises to this nation. We commemorate today their children who responded to their call of duty, fought and died while defending our country, its dignity, sovereignty and independence,” he said.

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, said the martyrs were timeless symbols of patriotism.

“Commemoration Day enhances the feelings of pride of the most loyal people of the UAE who have fulfilled what they pledged to God and the homeland. They sacrificed their lives in the field of bravery and honour in the UAE and overseas, thus performing the greatest heroism and sacrifices in history,” said Sheikh Mohamed.