Heads of political societies hail it

His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa has been thanked by the heads of a number of political societies for declaring December 17 as an annual Commemoration Day.

They stressed that throughout history, Bahrainis had sacrificed their lives while defending peoples’ countries, freedom and security.

They affirmed that the Commemoration Day was an opportunity to pay homage to those who made sacrifices for the sake of the homeland and record their patriotism and courage in order to be a source of inspiration for the coming generations.

Shaikh Dr Abdullatif Al Mahmoud, Chairman of the National Unity Assembly, said that the Commemoration Day was a good opportunity to remember the sacrifices made by Bahrainis while defending the nation, affirming that Bahraini soldiers had never hesitated in supporting brotherly Arab countries.

He explained that the brave Bahraini servicemen lost their lives while defending not only Yemen, but also the Arab and Islamic nations against those plotting against them.

The Commemoration Day is a reminder for all that those who fail to defend the nation will lose their countries and themselves, he said.

Secretary-General of Al Minbar National Islamic Society Dr Ali Ahmed Abdullah Al Amin said the national event aimed at commemorating those who served the nation in Yemen or elsewhere, noting that Bahrain had a long history in championing just Arab and Islamic causes.

He affirmed that HM King Hamad had always been keen on honouring whoever served the nation, expressing pride in the sacrifices of Bahraini servicemen.

National Action Charter Society’s Political Bureau head Ahmed Juma said that HM the King had translated the popular will into reality when he announced December 17 as an annual occasion to pay tribute to those who made sacrifices for the sake of the Kingdom.

The Bahraini people owed a lot to the duty personnel.