The loss of our soldiers who were martyred in Afghanistan has struck at the heart of us
16.03.2012 / Ankara
Releasing a statement regarding the loss of 12 Turkish soldiers in a helicopter crash in Afghanistan, TOBB President Hisarcıklıoğlu said, “The news from Afghanistan has struck at the heart of our nation. Our heroic martyrs will live on in our hearts.”
In his message, Hisarcıklıoğlu said:
“We have learned to our great sorrow that a Skorsky helicopter serving as a part of Turkey’s NATO mission in Afghanistan under Kabul Regional Command crashed at 07:55 local time this morning.
The death of 12 of our military personnel in the crash has struck at the heart of us. Our brave soldiers fulfilling the sacred military service have always been precious to our nation.
Our martyrs will live on in our hearts and their names will be remembered with appreciation and gratitude.
On behalf of the Turkish business world, I pray for the grace of Allah upon those martyred in the helicopter crash and present my condolences to our Turkish Armed Forces, the families of the martyrs, their loved ones and our nation.
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