Martyrs represent timeless values and we draw inspiration from them

his highness sheikh mohamed bin Zayed al nahyan, Crown prinCe of abu dhabi and depuTy supreme Commander of The uae armed forCes

Commemoration Day enhances the feelings of pride of the most loyal people of the UAE, both military and civilians, 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.

Our martyrs carried the UAE in their hearts and minds, and sacrificed their lives for the sake of its pride and sovereignty and the dignity of its people, without hesitation, because to them the UAE was dearer than anything else, even their own lives.

While recalling the great sacrifices of our martyrs on this sacred anniversary, we affirm that the UAE will always remain strong and proud, striding towards progress and leadership, thanks to the love, unity and loyalty of its children, and their trust and support for their leadership, and their willingness to give all they can to defend it.

We pray to God to have mercy on our heroic martyrs as we cherish their memory, stand in reverence before their sacrifices that are unparalleled, and express our gratitude to them. We affirm that the nation will never forget what they have provided, and will always follow their example of courage to defend our sovereignty, capabilities, and authentic values and morals that are rooted in the depths of our history and civilisation.

Our martyrs are not among us physically, but they now represent timeless values that never die. As we prepare to enter the next 50 years of our nationhood, we evoke these values embodied by the martyrs, and draw inspiration from them to determinedly overcome difficulties and challenges.