‘We remember sacrifices of UAE’s noblest sons’

His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, said that Commemoration Day is an occasion to remember the ultimate sacrifice of the UAE’s noblest sons.

In a statement to Nation Shield, Shaikh Mohammad Bin Zayed said: “Commemoration Day is a national occasion dear to our hearts ... on this day I also pay tribute to our brave armed forces, the symbol of honour, heroism and loyalty. In this national institution, our martyrs were raised with authentic Emirati values and learned the meaning of belonging to the homeland and sacrificing for it.

“I salute my sons who stand in defence of the Yemeni people’s right to stability and development. I say to them: ‘All of the UAE is with you, proud of you and your heroism. You are carrying out a national and moral mission, through which you are safeguarding the interests of the nation and defending Arab national security against the tyrannical forces that do not want our region or peoples to have development or peace.

“I would like to pay tribute to the mothers of our martyrs, their parents and their families, who set the best example of sacrifice and giving. We draw from their loyalty and patriotism more strength and determination to continue the march and we commend them and tell them that the people of the UAE are proud of you and your sacrifices.”