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<The ‘Korea’ you protected, the ‘nation’ where we will blossom> The freedom and peace we enjoy, and the daily life that allows us to dream of a better tomorrow, are not given to us automatically. The Republic of Korea exists today because there were people who willingly gave up their lives and made sacrifices whenever the country was in crisis. We remember the hard work of those who protected the country despite the pain of war and division, those who silently devoted themselves to their posit…

Fellow Zimbabweans, Today, as we commemorate our 46th Heroes’ Day under the profound theme, "Lest we forget," we bow our heads in deep gratitude to the gallant sons and daughters of the soil who paid the ultimate price for our freedom, sovereignty, and dignity. Our independence was not given on a silver platter; it was bought with blood, sweat, and tears. Today, we remember every sacrifice, honor our living veterans, and recommit ourselves to defending the legacy of unity, peace, and developm…

On Friday, August 7, Veterans Day was organized for the fourth time in the Memre Buku Barracks. In his speech, Defense Minister Uraiqit Ramsaran thanked and honored the veterans – actively serving military personnel, retired military personnel and ex-military personnel — for the sacrifices they have made for the country. According to the minister, the true strength of a country is not only measured by the size of its economy or the wealth of natural resources, but above all in the men and women …

BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION On National Purple Heart Day, we honor the immeasurable sacrifices of every valiant service member wounded or killed in combat in defense of our Nation and we reaffirm our eternal gratitude for their unrivaled heroism. First bestowed by General George Washington in 1782, the Purple Heart stands as our Nation’s oldest military decoration, reserved for those wounded or fallen in defense of our country.  From the battlefields of our…