ASFA HOLDING BOARD CHAIRMAN ASAF ATASOY’S “SARIKAMIŞ MARTYRS’ MEMORIAL DAY” MESSAGE

ASFA HOLDING BOARD CHAIRMAN ASAF ATASOY’S “SARIKAMIŞ MARTYRS’ MEMORIAL DAY” MESSAGE

22.12.2024

ASFA HOLDING Chairman of the Board of Directors, Philanthropist and Businessman Asaf ATASOY, published a message regarding the ‘Sarıkamış Martyrs’ Memorial Day’.

ASFA HOLDING Chairman of the Board of Directors Asaf ATASOY included the following statements in his message;

The Sarıkamış Operation, which took place 110 years ago on December 22, 1914, is one of the most important pages of Turkish history. The Sarıkamış Martyrs are the immortal epic of an army that rushed to duty for sacred values ​​such as homeland, nation, flag and freedom. In the Sarıkamış Operation, which the Ottoman army launched to liberate the lands under Russian occupation in World War I, 78 thousand of our soldiers were martyred, 60 thousand of whom froze to death.

Our heroic ancestors, who displayed an extraordinary example of courage and fought until their last breaths without hesitation despite the adverse conditions in Sarıkamış, have earned the distinguished place they deserve in the hearts of our great nation. We have not forgotten our heroes, and we will not forget them.

We, who are members of a civilization that has a deadly understanding of death, consider giving our life for our country, flag and faith to be superior to living. Indeed, being a “martyr” is the highest rank in the hearts and prayers of each of us.

The history written by our brave heroes who reached this sacred position in Sarıkamış also played a very important role in the re-establishment of our state. Today, we continue to be the hope of all the oppressed and victimized in this country that those nameless heroes paid the price for with their lives and entrusted to us. With the inspiration we receive from our heroic martyrs, each of whom is a separate epic, we will continue to make these lands the land of goodness and truth and to protect them at the cost of our lives against any invasion, threat and negative attempt from any dark force.

On this occasion, I remember with gratitude, thanks and mercy all our heroes who have reached the rank of martyrdom in every inch of our heart, especially our martyrs in Sarıkamış.
May their souls be happy and their places be heaven.

ABDULLAH YIGIT-ISTANBUL

Last Update: December 22, 2024