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April 7, 2016

Funeral repast is given on behalf of President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation Mehriban Aliyeva for the repose of the martyrs’ souls

On April 7, funeral repast was given on behalf of Azerbaijan’s First Lady, President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation Mehriban Aliyeva for the repose of the souls of the martyrs who have heroically died preventing Armenians’ provocation at the Azerbaijani and Armenian troops’ contact line. The commemorative ceremony arranged at the Heydar Mosque was attended by Mehriban Aliyeva, mothers of martyrs perished and soldiers wounded in the battles for the liberation of the Homeland, and representatives of the general public.


Mehriban Aliyeva met family members and relatives of the martyrs perished and soldiers wounded recent days in the battles for Azerbaijan’s territorial integrity at the contact line of the troops as a result of the enemy’s violation of the ceasefire.


Giving condolences to martyrs’ mothers and relatives, wishing quick recovery to the wounded, Mehriban Aliyeva said:


- Dear ladies, mothers and sisters. My prayers are with all our martyrs who have sacrificed their lives for the Homeland, for liberating the Azerbaijani lands from the occupation. Please, let us remember the martyrs by a minute’s silence.


The martyrs were remembered by a minute’s silence.


Mehriban Aliyeva said: May God grant all mothers, parents and relatives patience. May God grant the wounded and injured soldiers quick recovery. Today, our brave fighters are fulfilling their sacred duties before the Homeland with dignity. These days, all our people experiences both the joy and feeling of victory and, at the same time, sorrow.


Dear mothers, I, as a mother, bow my head before you. You have brought up such brave sons that today the whole nation is proud of them. Of course, no mother would want a war and their sons passing away at a young age. The state of Azerbaijan has been exerting every effort for more than 20 years to reach a peaceful solution of the Armenia-Azerbaijan, Daghlyg Garabagh conflict. We want to liberate our lands. We want our fellow citizens return to their homes. We are not occupiers. We are a nation fighting against occupiers. We have no interest in any other nation’s land. We simply want to liberate our lands from the occupation. The whole world knows this reality and has to accept it. To stand against an unjust and occupation policy, we have a strong army and courageous sons. Every soldier is valuable and dear to the people of Azerbaijan. Every our son who has sacrificed his life - the greatest wealth of the world - for the Homeland will live in the history of Azerbaijan as a hero. Nowadays, all our people is supporting our army.


Dear mothers, the pain and sorrow in your hearts lives, I’m sure, in every Azerbaijani woman’s heart. Thank you once more. Thank you for bringing up such sons. Thank you for accepting such gravest moments of your life with dignity. I am confident justice will be rehabilitated. Azerbaijani lands will be liberated from occupation and territorial integrity of Azerbaijan restored. All our refugees and IDPs will return to their homelands. To make this happen, we have to be strong and act jointly. I am sure we will stand this test together and with dignity. God bless Azerbaijan !


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Then ayahs from the Holy Koran was recited. Repast was given on behalf of Mehriban Aliyeva for the repose of the souls of the military men who have perished preventing the provocation of Armenians at the contact line of the troops.


Mehriban Aliyeva gave condolences to family members and relatives of 31 soldiers who died recent days for the liberation of native lands, and wished quick recovery to the wounded. Although relatives of the martyrs said they have faced a grave loss, they thought our martyrs sacrificed their lives for the Homeland, which is sacred for every citizen. They noted that they took pride in the heavy response the Armed Forces of Azerbaijan gave to the Armenian occupiers. They said the Azerbaijani Army made our people experience the joy of the victory they took in the battles against Armenian armed groups. Family members of the martyrs and wounded soldiers said they were looking forward to hearing news about the Azerbaijani Army’s new victories. They expressed confidence Azerbaijan will soon return its lands kept under occupation. Family members of the martyrs and wounded soldiers, thanking the state and people of Azerbaijan for the care and attention shown, said they took pride in the crushing strikes of our mighty army.

 

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Martyrs mothers and relatives were interviewed at the ceremony.


Aunt of martyr Ruhin Gahramanov said: May God grant sound health to our President. I wish our fellow citizens and all sons to be courageous as our martyrs and fight against the enemy to their last drop of blood for our Homeland. Courage of our sons make us feel proud of them. Our martyr sons made us hold our heads high. They improved Azerbaijan’s image all over the world. The whole world knows that Azerbaijan has such brave sons, and they are ready to sacrifice their lives for our Homeland and the President.


Spouse of martyr Rasim Mammadov said: My husband became a martyr. I am proud of my husband’s perishing for the liberation of our lands. He has two sons. I want them, like their father, to love their Homeland and people, and continue his glorious path. We are very satisfied with how our State, President, First Lady take care of us. We have always felt his care. I am very grateful for the care shown towards the military men and their families.


Mother of martyr-scout Nijat Iskandarov said: My son became a martyr for his Homeland. He was a patriot. My patriot son perished heroically. Nijat was engaged for two years. From here, I want to say to his fiancée to be patient, as her brave fiancé died for the Homeland. Long live the Homeland! Paradise for all martyrs. My head is always high. I am proud of my son. I am proud of all martyrs. I say to my daughter, as a martyr’s sister, and my daughter-in-law, as his fiancée, to keep heads high.


Spouse of martyr Urfan Velizadeh said: I am carrying Urfan’s name with the feeling of pride. Although his children – daughters – are waiting for him, they understand that their father is a hero. We are very glad, although our martyrs have sacrificed their lives, they took a victory over the enemy. Urfan had always said we have to definitely liberate our lands, we cannot convey this problem to future generations. We have to liberate our lands at all costs. We will not surrender our lands to anybody. Paradise to all martyrs. Although my husband cannot any more support us, we feel the support of our state. Our state would not let our children, who have lost their fathers, to feel fatherless. Long live the head of our state.


Spouse of martyr Bakir Ismayilov said: My husband was killed in a MI-24 helicopter crash. I am proud of him. I wish patience to all mothers of martyrs. We should be proud of having such sons. Long live our Homeland! Paradise to all martyrs. Our state has been taking care of us very well. All parents and families of martyrs enjoy the care shown by the state. I thank our nation, I thank our President. With the feeling of pride, we say that we have such a President. I am very grateful to Him for the care shown towards us.


Spouse of pilot-major Tabriz Musazadeh said: My husband became a martyr in the battle on April 2. I am proud of him. My children are proud of their father. We will take vengeance on our enemy, as we have such brave sons. We have such a courageous President. Long live the Homeland! 


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