Post by qms on Apr 25, 2009 7:48:18 GMT -8
Those heroes that shed their blood and lost their lives, you are now lying in the soil of a friendly country, therefore rest in peace.
There is no difference between the Johnnies and the Mehmets to us where they lie side by side in this country of ours.
You the Mothers who sent their sons from far away countries, wipe away your tears.
Your sons are now living in our bosom and are in peace.
Having lost their lives on this land they have become our sons as well.
Mustafa Kamel Ataturk - 1934
There is no difference between the Johnnies and the Mehmets to us where they lie side by side in this country of ours.
You the Mothers who sent their sons from far away countries, wipe away your tears.
Your sons are now living in our bosom and are in peace.
Having lost their lives on this land they have become our sons as well.
Mustafa Kamel Ataturk - 1934