Royal Guard Commander, Brigadier-General Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, patronised at the Royal Guard premises at the Bahrain Defence Force (BDF) today, the celebration of the Commemoration Day, in the presence of the Commander of the Royal Guard’s Special Force, Major Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa.

 

After the recitation of some holy Quran verses and the firing of one shot, a minute of silence was observed, the last tune was played by the musical band and the martyr’s prayer was read. Then, the National Guard Commander watered a palm tree that symbolises permanent life.

The National Guard Commander saluted the late servicemen in recognition of the sacrifices they had made while assuming their sacred patriotic duties and defending the right.

Shaikh Nasser stressed that the nation pays respect for the late servicemen, noting that their sacrifices, courage and bravery will remain engraved in the national memory.

He pledged unwavering allegiance and loyalty to His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the Supreme Commander.

 

Then, the Royal Guard Commander inaugurated the Martyr’s Farm project, in the presence of families and relatives of fallen servicemen.

 

The proceeds of the project will be allocated to the families of the righteous martyrs, in recognition of their courage and bravery, and as a token of gratitude for the sacrifices they had made while performing their noble patriotic duties.