Republic of Turkey about Video
There is great generosity in the
monument to the dead of both sides at Kabatepe Ariburun Beach,
inscribed with the speech Ataturk made in 1934 to the first ANZACs
and Brits who came back to visit:
"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
Here in this country of ours…
You, the mothers,
Who sent their sons front far away countries
Wipe away your tears,
Your sons are now lying in our bosom
And are in peace
After having lost their lives on this land
They have become our sons as well"
Mustafa Kemal Ataturk
SEYH EDEBALI'S TESTAMENT TO HIS
BRIDEGROOM, OSMAN GHAZI(Ottoman founding)
"Son, now, you are the leader! From now on wroth is for us; the
calmness is for you. The vexation is for us; the contentment is for
you. The impeachment is for us; to endure is for you. Incapacity is
for us; tolerance is for you. Disagreements is for us, justice is
for you. Unfairness is for us; forgiveness is for you. Son! Be
patient, the flower does not bloom before the time is ripe. Never
forget that; as long as your people live, the state lives. Son! Your
duty is hard; your duty is difficult. Your power is attached to hair.
God will save you."