WW1 Armistice Centenary: Minister Gajdoš pays homage to fallen soldiers and war veterans
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With International Veterans Day and the WW1 Armistice Centenary approaching, today (9 November) Minister of Defence Peter Gajdoš along with General Secretary of the MOD Service Office Ján Hoľko and Chief of Defence Lt Gen Daniel Zmeko, and in the presence of the British Ambassador to Slovakia, His Excellency Mr Andrew Garth, remembered the heroism of veterans and paid homage to them during a commemoration ceremony in Bratislavaʼs Šafárik Square. Traditionally, the ceremony takes place at the Western Resistance Members Memorial.
Speaking at the ceremony, Minister of Defence Peter Gajdoš said: “This day gives us an opportunity to pay homage publicly to those whose destinies have been affected by war in a very cruel and painful way. I would also like to say thank you so much to contemporary veterans who have played a significant role in maintaining peace and security in the world.” He further noted that 18,500 SVK personnel have rotated in and out of missions and operations abroad and that as of today the MOD registers over 7, 500 contemporary veterans.
The WW1 Armistice Centenary was also marked today by MOD and SVK Armed Forces military and civilian staff. More events in observance of the WW1 Armistice Centenary and International Veterans Day are scheduled for Sunday 11 November at the War Cemetery in Petržalka, Bratislava and at the War Cemetery in Kubrá, Trenčín.
Speaking at the ceremony, Minister of Defence Peter Gajdoš said: “This day gives us an opportunity to pay homage publicly to those whose destinies have been affected by war in a very cruel and painful way. I would also like to say thank you so much to contemporary veterans who have played a significant role in maintaining peace and security in the world.” He further noted that 18,500 SVK personnel have rotated in and out of missions and operations abroad and that as of today the MOD registers over 7, 500 contemporary veterans.
The WW1 Armistice Centenary was also marked today by MOD and SVK Armed Forces military and civilian staff. More events in observance of the WW1 Armistice Centenary and International Veterans Day are scheduled for Sunday 11 November at the War Cemetery in Petržalka, Bratislava and at the War Cemetery in Kubrá, Trenčín.
