The commemoration event, traditionally organized by Fenerbahçe within the scope of November 10, was held with wide participation this year as well.
In the organization held for the 7th time, the 10 November Fenerbahçe Ferry, equipped with Turkish flags, Fenerbahçe flags and Atatürk portrait, departed from the City Lines Pier in Kadıköy and reached the coast of Dolmabahçe Palace.
Fenerbahçe Deputy Chairman Barış Göktürk, Fenerbahçe Supreme Council Board Chairman Şekip Mosturoğlu, board members, Supreme Council Board and congress members, athletes, technical teams, sports school representatives, academy members and club employees attended the commemoration program.
A MOMENT OF RESPECT WAS HELD AT 09.05
After the moment of silence accompanied by sirens off the coast of Dolmabahçe Palace at 09.05, red carnations were released into the sea. While Atatürk's favorite songs were sung within the scope of the program, the participants wrote their feelings and thoughts in the memoirs.
Making statements at the ceremony, club managers made evaluations about the meaning of November 10 and the bond between Atatürk and Fenerbahçe.
BARIŞ GÖKTÜRK: WE REMEMBER OUR FATHER WITH GRACE AND GRATITUDE
Emphasizing that commemoration events are important for the club, Fenerbahçe Deputy President Barış Göktürk said, "For the citizens of the Republic of Turkey, especially for Fenerbahçe fans, Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk has a special place. Therefore, we commemorate him and his comrades with mercy, gratitude and gratitude. In addition to being the founder of our country, he is the person who won the War of Independence, gave us our freedom, carried out the reforms, and shaped the Republic of Turkey into its current form. There is a good saying, As Fenerbahçe fans, we constantly repeat: 'It is not important which team Atatürk is with, but who follows his path.' saying. Therefore, both the Boards of Directors and the Presidents before us have reinforced and strengthened these traditions. We thank them. There are also many participants from our current Board of Directors, and we thank them very much. Therefore, these events are very important to us. In the spirit of Fenerbahçe, there is already the idea of long live the Republic and long live Mustafa Kemal Atatürk. So we are happy to be here. "We commemorate our Atatürk with mercy and gratitude," he said.
ŞEKIP MOSTUROĞLU: OUR FATHER IS IN OUR HEARTS, EVERY DAY, EVERY MOMENT
Stating that they commemorate Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk not just one day but every day, Fenerbahçe Supreme Council Board Chairman Şekip Mosturoğlu said, "We commemorate him with respect on the anniversary of the passing away of Atatürk, the founder of our state and the architect of our independence. It has become a tradition. The entire Fenerbahçe family is here. I hope and wish for Fenerbahçe Sports Club to be a tradition that will be passed on to all generations. Our Ata is in our hearts, every day, every moment." "We remember it not just in one day, but every day. I hope Fenerbahçe will pass this tradition on to the younger generations. One of the most important features of Fenerbahçe Sports Club is that it follows the path that Atatürk pointed out. The fact that our new members are with their children and families shows that that walk continues. I hope that Atatürk's work will survive and that Fenerbahçe will survive forever."
VOLKAN AKAN: WE WILL TAKE CARE OF ALL THEIR VALUES FOREVER
Stating that they will continue their commitment to Atatürk's principles and reforms, Volkan Akan said, "We are here to commemorate the founder of our Republic, the Great Leader Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, on the 88th anniversary of his passing. We would like to express once again that we will forever protect our commitment to Atatürk's principles and reforms and the values of the Republic. Two days ago, Fenerbahçe visited Anıtkabir in Ankara. "Ataturk is an important value for us. We will protect all his values forever," he said.
WAR, JUSTICE: OUR FATHER AND FENERBAHÇE HAVE A SPECIAL BOND
Stating that there is a special bond between Atatürk and Fenerbahçe, Savaş Adalet said, "It is a meaningful day. It is the 88th anniversary of our Ata's passing. We commemorate the passing of our Great Leader, who founded our Republic, awakened a people to the War of Independence, convinced them of this struggle and established our state. Every year, we commemorate this meaningful day here, in our stadium, all over the country. Fenerbahçe has a special bond with our Ata. May 3." There is an important bond between us that crowned Fenerbahçe by visiting our building in Kuşdili in 1918. We are happy to continue in the path of our Atatürk. We are obliged to protect the principles and the Republic he established. We do our best for this reason. I hope our state will live forever. This bond between Fenerbahçe and the Republic of Turkey is very important to us. "As soldiers, we are obliged to protect these principles. We are here to fulfill our duty every minute, every moment."
