Despite the rain, citizens flocked to Dolmabahçe: 'We will continue to follow your path'

The founder of the Republic of Türkiye, the Eternal Commander-in-Chief, the Great Leader Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk was commemorated with gratitude and longing at the Dolmabahçe Palace, where he passed away.

Despite the rain, hundreds of citizens took their place in Dolmabahçe in the early hours to commemorate Atatürk.

At 09.05 on the morning of November 10, Turkey's heart stopped at Dolmabahçe Palace, where Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk passed away.

Despite the heavy rain since the morning, hundreds of citizens formed long queues in front of the palace to commemorate Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of our Republic, at the place where he passed away.

The rain was not enough to extinguish the love and longing of the citizens for their Ata.

THE ROOM WHERE MATTER AND GRATITUDE MEET: ROOM NO. 71

After waiting patiently and respectfully, citizens visited room 71, where Atatürk passed away. The sadness on the faces of those who entered the room was replaced by a deep moment of respect. The Address to Youth, the National Anthem and our Oath recited during the visit echoed on the historical walls of the palace.

Slogans of "We are Mustafa Kemal's soldiers" poured from their hearts, once again revealing the determination of those walking in the footsteps of the centuries-old plane tree.

'WE ARE IN THE RIGHT PLACE, AT THE RIGHT TIME'

Cumhuriyet spoke to citizens in the garden of Dolmabahçe Palace. Retired Colonel Bayram Sayın expressed his feelings with the following words:

"Today is November 10; it is a day when we lost the person to whom we owe everything. We are sad, but at the same time we are happy that we followed Atatürk's path and left us this modern country. We are very happy to be here today, in the right place at the right time. As long as the Republic of Turkey exists, the republic established by Atatürk will continue. We remember Atatürk with gratitude, love and respect."

'LET YOUR GRAVE BE OUR HEART, NOT THE LAND'

Hale Bektimur expressed her feelings with her 10 November poem and said:

"What a sad day today, an endless sadness has surrounded everything. But what we have lost is his body, it is his name that will be a source for us. It is in all of our souls, in our souls, in our noble blood in our veins. Let your grave be not the soil, but our heart, let it be born with light and light from beginning to end."

'WE TAKE OUR HOPE FROM HIM'