
On the 103rd anniversary of the proclamation of the Republic, thousands of citizens visited Anıtkabir and paid their respects to Atatürk.
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Citizens visit Anıtkabir as part of the celebrations of the 103rd anniversary of the proclamation of the Republic.
On the 103rd anniversary of the proclamation of the Republic, thousands of citizens from all over Turkey flocked to Anıtkabir from the early hours of the morning.
Citizens who came to the mausoleum with Turkish flags, Atatürk posters and carnations paid their respects to the Great Leader Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk.
Visitors, including children, young people and the elderly, entered Anıtkabir by forming long queues with Turkish flags, Atatürk posters and carnations in their hands. Visitors left flowers at the mausoleum and paid their respects.
A young man who said that he was very happy to be in the spiritual presence of Ataturk at Anıtkabir said, "I wish he could be in front of me, I would love to live in his time. You know, the way he saved this country, brought it to this situation... What I want to say cannot fit into words. I love our Atatürk very much."
"I CAME TO SHOW MY RESPECT"
A citizen of Ghanaian origin who recently became a Turkish citizen expressed his gratitude to Atatürk and said, "Especially because we have such a land after this great nation, of course I am really happy to be a part of this land, this homeland. That's why I came to Anıtkabir today to show my respect."
A child who said he came from Antalya said, "I will pray for Atatürk. I will respect him. I love him very much. I couldn't see him, but I miss him very much."
"I PROMISED TO PROTECT THE REPUBLIC"
Another citizen, who stated that he was touched by being at Anıtkabir, explained what he wanted to say to Atatürk with the following words: "First of all, I would hug him very tightly. I would thank him very much. I would promise to protect the Republic forever."
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