A Message from Mayor Karaca on November 10
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Fethiye Mayor Alim Karaca issued a commemorative message marking the 87th anniversary of the passing of Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of the Republic of Turkey and the great leader.
In his message, Mayor Karaca stated:
“We commemorate Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk—the founder of our Republic, a great statesman, and an unparalleled leader—with respect, compassion, longing, and gratitude on the 87th anniversary of his passing.
Atatürk was a leader who guided not only the Turkish nation but all of humanity through his military genius, foresight, and emphasis on reason and science. The Republic of Turkey, his greatest legacy, stands as a symbol of a nation marching toward modern civilization.
The greatest duty before us today is to carry forward the ideal of a secular, democratic, and modern Turkey into the future, following the path Atatürk laid out and never compromising on his principles and reforms. It is our shared responsibility to protect and strengthen our Republic—which Atatürk called “my greatest achievement”—and to pass it on to future generations even stronger. His ideas and values will continue to serve as a symbol of light against darkness and of resilience against despair.
With these feelings and thoughts, I once again commemorate our eternal Commander-in-Chief, Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, with boundless love, respect, mercy, and gratitude.”
