I commemorate the Commander-in-Chief of our Independence struggle, the founder of our Republic, Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, with respect and longing on the 88th anniversary of his passing.
Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, who led the will of our noble nation for independence, changed the course of our history with the strength he derived from our nation and the resolute struggle he waged with his comrades-in-arms. Our independence, won through great sacrifices, and the Republic we established are our shared values entrusted to us.
With the responsibility of safeguarding this trust, we are working to contribute to the development of our country through education and science. We see raising thinking, researching, producing, and responsible youth towards their nation as our primary duty; we aim to present the accumulation of our university for the benefit of our country and our city.
With these thoughts, on the 88th anniversary of his passing, I commemorate Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk and his comrades-in-arms, as well as all our heroes who selflessly became martyrs and veterans for our homeland, with mercy and gratitude.
