{Leaders of UNILAK Students’ Council yesterday handed donations to retired soldiers from Muyumbu sector, Rwamagana district that come together under COPAMU cooperative, in recognition of their services towards the liberation of the country.}
The donations included; a sewing machine and sweaters. The leader of students’ delegation, Claude Umurage Ndahiro, said that the support is part of recognizing retirees’ efforts to liberate the nation.
“When we look into the past, we see that you sacrificed a lot and so pay tribute to your achievements. We credit your bravery and that of fallen comrades. I am sure God stays by your sides. Keep upholding bravery as you started” he said.
“You played a role in country’s liberation and we now study in a safe country. In the past it was a shame to be called Rwandan but foreigners now strive to earn Rwanda citizenship,” added Ndahiro.
Robert Musifiwa, the officer in charge of rehabilitating retired soldiers in Eastern Province has commended UNILAK students for supporting the nation in the recognition of retired soldiers for a good job they did.
The president of COPAMU, Vedaste Mudidi, has also commended the students; “These are our children and future heroes. We thank you our children for the spirit of caring and feeling of concern for other people’s welfare,” he said
One of retired soldiers, John Murigande has adviced students to be honest which will help them become heroes.
“Heroes exist, die and others born. I request you to be honest. It pleases us to stay in a safe country where we struggled for liberty seeing children growing and progressing in it. I wish you would become heroes.”
Every year Rwanda celebrates the Heroes’ Day on 1st February with various themes centering on Rwandan history and encouraging Rwandans to embrace heroism.
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