BURIAL OF THE CONGO CASUALTIES
You
heroes,
You carried to the sister State of the Congo the bravery and heroism
which your country gained from her ago-long struggle for the love of freedom.
You sacrificed your lives in defence of the principle of Collective Security.
Your sacrifice has borne the desired fruit and the Congo is united today.
You have honourably executed the orders
given to you by Us. You have died in support of the peace mission entrusted to
the United Nations. This is a great example. Ethiopia takes pride in her Armed
Forces. It has been said death comes as a pleasure to the hero. You have fallen
for a noble cause and in so doing have lived up to what is expected of a good,
solid soldier. This immortalizes your names in the pages of history .You are
dead but the service you have done will live after you, and would keep you in
the memory of the living.
It has been said that dust shall return to
dust. You sons of Adam have fallen for the honour of your country and for the
pride of your people. History shall preserve your names. Ethiopia places you
alongside her heroes. May you rest in peace.
Apr. 19, 1963.
Selected
Speeches of His Imperial Majesty Haile Selassie – page 652 –
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