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Funeral
service of Maj. General Gebregziabher Andemariam conducted today at Asmara
Patriots Cemetery with patriotic zeal
Asmara, 08 March 2014 - The funeral service of the late veteran fighter
Maj. General Gebregziabher Andemariam, Chief of Staff of the Eritrean
Defence Force,was conducted today at Asmara Patriots Cemetery with
patriotic zeal in the presence of President Isaias Afwerki, Ministers,
Senior Government and PFDJ officials, Army Commanders, religious leaders
and a large number of nationals.
The funeral ceremony was accompanied by Salute of the Guard of Honor that
marched from Maj. General Gebregziabher's home to the cemetery, and the
memoir was presented by Brig. General Tekle Libsu.
The departed Maj. General Gebregziabher joined the Liberation Forces in
1971 and served in various capacities for 43 years ranging from a
rank-and-file member to Chief of Staff of the Defense Force, and his
exemplary steadfastness persisted in safeguarding the nation's sovereignty
and the nation-building process. He also possessed a valuable charisma
concerning nationalism, love for people, energy, bravery and pleasant
personality.
The funeral service witnessed the laying of wreath by President Isaias, Mr.
Al-Amin Mohammed Seid, PFDJ Secretary, Gen. Sibhat Ephrem, Defense
Minister, Ms. Leul Gebreab, Chairperson of the NUEW, and Commanders of all
commands, Naval force and Air Force, as well as the People's Army.
The Government of Eritrea conveys message of condolence to the family
members and the citizenry in connection with the passing away of the late
Maj. General Gebregziabher Andemariam, chief of staff of the Defense Force.
Received on Sat Mar 08 2014 - 15:50:56 EST