A commemoration program with the theme "Our Will, Our Victory" was held at SANKO University within the scope of "15 July Democracy and National Unity Day".
SANKO University Common Courses Department Dr. Lecturer In his presentation, Member Celal Pekdoğan stated that July 15 is one of the strongest indicators of the Turkish nation's determination to defend democracy, independence and national will, and said, "On the night of July 15, our beloved nation showed the whole world that it will not bow to any power when it comes to the homeland."
Emphasizing that the Turkish nation has made great sacrifices in protecting its freedom, flag and sacred homeland throughout history, Dr. Lecturer Member Pekdoğan evaluated the process regarding the July 15 coup attempt in the light of historical documents and concrete data.
Stating that the Turkish Nation demonstrated a common will in that dark night, Dr. Lecturer Member Pekdoğan said, "In the face of the treacherous attempt targeting the democratic legal order, our citizens, regardless of their age, gender and profession, stood together and protected the future of our country by acting with the spirit of national unity and solidarity. Thanks to this determined stance, the coup attempt was failed and the national will prevailed once again."
Dr. also touched upon the responsibilities of the younger generations. Lecturer Member Pekdoğan drew attention to the importance of historical awareness in strengthening national identity and said, "We must preserve our national and moral values and pass them on to future generations, and learn from accurate sources the conditions under which the Republic of Turkey was founded. It is our common responsibility to raise our young people who will build the future of our country as individuals loyal to their history, state and nation."
Dr. Lecturer Member Pekdoğan concluded his words by saying, "I commemorate our martyrs, who sacrificed their lives for the independence of our homeland and the peace of our nation, with mercy and gratitude, and our heroic veterans, with gratitude."
The commemoration program was held at SANKO University Hospital Anadolu Meeting Hall and was hosted by Hilal Aslan, a fourth-year student at the Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Nursing; SANKO University Rector Prof. Dr. Güner Dağlı, Vice Rector Prof. Dr. M. Metin Bayram, General Secretary Dr. Yusuf Ziya Yıldırım, Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences, Prof. Dr. Türkan Pasinlioğlu and academic and administrative staff attended. - GAZİANTEP