23 February 2009, 08:55
GREETINGS
of V.M.Lytvyn, Chairman of The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine,
on the Occasion of the Motherland Defender´s Day
I sincerely congratulate soldiers and veterans of the Armed Forces, all the compatriots on the Motherland Defender´s Day the holiday that absorbed better traditions of our nation, became the symbol of its valour, fortitude and patriotism.
The warmest words and filial gratitude are sent to those who confirmed their love to the native land by the most precious thing in human life life.
We, descendants and successors of the soldiers of the Second Patriotic War, are called for bearing the great truth, protecting it from implacable flow of time and changeable political winds, preventing its from zealous rewriters of history. This truth is not liable to revision. It is not the dust of the past, interesting only for the scientists, but a live model for new generations.
Let us be worthy of glory of our grandparents and parents, let us contribute to its sources on the eve of the 65th anniversary of the Victory.
I sincerely wish health and good spirit to our valorous veterans, and success in pursuits to their successors.
Eternal memory to the fallen in combats for the honour and independence of the Motherland!
Volodymyr Lytvyn