Only martyrs’ mothers know what martyrdom means as they are the ones who offered their loved ones in defense of the homeland’s independence, sovereignty and stability.
Nada Amer, a mother of three martyrs (Farouk, Hisham and Hashem al-Dahouk), told SANA that her three sons died as martyrs to protect Syria’s soil and dignity.
“Martyrdom is a source of pride. Sons are so dear and they equal the soul, but the homeland is dearer than the soul, because the one who doesn’t have a homeland has no honor or dignity,” said Mrs. Nada Amer, expressing hope that the blood of her martyr sons won’t be in vain, but will make victory over terrorism.
Rudaina al-Qintar, the mother of martyr Saqer al-Qintar, said that though the loss of her son has broken her heart, his martyrdom has been a medal of honor, dignity and pride and that her grieve won’t end until Syria triumphs over the terrorists and mercenaries who wreaked havoc in the country.
On her part, Yousra Fleihan, mother of Martyr Alaa Tayseer Naseef, said that despite the pain caused by the loss of her son, who left behind a wife and two daughters, couldn’t weaken her or prevent her from sending her other sons (Firas and Wael) to join the ranks of the Syrian army which has been fighting terrorism nationwide for more than six years to regain peace and prosperity to Syria.
Fawzeya Kiwan, mother of martyr Ghafer Hamad al-Hayouk, said with tears in her eyes that her son was an example of bravery and honesty. He never accepted humiliation or feared death and he was always loyal to his principles and values. She hoped that her son’s blood won’t be in vain and called God almighty to protect the Syrian army and help it achieve victory over terrorism.
Like their ancestors who make Syria’s independence, the Syrian youths have been a strong fortress in the confrontation of the terrorist organizations. They scarified their souls to bring security and stability back to the homeland.
Hamda Mustafa