Honoring the Memory of General Štefánik
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The Minister of Defence of the Slovak Republic Martin Glváč took part in the commemorative ceremony held on the occasion of the 94th anniversary of the tragic death of Milan Rastislav Štefánik, which took place at the memorial in Bradlo.
The torchlight procession’s arrival from Košariská opened the commemorative ceremony, which was organized under the auspices of the Head of the Government of the Slovak Republic, by lighting up the central flame.
After the laying of wreaths at the memorial and after the speeches of the guests, the bonfires were lit. One of them was also set aflame by the Minister of Defence Martin Glváč. ̔Štefánik can be an example to follow for many Slovaks. I am glad that many people came to this place even after so many years in order to commemorate his message and life’s work Štefánik had accomplished,̓ he stated.
The Armed Forces Academy of General M.R. Štefánik, whose mission is not only to educate students, but also form their harmonious personalities, cognition, creativity and strengthen their motivation to serve their country, follows the message of the astronomer, the soldier, the diplomat and the politician Štefánik.
The torchlight procession’s arrival from Košariská opened the commemorative ceremony, which was organized under the auspices of the Head of the Government of the Slovak Republic, by lighting up the central flame.
After the laying of wreaths at the memorial and after the speeches of the guests, the bonfires were lit. One of them was also set aflame by the Minister of Defence Martin Glváč. ̔Štefánik can be an example to follow for many Slovaks. I am glad that many people came to this place even after so many years in order to commemorate his message and life’s work Štefánik had accomplished,̓ he stated.
The Armed Forces Academy of General M.R. Štefánik, whose mission is not only to educate students, but also form their harmonious personalities, cognition, creativity and strengthen their motivation to serve their country, follows the message of the astronomer, the soldier, the diplomat and the politician Štefánik.
