51th National Day

We will be celebrating the 51st anniversary of our nation's independence tomorrow. One of the important elements to remain in peace is the armed forces, soldiers and policemen in safeguarding peace and security in the country. This make me recalled of the “National Monument”.

National Monument (Tugu Negara) is a great bronze sculpture erected to commemorate the soldiers who gave up their lives in the triumph during World War II and the Emergency (1948-60).
It was designed by the famous sculptor, Felix de Weldon, who also designed the Iwo Jima Memorial in Washington. The 15.54 metre high bronze monument depicts seven soldiers symbolising the seven qualities of leadership.

The seven men from the Malaysian Armed Forces holding the national flag, each symbolising one of seven qualities: leadership, unity, strength, vigilance, suffering, courage and sacrifice.
It is one of the largest freestanding sculptures in the world.

“Courage” is one of the important qualities to achieve the success. Just aligned with our District theme “The Courage to Conquer”!


I wish you all a happy 51st National Day.

Cheers,
Johnson Tang, CC, CL
S6 Area Governor 2008-2009