Chief of Defence (CoD) Daniel Petrescu paid tribute on Thursday to the Romanian army heroes killed on battlefields, in war zones, as well as on missions carried out under the auspices of international organisations of which Romania is a member country, Agerpres reports.
He added that "the nation's heroes are a symbol of self-sacrifice and love of the country."
"The model of devotion, altruism and patriotism they bequeathed to us should inspire us and strengthen our national solidarity. We are paying homage to the heroes killed on battlefields, in war zones, as well as on missions carried out under the aegis of international organisations of which Romania is a member state. May their memory be honoured! Eternal gratitude to the heroes of Romania!"