PORTALJABAR, DISTRICT. BEKASI - In order to welcome the 78th Heroes' Day, Regional Secretary Dedy Supriyadi together with Forkopimda elements carried out Dhikr and Flower-Sowing Pilgrimage at the National Hero's Grave, KH. Noer Alie, At-Taqwa Putri Islamic Boarding School, Ujung Harapan, Bahagia Village, Babelan District, on Wednesday (08/11/2023).

Heroes' Day, which is celebrated every November 10, carries the theme "Heroic Spirit for the Nation's Future in Fighting Poverty and Ignorance".

The Regional Secretary (Sekda) of Bekasi Regency, Dedy Supriyadi, said that heroes are very meritorious figures who are willing to sacrifice for the nation, state and religion, who are willing to die in winning Indonesia's independence.

"The hero's message from the proclaimer Bung Karno, never forget history (jasmerah). This expression can be reflected on and actualized in everyday life," he said.

Dedy explained that Heroes' Day is commemorated every year as a historical event for the Indonesian nation, in defending it through the national revolutionary movement during the battle in Surabaya on November 10, 1945.

"How difficult it is for us to fight against thousands of fully armed colonial troops, while the Indonesian people do not have adequate fighting equipment, but our nation has the determination to never give up, not afraid to die in order to defend every inch of the motherland, and a brave fighting spirit against the colonial forces," he said.

He conveyed to the people of Bekasi Regency to take part in being part of the steps to sacrifice the spirit of heroes and build the economy and create a better and more prosperous society.

"We can take lessons from our previous heroes," he said. (rdp*)