Those heroes that shed their blood and
lost their lives …

You are now lying in the soil of a friendly
country; therefore, rest in peace.

There is no difference between the
Johnnies and the Mehmets to us; where
they lie side by side here in this country
of ours…

You, the mothers, who sent their sons
from far away countries, wipe away your
tears; your sons are now lying in our
bosom and are in peace. After having lost
their lives on this land, they have become
our sons as well.

1934
Kemal Atatürk