The friends of martyr Ege Akar bid him farewell with the Harbiye March.

08.07.2025 18:30

The 26-year-old Lieutenant Ege Akar, who was martyred due to the effects of methane gas in a cave during the Pençe-Kilit Operation, was laid to rest in his hometown of İzmir. Lieutenant Ege Akar's comrades recited the Military March at the funeral.

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First Lieutenant Ege Akar (26), who was martyred due to the effects of methane gas during the search and rescue operation in the Pençe-Kilit Operation area, was laid to rest in his hometown of İzmir.

LAST DUTY TO MARTYR LIEUTENANT

The body of Martyr Akar, wrapped in the Turkish flag, was taken to the Gaziemir 15 July Martyrs Mosque after receiving permission at his family home in Buca. Martyr Akar's brother, Bilge Akar, placed his brother's sword on the coffin. The martyr's comrades expressed their condolences to the family. Retired military mother Jüliye Akar warned the crowd in front of the funeral, saying, "I want to see my son one last time."

"I GIVE YOU MY RIGHTS, MY CHILD"

After the funeral prayer, the body of Martyr Akar, wrapped in the Turkish flag, was carried on shoulders to the gun carriage. Mother Jüliye, retired non-commissioned officer father Özcan from the Air Force Command, and brother Bilge walked hand in hand behind the funeral and all together saluted the soldier. During the passage of the funeral, Mother Akar expressed, "I give you my rights, my child."

On the other hand, the martyr's grandfather, Mehmet Akar, also attended his grandson's funeral in a wheelchair. Martyr Akar was laid to rest in the Kadifekale Air Martyrdom.

FRIENDS RECITED THE HARBİYE MARCH

Friends did not leave Martyr Ege Akar alone on his final journey. Akar's friends recited the Harbiye March at the funeral.