Fenerbahçe Sports Club commemorated the founder of the Republic of Turkey, Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, on the 88th anniversary of his passing with a traditional ceremony held off the coast of Dolmabahçe Palace.
In the organization, which the club held for the 7th time this year as part of the November 10th commemorations, the "November 10th Fenerbahçe Ferry," adorned with Turkish flags, Fenerbahçe flags, and a portrait of Atatürk, departed from the City Lines Pier in Kadıköy and reached the waters off Dolmabahçe.
The commemoration program was attended by Fenerbahçe Deputy Chairman Barış Göktürk, Fenerbahçe High Council President Şekip Mosturoğlu, board members, High Council and congress members, athletes, technical staff, representatives of sports schools, academy members, and club employees.
At 09:05, a moment of silence was observed off the coast of Dolmabahçe Palace accompanied by sirens. Afterward, red carnations were cast into the sea. During the program, songs beloved by Atatürk were performed, and participants wrote their thoughts and feelings in the memorial book.
CLUB EMPHASIZES ATATÜRK
Speaking at the ceremony, Fenerbahçe Deputy Chairman Barış Göktürk stated that Atatürk holds a special place for the citizens of the Republic of Turkey and especially for Fenerbahçe fans. Göktürk said they remember Atatürk and his comrades-in-arms with "mercy, gratitude, and appreciation."
Göktürk expressed that the spirit of being a Fenerbahçe fan holds an important place for the Republic and Atatürk's ideals, noting that this tradition has been strengthened by previous administrations within the club.
Fenerbahçe High Council President Şekip Mosturoğlu also stated that the ceremony has become a tradition for the club, saying, "Our Ata is in our hearts, in our minds every day, every moment. We do not commemorate him just on one day, but every day."
Mosturoğlu emphasized that Fenerbahçe's commitment to walking the path pointed out by Atatürk is one of the club's important characteristics and expressed his wish for this tradition to be passed on to younger generations.
Club executive Volkan Akan stated that they will continue their commitment to Atatürk's principles and reforms and will protect the values of the Republic. Savaş Adalet expressed that there is a special bond between Atatürk and Fenerbahçe, reminding that Atatürk visited the club's building in Kuşdili on May 3, 1918.
News Source: 12punto
