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Former MP and Yalova Sports Club President Tahsin Mertekçi was commemorated at his grave on the 7th anniversary of his death.
Parliament Speaker Ziya Öztürkler, Minister of National Education and Culture Nazım Çavuşoğlu, Republican Turkish Party (CTP) MPs Armağan Candan and Filiz Besim, Socialist Democracy Party (TDP) Chairman Zeki Çeler, Mertekçi family and loved ones attended the commemoration ceremony held at Yuvacık Cemetery.
– Özkan Mertekçi: “He fit hundreds of years into a short life”
Speaking on behalf of the Mertekçi family, Özkan Mertekçi stated that his brother Tahsin Mertekçi had achieved values that could not be achieved in his short life. Özkan Mertekçi stated that they continue to live with what they learned from him and said that they are proud of the legacy his brother left.
-Öztürkler: “He was a pioneer for young people”
Parliament Speaker Ziya Öztürkler stated that Mertekçi was a valuable person who paved the way for many young people. Öztürkler stated that he left a deep mark on society with his social struggle, solidarity, awareness and helpfulness.
– Çavuşoğlu: “A person who works for the society”
Minister of National Education and Culture Nazım Çavuşoğlu said that Mertekçi was devoted to Yalova and its people with love, and that he exhibited a hard-working personality who did not think about his individual future for the society. Çavuşoğlu drew attention to the importance of carrying the common values, which cause people to gather at his grave even after years, to the future.
-Candan: “His contributions to the future of the country will not be forgotten”
He touched upon the contributions of CTP Güzelyurt Deputy Armağan Candan Mertekçi for the future of the country. Candan emphasized the importance of carrying forward the legacy he left in the country and the values he brought.
-Çeler: “He was an example for society”
TDP Chairman Zeki Çeler stated that Tahsin Mertekçi is an exemplary person for the society and that he is a person who appeals to all segments of society and takes care of everyone. Çeler stated that Mertekçi continues to be an example to the society with his humanitarian values.
-Tahsin: “He will always live in our hearts with his works and love.”
Speaking on behalf of the sports community, Özel Tahsin recalled Tahsin Mertekçi’s great services to the country and emphasized that he will always live in our hearts with his works and love. Özel Tahsin stated that the values Mertekçi brought to the country will not be forgotten.
The commemoration ceremony for Tahsin Mertekçi ended with a prayer.
