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President Hage Geingob on Saturday called on the country to preserve the memory of former Speaker of the National Assembly, Theo-Ben Gurirab, and stressed the need to continue building a Namibia with which he would fight with unwavering determination. The burial of Gurirab at Heroes Acre just outside Windhoek
Gurirab died in Windhoek on July 14, 2018 at the age of 80 years.
Described as a silent giant, Gurirab received a burial worthy of his role as one of Namibia's liberation contributors to South Africa under apartheid after conducting the talks that resulted in the implementation of resolution 435.
Geingob said that he was struggling to say goodbye to Gurirab, which he described as Namibia and the African talisman. "The path of excellence of comrade Gurirab will shine the hope and the light on many generations to come.As long as we remain bound by bonds of patriotism and unity, we will have the power to overcoming the greatest challenges that life presents, "he added
Geingob expressed gratitude to Gurirab for his sincere contribution to the liberation of the country 19659003]" It is our responsibility to preserve the memory of his life and his extraordinary achievements, "said the president, at a memorial ceremony held in Gurirab's honor in the parliament gardens in Windhoek on Friday, Geingob said Gurirab had not discussed "When you look at his legacy, you realize that all these years of tears and blood have borne fruit not only for him, but also for Namibia," said Geingob
.Nujoma, who also spoke lo Memorial service rs Friday, said that we could not talk about the history of Swapo not to mention the role of Gurirab.
Nujoma added that Gurirab had such a pbadion and an art of diplomacy as Swa On behalf of all opposition political parties, PDM leader, McHenry Venaani, told people gathered for service commemorative that Gurirab was both a friend and an opponent, a man with the rare versatility talent as well as a man who led by example, and showed that Namibia comes first before affiliations policies, before the tribe and before the parents. He said that Gurirab, as a diplomat, wanted the size of Namibia to continue to grow.
"We have entered a critical period, where Gurirab's humble lifestyle has to become a societal social way of life." Suzy Eises, Koi Choir and a fanfare performed during the church memorial service Lutheran Inner City, while Bob Kandetu and Vice President Nangolo Mbumba made the mourners laugh, sweet and sour moments they shared with Gurirab.
Ambbadador Kakena Nangula and l & # 39; Former Deputy Prime Minister Libertina Amathila also spoke about the help and lessons they received from Gurirab.Amathila said she was happy that on her 80th birthday this year, they had the opportunity to tell him how much he was appreciated.
"We must commend people for their good deeds while they are alive, not when they are dead. I know he was happy because he knew we liked him. I hope I'll be lucky someday, "added Amathila
Vicky, widow Andimba Toivo ya Toivo, also recounted how Gurirab was the first Namibian she was had met through his late husband
. "He was the same Ben, humble, prepared, well dressed, he did not speak in flamboyant style, but he was a master of communication," said Ya Toivo. She took the opportunity to advise politicians not to be mean in politics, but to learn of Gurirab's calm way.
Before his burial Saturday, members of the diplomatic corps and politicians of the Swapo and opposition parties visited Gurirab. house to pay tribute. There, they described him as a nice negotiator, an imposing giant, a true diplomat and a just man, whatever their political affiliation. The nation observed a four-day mourning period from Wednesday to Saturday declared by Geingob
During this period, Gurirab's body was transported to his hometown of Usakos, where praise was delivered by members of the community.
Chief Stanislas / Kheib of Oe ≠ Gan asked that a monument be erected for Gurirab because of the role he played in creating a fund for the rehabilitation of a cemetery, and to be the boss of the reconstruction project of Dibasen High School.
On the day of the burial, several people faced the cold, windy winter morning to pay a final tribute to Gurirab while his son Hangane, on behalf of the family, urged the nation to Inheritance from his father. Gurirab's coffin, which had arrived around 9:00 am, had been placed in front of the flame before being lowered into the grave for a 19-gun salute, alongside other Namibian heroes such as Ya Toivo, Mzee Kaukungwa, Hidipo Hamutenya and Gerson Veii. * See photos on page 7.
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