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28 March 2024

Martyrs laid to rest in Ajman and RAK

A martyr is laid to rest in UAE. (Wam)

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Crowds of citizens and residents of the Emirate of Ajman laid martyr Fahd Ali Mohammed Al Blouchi to rest on Saturday afternoon at his final resting place, the Arabic daily newspaper Al Ittihad reported.

Sultan Al Blouchi, brother of Fahd, said words fail to describe the sacrifices of brave martyrs who gave their lives willingly to protect the homeland.

He added that the UAE martyrs went to Yemen to help their brothers there in Operation Restoring Hope. All UAE people are proud of these faithful martyrs among whom Fahd was one.

Commenting on his brother, Sultan said Fahd had a sense of humour and he used to make others laugh and was always happy. He added that Fahd asked his mother pray for him before going to Yemen.

Sultan added that Fahd’s death was difficult bear but martyrdom for homeland is an honour for all in the family. He said he too wished to die as a martyr like his brother to protect the UAE.

Rashid Al Baluchi, another brother of Fahd, said he and every citizen of UAE are proud of the martyrdom of these heroes who sacrificed their lives for this country.

He mentioned that there are nine people in the family, three women and six men, most of whom serve in the armed forces. Fahd was 26 years old when he died in Yemen.

Saeed Al Blouchi, a friend and cousin of the martyr and who is in the army, said Fahd served his homeland with sincerity and dedication.

He added that Fahd is a role model for everyone because he died defending Saudi Arabia, land of the holy shrines, and asked Allah to accept the martyr in heaven.

Abul Hay Mohammed, a cousin of the martyr and also his father-in-law, said he is very sad for Fahd because he has four young children: Obaid, Hareb, Salama and Amar .
He added that Fahd's death was a surprise to everyone and no one expected it but he died defending the homeland. He asked his wife to take care of their children.

RAK martyrs

Meanwhile, Ras Al Khaimah citizens laid seven martyrs to their last rest after performing the funeral prayer in Sheikh Zayed Mosque, Al Ittihad reported.

Relatives of the dead soldiers expressed pride in the martyrdom of their sons. They added that their heroism will not be in vain and that the Arab alliance forces in Yemen will win.

Sulaiman Jassim Al Blouchi

Khalid Al Blouchi, brother of martyr Sulaiman Jassim Al Blouchi, said all UAE people stand together behind the leadership and are ready to sacrifice their lives for the country.

“Martyrdom of my brother is a decoration on his chest and his family,” he added.

“My brother was 24 years old and he is the youngest in the family consisting of nine members. He was married and had a son and a daughter,” he said.

He said all his brothers are ready to protect the country by sacrificing their lives.

He said his brother had called family members and his wife before his death and had asked them to take care of his mother.

Abdullah Rashid Ahmed Rashid Al Shumaili

Rashid, brother of martyr Abdullah Rashid Ahmed Rashid Al Shumaili, said his 34-year-old brother was martyred while protecting the nation.

He pointed out “that the support of the leadership and people of the UAE had tempered the family’s loss.”

He added that his brother's martyrdom is the pride of his family.

Sultan Saleh Naghr Al Shehi 


Saif Sultan Saleh Al Shehi, brother of martyr Sultan Saleh Naghr Al Shehi, said his brother said he wished to be a martyr when he called the family before his death.

He added that the martyr has nine brothers who are ready to sacrifice their lives for the homeland.

He said: “My 32-year-old brother joined the armed forces long ago and he loved the armed forces.”

He continued: “The support of the UAE leaders to the martyrs’ families had tempered our loss. Protecting the homeland is a sacred duty.”

Rashid Ali Saeed Al Jedidi Al Shehi

Hamad Al Shehi, son of martyr Rashid Ali Saeed Al Jedidi Al Shehi, said that he and his brothers are very proud of his 48 year-old father who sacrificed his life for the homeland.
 
He noted that Rashid had called a few hours before he died.

Salem Rashid Jadeed Al Shehi

Ali Hammoud Al Shehi, a relative of martyr Salem Rashid Jadeed Al Shehi, said the 35 year-old martyr joined the armed forces 17 years ago and was married with four children.

He said all citizens are ready to sacrifice their lives to protect the homeland.

Saoud Mohammed Saleh Al Sa’adi 

Qais, brother of martyr Saoud Mohammed Saleh Al Sa’adi of Defta area of Ras Al Khaimah,  said his  31-year-old brother had married a few months ago and was waiting for his first child.

He added that the martyr had made his last call to his mother and had also asked all family members to take care of their mother.

Rashid Mohamed Rashid Al Khanbouli Al Shehi

Mohammed, son of martyr Rashid Mohamed Rashid Al Khanbouli Al Shehi, said his father gave his life for the homeland.

He said he and the rest of the eight brothers are also willing to walk along his father’s path and he and all his family are proud of his father’s sacrifice for the UAE.