Bahrain pays homage to martyr

Manama : Commander-in-Chief of the Bahrain Defence Force (BDF) Field Marshal Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa was at the forefront of those who received the body of fallen BDF serviceman, Sergeant-Major Isa Abdulla Badr Eid here yesterday. 

The body of the soldier, who lost his life while on duty within the Saudi-led Arab Coalition in the southern borders of Saudi Arabia, arrived yesterday at the Isa Air Base on board a Royal Bahraini Air Force (RBAF) aircraft.

A special military ceremony was held for the deceased at the Isa Air Base. Field Marshal Shaikh Khalifa, Chief of Staff Lieutenant-General Dhiyab bin Saqr Al-Nuaimi, Commander of the Royal Guard’s Special Force Major Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, and senior BDF officers performed the military salute to the fallen serviceman. Soldiers also saluted the body of the martyr.

A number of senior BDF officers, as well as the family and relatives of the late soldier were also present.

The Commander-in-Chief conveyed the profound condolences of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the Supreme Commander, to the family and relatives of the fallen serviceman. BDF personnel’s efforts and dedication were also lauded by Field Marshal Shaikh Khalifa.

Council of Representatives Speaker Ahmed bin Ibrahim Al-Mulla  also extended sincerest condolences to Bahrain leadership and people on the fallen martyr of the Kingdom.

The Speaker also paid homage to Bahrain’s valiant soldiers who are making all sacrifices to protect legitimacy in Yemen under the Saudi leadership.