Lt. Gen. David Majur Dak was interred with full honors at Juba’s Heroes Cemetery following his tragic death alongside 27 bodyguards. Leaders from South Sudan urged unity and dialogue during the sendoff. Gratitude was expressed to President Salva Kiir for a state funeral, and the commitment to recover deceased soldiers was reaffirmed.
On Wednesday, the late Lt. Gen. David Majur Dak of the South Sudan People’s Defense Force (SSPDF) was interred at Heroes Cemetery in Juba, honored with a full military ceremony, including a 21-gun salute. He tragically lost his life, along with 27 bodyguards, on March 7 in Nasir County during a United Nations Mission in South Sudan evacuation attempt.
Dr. Benjamin Bol Mel, the Vice President overseeing the Economic Cluster, led the farewell, attended by senior government and military officials. He called for unity and dialogue among South Sudanese, emphasizing the need for calm and discouraging acts of revenge in these painful times. “We all call for dialogue, and dialogue brings peace,” he noted, urging the youth to refrain from vengeance.
Senior Presidential Advisor Kuol Manyang Juuk expressed gratitude to President Salva Kiir Mayardit for providing Lt. Gen. Dak with a state funeral. He acknowledged the supportive role of the President, recognizing his contribution to honoring soldiers lost in service, especially in the incident in Nasir.
Chief of Defense Forces Gen. Paul Nang Majok remarked that the late commander exemplified heroism and identity for SPLA soldiers. “We are very proud of Lieutenant General David Majur Dak, who died as a hero and as a man,” Gen. Nang stated, affirming the SSPDF’s commitment to recovering the remains of troops killed alongside Dak.
As South Sudan mourns the loss of Lt. Gen. Dak, there is a collective call for healing and unity, with leaders emphasizing the importance of dialogue and resilience in the face of adversity.
The burial of Lt. Gen. David Majur Dak at Juba’s Heroes Cemetery underscored his legacy as a symbol of courage within the SSPDF. Leaders emphasized unity and dialogue while advocating for peace and restraint among the youth. Furthermore, the commitment to recover fallen soldiers’ remains reflects the complexities and challenges faced by the nation. In this time of mourning, the call for healing voices a hope for a more unified South Sudan.
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