Legacy of SNP fighters remembered by Minister Naď as he takes on Mt Ďumbier
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- Date: 19.09.2020
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By taking on Mt Ďumbier, the highest peak of the Low Tatra Mountains, and participating in a commemorative ceremony at the Slovak National Uprising (SNP) Memorial located at the M. R. Štefánik Chalet, Defence Minister Jaroslav Naď, Defence State Secretary Marian Majer, Secretary General of the MOD′s Service Office Peter Kozák and Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee on Defence and Security Juraj Krúpa came to show their respect to the legacy of WW2 veterans and that of contemporary veterans who have been on missions and operations abroad. The 2nd annual “veteran” ascent of Mt Ďumbier was also made by service members and representatives of the SVK Veterans Union.
Defence Minister Jaroslav Naď said: “I appreciate any event which, through its character, brings an important part of our history closer to the public, while at the same time serving as a focal point for reflection on the values which we have in our society today and which we take for granted. With today′s climb, we have also paid homage to our soldiers who, far away from their homes, help build a safe and peaceful environment wherever their help is most needed.” He made the point that this marks an excellent occasion to link history with present realities, thereby sparking off the young generation′s interest in Slovak military history and addressing broader aspects of the SVK military′s operational duties as part of international crisis management.
A total of 19,500 SVK personnel have so far rotated in and out of international missions and operations abroad. Today, the MOD records over 90 WW2 veterans and 8,000 contemporary veterans.
The ascent of Mt Ďumbier was conducted in line with SVK Public Health Authority guidance.
Defence Minister Jaroslav Naď said: “I appreciate any event which, through its character, brings an important part of our history closer to the public, while at the same time serving as a focal point for reflection on the values which we have in our society today and which we take for granted. With today′s climb, we have also paid homage to our soldiers who, far away from their homes, help build a safe and peaceful environment wherever their help is most needed.” He made the point that this marks an excellent occasion to link history with present realities, thereby sparking off the young generation′s interest in Slovak military history and addressing broader aspects of the SVK military′s operational duties as part of international crisis management.
A total of 19,500 SVK personnel have so far rotated in and out of international missions and operations abroad. Today, the MOD records over 90 WW2 veterans and 8,000 contemporary veterans.
The ascent of Mt Ďumbier was conducted in line with SVK Public Health Authority guidance.
