The following news release has been republished here courtesy of the Press Service of the President of the Republic of Lithuania
„Nineteen years ago, during the turbulent days of January, we all realized that will preserve our ideals, our tomorrow, the future of our children, and our own identity only by fighting for and protecting freedom. It was more than a duty,“ President Dalia Grybauskaitė said, speaking at the ceremony of awarding the commemorative medals of January 13.
Recalling the tragic events of January 13, 1991, the President underlined that we defended our fragile independence with faith in liberty and truth, unwavering resolve to live in dignity and stand up for fundamental national values.
„The hopes and solidarity of the people in Lithuania prevailed over brutality and force. We will never forget that feeling of togetherness which is still here today to give young people and ourselves encouragement and self-confidence,“ the President said.
Dalia Grybauskaitė invited all to work together for the good of Lithuania, without ever letting down the freedom fighters, their spirit of mind and unity of purpose, their hope and faith.
On the occasion of Freedom Fighters' Day, President Dalia Grybauskaitė conferred the commemorative medals of January 13 on twelve citizens of Lithuania who actively defended Lithuanian freedom and independence in January through September of 1991.
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