To Honour the Heroes
The Hungarian Explosive Ordnance Disposal Day, observed on September 27th, is a special occasion in the Hungarian Defence Forces (HDF). The day aims to honour all those who have lost their lives while disposing of explosives and the professionals who continue to put their lives in danger during times of war. These heroes deserve special recognition since they put their lives at stake for the country and its people.
Colonel Zsolt Szilágyi and Warrant Officer Gábor Korom represented our COE at the event and placed the commemorative wreath at the monument of heroes.
Over the last 79 years, the Hungarian EOD personnel and deminers have cleared an area of around 100.000 hectares in Hungary. They destroyed more than 20 million items of mines, bombs and artillery ammunition, as well as a further 32 tons of other UXOs and explosives. More than 300 EOD personnel and deminers made the supreme sacrifice in carrying out these dangerous tasks.
The soldiers of HDF 1st EOD and River Guard Regiment carry huge physical and psychological burdens while facing thousands of faces of death every day. Their service is priceless, since nobody`s life can be measured by material assets.
Photo, Text: COL Lajos Zsolt SZILAGYI (HUN-A)
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