Crown Prince sends condolences to family of young patriot who died on Flag Day
Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, offered condolences to Khalfan Al Nuaimi on the death of his son, Saeed, at the family home in Al Ain.
Saeed died when he fell from the roof of his home while putting up a flag to celebrate Flag Day.
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Sheikh Mohammed said on Twitter that the true patriotism shown by the people of the UAE on Flag Day was a source of pride.
"Bless those hands that raise the flag," he tweeted yesterday. "It is a beautiful feeling to hoist one’s own flag. It is even more beautiful that we celebrate in a very safe manner," he wrote.
He urged parents to take all possible precautions to protect their children.
"The moments of glory and patriotism were mixed with sadness as we learnt about the loss of one of our children who fell while flying the flag of our country," Sheikh Mohammed tweeted.
Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed, Deputy Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Council, also offered his condolences to Mr Al Nuaimi and his family.
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