“I remember him telling me about the bravery, heroism and endurance of the Greek officers and soldiers”
The story of his father, Yiannis Hatzidakis, who was seriously injured on the Greek-Albanian front, is quoted by the deputy prime minister in his post, Kostis Hatzidakis.
In detail, “Her great national holiday October 28th it is even more important in our family. It always reminds me of the stories I heard from my father, Yiannis Hatzidakis, who as an officer of the Greek Army fought in Northern Epirus, was wounded and lost one of his eyes in March 1941.
I remember him telling me about the bravery, heroism and endurance of the Greek officers and soldiers. For his comrade-in-arms Giannis Cavvalos who carried him on his shoulders for kilometers to the mountain surgery. For the emotional reception of the wounded in Athens.
Every October 28th I am overwhelmed with emotion and pride. Because I think of my father, but also of all those people who fought together and did their duty towards the country. And this is, after all, the greatest lesson they gave us: to believe in our strengths and to fight the battles united. When we do this, we can achieve even the seemingly impossible goals!”
“Long live the Greek Nation!” concludes the deputy prime minister in his post.