In fact, he lays down on heroic and loyal chest of the Turkish nation full of love and pride for him, peerless hero Ataturk, the founder of our state, and the most loyal, faithful servant of our nation. The lover and distinguished figure of the ideal of the mankind, the Fatherland is much indebted to you.

We bow with reverence in your presence together with the Turkish nation to the service of which you devoted yourself.

You rendered us vigour from the fire in your soul, in your whole life. Be sure that your blessed memory will always keep our souls zealous and vigilant, as an ever flaming torch.
21 November 1938.
President Ismet Inonu.