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    Memorial services and other ceremonies were taking place across Latvia November 11 to remember those who have fallen in defense of the Latvian nation.

    Lāčplēsis Day is the day upon which Latvia's soldiers are honored, and though it coincides with the day upon which the end of the First World War is commemorated in many other countries, the Latvian events are subtly different, officially marking the day in 1919 when a crucial victory against allied German and Russian forces was won in the fledgling republic, which had declared independence a year earlier.

    It is often observed that though 1918 is regarded as the final year of World War One, in Latvia military conflict continued for a considerable period after that date.

    In a message delivered while he attends international Armistice commemorations in France, President Raimonds Vējonis paid tribute to the armed forces and stressed that it stands as ready to defend the country today as it did all those years ago.

    "We know and appreciate the price of freedom. We continue to strengthen our defense capabilities every day. We are very aware that we can protect the independence of our country only with strong, modern and combat-capable National Armed Forces," Vējonis said.

    The evening will be marked by the traditional lighting of candles at Riga Castle, with similar candle-lighting ceremonies taking place in towns and villages and military cemeteries across the country.

    As well as marking the fight for freedom from 1918 to 1920, Lāčplēsis Day is also used to express appreciation for the service and sacrifice of all those who have served in the armed forces since.

    More details about the meaning of Lāčplēsis Day can be found on this helpful explanation from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

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    that period at about 3:38 or 4:20


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    Quote Originally Posted by Gortazar View Post
    that period at about 3:38 or 4:20

    Yes, that's the one.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Gortazar View Post
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    "Soldiers go on missions to complete them to their fullest extent. They go not to lose their lives, but to show their professionalism. And when we volunteer for international operations, no one asks us "How professional are you? How well are you prepared?" None doubt us. That is what we have achieved during the time of the renewed Latvia. It is their offering and sacrifice which the commemorated have given us. And I, together with all of you, bow my head to the families of the fallen. These heroes will be remembered forever and in a sense are continuing what our forefathers had started a hundred years ago. This fire burns at both the graves of the fallen and within the ranks of these who stand here. These people will be remembered forever."

    "As Lāčplēša day nears, it is the right time to remember the soldiers of the renewed Latvian state. The soldiers who have sacrificed their lives in international missions in Afghanistan and Iraq. These Latvian soldiers fulfilled their responsibilities with honor and have shown true courage whilst fighting to the end. They did not return home, but they will always stay in our hearts. Olafs Baumanis, Voldemārs Anševics, Dāvis Baltābols, Vitālijs Vasiļjevs, Edgars Ozoliņš, Andrejs Merkuševs, Gints Bleija. Today, we honor their memory with gratitude. They have proven that the soldiers of the Latvian army are loyal and selfless in the defense of the higher good. May the time never come upon us again, when we have to decorate soldiers with the Lāčplēša War medals. I know that Latvia was, is and will be protected. May God bless Latvia."

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