United States Indo-Pacific Commander Admiral Samuel Paparo, during his visit to the National Monument on Thursday, highlighted the shared value both Malaysia and the U.S. place on honouring their fallen soldiers. He noted the iconic monument’s unique significance in symbolising that respect.
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00:00Honouring the fallen soldiers who sacrificed their lives for the nation's well-being
00:04is a value that will continue to be upheld by Malaysia and the United States.
00:10United States Indo-Pacific Commander Admiral Samuel Paparo,
00:14who visited the National Monument on Thursday,
00:16said the iconic monument holds a unique significance.
00:23Reverence for the fallen is a very strongly shared value
00:28between Malaysia and the United States.
00:31This memorial has a special meaning also to myself.
00:34As the son of a U.S. Marine,
00:37the Marine Corps Memorial is sculpted by the same sculptor, Felix de Weldon,
00:42and it's that same evoking of the strength and the honor
00:46of those that have fallen in the service of their country.