Martyed Kubilay Commemorates

“Our nation will always preserve the secular and democratic republic of Turkey,” added Sezer. Chief of General Staff Gen. Hilmi Ozkok also released a statement to mark the Kubilay Day. “Kubilay was a symbol of Turkey’s revolutionary history, showing how the military was prepared to sacrifice in order to protect and preserve the Republic,” said Ozkok. “2nd Lt. Kubilay was martyred by the Naksibendi sect revolting against the secular republic.