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I congratulate the parents on their sons’ fine success. It must indeed be a proud day for them
to see their sons being commissioned in the Singapore Armed Forces. The career that they
have chosen is the highest calling a young man can answer to.
Here, he will give if required, the supreme sacrifice for this country and his fellowmen.
In no other walk of life in Singapore is this so. The career your son has chosen will help
in the building of our nation and wielding the people of different races in a cohesive and
homogeneous group. Congratulations are also due to the instructors and officers of S.A.F.T.I.
who have brought you to your present level.
Finally, as a symbol of this trust now placed upon you, you will be presented with a sword.
It is to remind you of the duties required of you. You will keep this sword and live by the
ideals for which it is given. So long as you carry this sword, live by its honour.
SPEECH BY PRESIDENT INCHE YUSOF BIN ISHAK