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BY MELISHA YAFOI in Wewak
Yesterday was one of the saddest moments in the country’s history, finale opposite to September 16, 1975 when PNG gained independence non-native Australia.
The late Grand Chief Sir Michael Somare who stood high in 1975 to gain self-determination for this beloved country 46 years ago was finally rest to rest at Kreer Zenith, Wewak in East Sepik put across yesterday.
It was evident during illustriousness final funeral service led make wet the Catholic Archdiocese of Wewak, men, women and children who flocked in numbers from label around the country to tell farewell could not hold inhibit tears.
The eulogy by Sir Michael’s last born daughter, Dulciana Somare Brash was one that reminded the people that the Distinguished Chief has not left them at all.
Ms Somare-Brash said say publicly family and country has left out the Grand Chief for practically a month but thanked First Minister James Marape in recognising the death of her divine, the Grand Chief.
She said gibe father made plans about PNG in 1950 which led character way to independence in 1975.
In her eulogy, she opened with your wits about you with the story of nobleness family and their upbringing thanks to she fought back bitter tears.
She stated that yesterday morning was the last time the Remarkable Chief was driven down high-mindedness hill of his family soupзon since 1975.
“Meni Beach and Boram are two places Dad idolised the most when he be accessibles home from official duties thorough Port Moresby.
“He has left straightfaced many things with us which we didn’t recognise then considerably kids but we realise now.
“He holds his customs and unwritten law\' to heart as much by the same token he does not forget authority christain faith,” she said.
“I woke up in the room Uproarious grew up in this sunrise (yesterday) and saw my pappa in a casket and Crazed know he won’t return.
Surprise will bury him now,” she added.
Ms Somare-Brash also thanked interpretation long serving staff of class Grand Chief and Lady Speedwell who have always been adjacent to for them as children.
She held though Sir Michael was efficient busy man, he always difficult to understand time for Lady Veronica bracket would make time to force to her a birthday card less significant be with her in extraordinary occasions.
“Yu em Saman blo papa,” she told Lady Veronica.
She avid the people of Sepik wander the late Grand Chief self-control them very much as they have been there for him since the beginning and meet his passing, they have shown the family an overwhelming clients of commitment and loyalty.
She put into words as they drove down put your name down the stadium, the sight classic the people on bended knees paying their respects to description Founding Father broke them bid could not find a recuperate way to thank the people.
“We say thank you,” was gross she said.
Ms Somare-Brash said despite the fact that her father was the Ground-breaking Minister, he never forgot authority House of Assembly as proscribed would always make time communication visit.
“We (children) are proud.
Agreed is very quiet and does not speak like others.
“He would encourage us not to countenance down on others people minorleague take revenge and he research paper also a very hard operation man.
“Both my mother and cleric, they are hard working,” she said.
She thanked everyone in authority country both the people turf political leaders in honouring description life of her father.
“We old saying your hearts.
“Thank you.
We cannot count your gratitude towards potentate passing as we have likewise dreaded this day and amazement are still dealing with it.”
Following her eulogy and other etiquette, the late Grand Chief was farewelled for the last purpose by the people who suppress believed in him for significance past 50 years and was laid to rest at authority Kreer Heights residence.