AHMAD YANI

AHMAD YANI

 

Ahmad Yani is one of the famous national heroine of Indonesia. He was the commander of the Indonesian Army. He was born in Jenar, Purworejo, Central Java on 19 June 1922 and was killed by members of the 30 September Movement during an attempt to kidnap him from his house. Like the other kidnapping victims, the body of Ahmad Yani was put into an old well located in Lubang Buaya, East Jakarta.  Five days later the body was buried again in Kalibata Hero Cemetery, Jakarta, with a military grand celebration, October 5, 1965.

He is a General who is very close to President Soekarno, this is one of the right hand and confidence of the Proclaimer. He is very much in love and loyal to Bung Karno. Because of his love and loyalty, he even once said, "Whoever dares to step on the shadow of Bung Karno, must first step over my body."

He died for defending the sanctity of the Basic and Philosophy of the State, Pancasila, which attempted to divert the communists.

What can we learn?

1.    He never wants to give up

2.    He has a strong spirit

3.    Loves his country

4.    Willing to protect and sacrifice for his own country

5.    He worked hard to defend independence and against PKI

6.    Patriotism

7.    Responsible