SIM "Funeral for Heroes"-Alpha SIM
Posted: Tue Aug 10, 2010 6:28 pm
:::Cardassian President Akon steps up to the podium:::
We have come together from around the galaxy to pay tribute to our honored dead. This quadrant, and all of those races represented here, have a great many differences. In the way we fight, we eat, we sleep, we mate, we look, we live, and we worship. The one thing I have found in my years is one of the few commonalities we have, is honoring our fallen heroes.
The crew of the CSS Galor lived and died as heroes. No species here can deny the innate nobility of giving your life in service to, and in defense of, your home and loved ones. The crew of the Galor did this and more. They pursued a ship that hopelessly outclassed them, already suffering from battle damage, knowing that if not stopped, that enemy had the capability to kill untold numbers of innocent men, women, and children.
They knowingly gave their lives in exchange for theirs, dooming themselves to a slow and lingering death, all alone in the depths of space. As true warriors and soldiers, these sons and daughters of Cardassia met the end with courage and dignity, at their posts until the very last breath was drawn into their lungs.
The nobility and sacrifice of these "Heroes of the Union" will not go unnoticed or forgotten. The CSS Galor herself will be refurbished after decommissioning, and remain in a place of honor on Cardassia Prime where she will continue to serve her people as a museum and a memorial to her gallant crew.
We are honored that so many of our distinguished neighboring powers have sent representatives. At this time, we would ask that those representatives, who wish to say a few words in honor of the noble dead, to come forward at this time.
:::President Akon steps back from podium and takes a seat:::
We have come together from around the galaxy to pay tribute to our honored dead. This quadrant, and all of those races represented here, have a great many differences. In the way we fight, we eat, we sleep, we mate, we look, we live, and we worship. The one thing I have found in my years is one of the few commonalities we have, is honoring our fallen heroes.
The crew of the CSS Galor lived and died as heroes. No species here can deny the innate nobility of giving your life in service to, and in defense of, your home and loved ones. The crew of the Galor did this and more. They pursued a ship that hopelessly outclassed them, already suffering from battle damage, knowing that if not stopped, that enemy had the capability to kill untold numbers of innocent men, women, and children.
They knowingly gave their lives in exchange for theirs, dooming themselves to a slow and lingering death, all alone in the depths of space. As true warriors and soldiers, these sons and daughters of Cardassia met the end with courage and dignity, at their posts until the very last breath was drawn into their lungs.
The nobility and sacrifice of these "Heroes of the Union" will not go unnoticed or forgotten. The CSS Galor herself will be refurbished after decommissioning, and remain in a place of honor on Cardassia Prime where she will continue to serve her people as a museum and a memorial to her gallant crew.
We are honored that so many of our distinguished neighboring powers have sent representatives. At this time, we would ask that those representatives, who wish to say a few words in honor of the noble dead, to come forward at this time.
:::President Akon steps back from podium and takes a seat:::