Manama, Sept. 4 (BNA): The National Union of Workers of the Bahrain Airport Services (BAS) has extended profound condolences to His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Premier, the BDF Commander-in-Chief Field Marshal Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa and BDF affiliates following the martyrdom of five brave soldiers while performing their sacred national duty.

It also condoled with the Bahraini people and the families of the martyrs, and prayed to Allah Almighty to rest the souls of the deceased in eternal peace and bless their relatives with patience.

In a statement issued today, the Board of Directors of BAS National Union of Workers affirmed that the sacrifices made by the brave Bahraini soldiers while performing their national duty is a source of pride for all Bahrainis, being a symbol of patriotism and dedication in the service of the homeland.

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BNA 2135 GMT 2015/09/04