I especially wish to address this letter to my family, friends, and teachers.
Mom, Dad, if you cannot return from the door of our house, please do not feel sorry for me and do not wear yourselves out.
Brother Ömer, please do not wear yourself out by mourning, as I told Mom and Dad. You are a strong child; forgive yourself like this and take care of my sister Zeynep. She is only 2 years old.
My dear teachers, I cannot thank you enough for giving me such a chance throughout my life. I thought I would graduate after all these years of education, but I don’t think it’s possible anymore because I’m going to war, and I don’t think I’ll get out of there alive. The enemies there are very strong, and my chances of survival are very difficult. But I will protect this homeland at the expense of my life and will never allow enemies to pass through the Dardanelles.
My dear friends, I expect you to go to war with me, that is, to Çanakkale. And I hope that together, without giving up, we will protect the red flag of this country and bring this country to victory.