The President honored the late retired Brigadier-General Mark Charles Chimwaza as a selfless patriot. Speaking at the burial in the national cemetery, he expressed condolences to the family and the nation. He stated the loss was deeply felt by all, recognizing the officer's service under his war name, Comrade Paddington Chafachaora.
The President said the former officer was among those who sacrificed for Zimbabwe's freedom and unity. He noted that burying him at the national shrine was a gesture of gratitude for his consistent dedication. Born in Mutare district in 1957, Chimwaza attended local schools before joining the liberation struggle.
After crossing into Mozambique, he received military training at Chimoio. The President recalled the infamous attack on that camp by Rhodesian forces, stating it failed to break the fighters' resolve. He urged young people to visit war memorials to understand the sacrifices made for the country's sovereignty. He wished for the hero's soul to rest in eternal peace.
The President said the former officer was among those who sacrificed for Zimbabwe's freedom and unity. He noted that burying him at the national shrine was a gesture of gratitude for his consistent dedication. Born in Mutare district in 1957, Chimwaza attended local schools before joining the liberation struggle.
After crossing into Mozambique, he received military training at Chimoio. The President recalled the infamous attack on that camp by Rhodesian forces, stating it failed to break the fighters' resolve. He urged young people to visit war memorials to understand the sacrifices made for the country's sovereignty. He wished for the hero's soul to rest in eternal peace.
