Motivation And Happiness Of 4,000 Children Of Soldiers-East Java, Danjen Kopassus: They Are Not Alone

JAKARTA - Commander General of the Special Forces Command (Danjen Kopassus) Major General TNI AD Djon Afriandi ensured that the children of soldiers and orphans were not alone, underlining the importance of developing their psychological side to be happy and positive, so that they still have the highest hopes and dreams possible.

This was said by the Danjen Kopassus when holding the "Happy Day" activity with the theme "Directs of Dreaming, Kopassus Realizing" which was attended by around 4,000 children in various areas where the Kopassus unit is located and centered at Mako Kopassus, Cijantung, East Jakarta, Saturday 26 April.

"We want to share happiness, joy, and the spirit of togetherness with the younger generation of the nation's hopes," said Danjen Kopassus when officially opening this activity.

In Jakarta, activities are centered in Atang Sutresna Field, Mako Kopassus. Here, Kopassus presents a variety of rides ranging from turbulos, trampolin, slides to odong-odong.

Furthermore, Danjen Kopassus said that the activities held to support the government's program were aimed at instilling optimism in the children of soldiers and orphans by developing a happy and cheerful psychological side.

The 1995 Military Academy Abituren, who is also the winner of the Adhi Makayasa award as the best graduate, said that his party is trying to instill a good psychological side, happy, cheerful children, have optimism. So, it can be a spirit to live a better life in the future

Through this activity, Major General TNI Djon Afriandi said the children who were left by their father who were carrying out their duties as Kopassus soldiers had the opportunity to play.

Kopassus, he continued, as an institution must be able to facilitate children of soldiers to develop even though their parents are on duty.

As for orphans, Danjen Kopassus said they must continue to have high hopes and dreams to be realized. He ensured that Kopassus was open and paid attention to them.

"They are not alone, many pay attention to them, including Kopassus who welcome to accept them as part of the extended family," he said.

"We are present not only when the country needs protection, but also when children need a smile," said Danjen Kopassus.

It is known that the activity which was held in the framework of Kopassus 73rd Anniversary was attended by 1,000 children at the Jakarta Makopassus, 1,000 children in Group 1 Kopassus Serang, 1,000 children in Group 2 Kopassus Kartasura and 1,000 children at the Kopassus Pusdiklatpassus Batujajar.