JAKARTA – In memory of today, three years ago, June 2, 2019, the former First Lady Kristen Herrawati or better known as Ibu Ani Yudhoyono was buried in the Kalibata Heroes Cemetery. The funeral of the wife of the 6th President of the Republic of Indonesia, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY) was attended by many national celebrities. President Joko Widodo (Jokowi), one of them. The number one person in Indonesia paid his last respects. He said Ibu Ani's devotion was so great. Ibu Ani not only has great devotion to her family, but also to the country.
The first lady is an unexpected role for Ani Yudyohono. She was speechless when her husband, SBY, was elected as Indonesia's leader. For Mrs. Ani, the rise of SBY's career was definitely unexpected. He has followed SBY's career from assignment after assignment. Even then SBY entered the political arena.
No one thought that the political path was the vehicle for SBY's election as Indonesia's number one person in 2004. A moment later, Ibu Ani was also elevated to her status as first lady. The role is not easy. However, Ibu Ani dared to give it a try. He tried to adapt from the wife of a general, to the wife of the head of state.
Ibu Ani is aware that being the first lady is a big role. she is not only able to accompany her husband, but she must also be able to carry the role of carrying the name of the nation and state. From national and international level.
In fact, Mrs. Ani can get through it. In fact, quite good. Every time there is a state celebration, she is ready to represent her husband and Indonesia. He also continues to motivate women to get up and move. It was her participation that made Ibu Ani one of the most influential female figures in Indonesia.
“At the end of October 2004 we finally brought only a few things to the palace. Previously, on October 20, 2004, after SBY and JK were inaugurated as President and Vice President of the Republic of Indonesia at the DPR/MPR RI Building, we had time to stop by the Merdeka Palace and the State Palace to take a look at the interior. Not a long visit. I myself have not in detail know every gap in the palace. However, I generally know quite a bit about the history of the palace and what life was like in it before we will live there. The Presidential Secretariat team is quite agile in explaining everything we need.”
“When the move was made, I only brought my clothes and personal equipment. SBY packed his favorite books. There really wasn't much we brought. I thought, if I suddenly needed something, I could assign myself first to the atmosphere of the Palace. That's much more important than thinking about what to bring," said Ani Yudhoyono, as written by Alberthiene Endah in the book 10 Years of the Heart's Journey (2018).
Ibu Ani was listed as the first lady from 2004 to 2014. Even though she has retired from duty, her desire to spread inspiration continues to rise. After all, Ibu Ani continued to inspire many people – especially women – until the end of her life.
Ani's mother passed away on June 1, 2019. The next day, Ani's mother was buried at the Kalibata TMP. The passing of Mrs. Ani brings deep sorrow to all Indonesian people. President Jokowi, for example. he chose to come directly to pay his last respects to Mrs. Ani.
"A good woman, First Lady, who is sincere, from her family always as a mother, wife and First Lady. We are present at the Kalibata TMP to pay our last respects as a form of respect and dedication during her life," concluded Jokowi at the Kalibata TMP.
Ani Yudhoyono's funeral on June 2, 2019 is a memory for today.
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