Kaya:A mass was held on Saturday at the Kaya military cemetery to honor the Defense and Security Forces (FDS) and Volunteers for the Defense of the Homeland (VDP) who have died in combat. This event was part of the 66th anniversary celebrations of the National Armed Forces (FAN) and aimed to honor their memory and pray for peace in Burkina Faso.

According to Burkina Information Agency, the ceremony was organized by the military chaplaincy of the first military region. It included an Eucharistic celebration and a blessing of the graves, presided over by Father Roger Bamogo, military chaplain and parish priest of Saint-Martin-de-Tours. Military personnel, paramilitaries, VDP, and civilian faithful attended the event to pay tribute to the fallen fighters.

During the ceremony, Father Roger Bamogo stressed the importance of remembering those who died in service, stating, "It is a duty to remember our fighting forces who unfortunately fell with weapons in hand." He emphasized that the tribute was for all deceased members of the security forces and volunteers, recognizing their sacrifices for the nation.

In his homily, Father Bamogo encouraged the faithful to cultivate love, mercy, and solidarity, highlighting that death does not sever the bonds among people, according to Christian belief. He urged the fighting forces to express their faith through acts of brotherhood and service to others.