Thursday, October 17, as part of the commemoration of the assassination of Jean-Jacques Dessalines, Founding Father of the Nation https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-43432-haiti-218th-anniversary-of-dessalines-assassination-messages-of-commemoration.html , Leslie Voltaire, President of the Transitional Council, accompanied by Councilor-Presidents Régine Abraham, Smith Augustin, Frinel Joseph, Edgard Leblanc Fils, Emmanuel Vertilaire, and Fritz Alphonse Jean, laid a wreath at the Haitian National Pantheon Museum (MUPANAH), at the Champ de Mars

"This October 17, 2024, alongside the members of the Presidential Council, I paid a vibrant tribute to Jean-Jacques Dessalines by laying a wreath at MUPANAH. The presence of the State in this symbolic place reaffirms the commitment of the entire Haitian Nation to honor the Dessalinian ideal : a free, sovereign Haiti, united around the values ​​of justice and dignity," declared President Voltaire.

Subsequently, Leslie Voltaire, accompanied by members of the Transitional Council, Prime Minister Garry Conille and members of his Government, commemorated at the Villa d'Accueil, the memory of Jean-Jacques Dessalines in the presence of many personalities, including the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Haiti (FAd'H), General Derby Guerrier, the Acting Director General of the National Police of Haiti (PNH), Normil Rameau, the mayors of Delmas, Tabarre and Kenscoff and members of the diplomatic corps.

Speech by the President of Leslie Voltaitre, at the Villa d'Accueil :

Messages :

Minister of Defense Jean Marc Berthier Antoine :

"Jean-Jacques Dessalines, Founding Father of our Nation, forged independence with his courage and his sword. Today, 218 years after his martyrdom, the Armed Forces of Haiti (FAD’H) carry his torch with pride and determination. Each soldier, each officer embodies this legacy, ready to counter threats, whatever the cost. We march with the shadow of Dessalines, commitment intact, heads held high and foreheads held high."

Embassy of France :

On this October 17, the Embassy of France in Haiti joins in the commemoration of the memory of Jean-Jacques Dessalines, Father of the Haitian Nation, and reiterates its commitment to support the authorities in order to restore security and peace in Haiti.

Municipality of Cap-Haitien :

On this day of great historical importance, the Municipality of Cap-Haïtien joins the entire Haitian nation in commemorating the 218th anniversary of the assassination of the founding father of the nation, Emperor Jean-Jacques Dessalines. October 17, 1806, Haiti lost an exceptional man, one who, through his courage, his vision and his unwavering commitment, gave us our freedom. Jean-Jacques Dessalines, through his sacrifices, laid the foundations of a free world but also of the sovereignty of our homeland. Cap-Haïtien, a strategic location for the struggles for independence, this legacy has a special meaning. Today, we honor his memory and remind each of us of the importance of perpetuating the ideals for which he fought: freedom, justice and human dignity. On this solemn date, the Municipality of Cap-Haïtien invites the population to a deep reflection on the path traced by our ancestors and on our collective responsibility to build a prosperous and united Haiti.

See also :

https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-43432-haiti-218th-anniversary-of-dessalines-assassination-messages-of-commemoration.html

SL/ HaitiLibre