Pyongyang, December 22 (KCNA) -- There is Kim Il Sung Square in the heart of Pyongyang. The square where the portrait of smiling Kim Jong Il is displayed turned into a veritable sea of wailing mourners.

They wept bitterly, missing Kim Jong Il very much as he passed away in ordinary jumper while dedicating himself to the happiness of the people.

He was the father of the nation as he tirelessly visited every nook and corner of the country with exceptional energy.

The servicepersons and the people were confident they would never experience any more misfortune as the greatest loss of President Kim Il Sung. But they suffered such loss in the last days of the year. This was something unimaginable.

The clock seemed to stop running and the earth seemed to cease turning round the sun. They broke into the bitterest grief as it was entirely unbelievable.

Ri Chun Hui, 52, resident in Central District of Pyongyang, said in a chocking voice that she felt as if her heart would break as he thought Kim Jong Il breathed his last not in his office or residence but on a running train on his way of field guidance.

Kim Song Hui, 23, soldier of the Korean People's Army, said, with tears in her eyes: "Whenever I watched smiling Kim Jong Il over TV, I thought he was in good health. I never imagined he was combating a serious illness caused by the pent-up fatigue. I feel extremely regretful for failing to fulfill my filial duty."

Kim Kwang Hun, 29, student of Kim Chol Ju University of Education, said Kim Jong Il devoted himself to the people all his life.

"He did not allow them to erect any statue or monument to his exploits on this land," he said with painful heart, adding:

"Though his heart stopped beating, his noble image and great feats will always be remembered by all the servicepersons and people as the most brilliant monument to the sun."