Kim Jong Il in his lifetime had instilled into the people the truth that genuine patriotism is based on valuing and loving even a blade of grass and a tree of the country.

His masterpieces like "The Embrace of My Motherland" and "O Korea, I Will Add Glory to Thee" are a clear manifestation of his ardent love for the country and people.

His great devotion to the prosperity of the country has been crowned with great achievements in the country, which inspires all the people to do their utmost to bring earlier a bright future of the country with conviction that it would surely emerge prosperous.

With ardent love for the country and people, Kim Jong Il had demonstrated the national dignity all over the world, overcoming all sorts of difficulties and hardships.

Therefore, the people and servicepersons of the DPRK are praising him as a peerless patriot for his great devotion.

On this occasion, they are fully determined to give fullest play to Kim Jong Il's patriotism under the leadership of Marshal Kim Jong Un.