He has actually left achievements for younger generations who must take the leadership baton at the army
Jakarta – Indonesian Army Chief of Personnel General Andika Perkasa applauded late General (ret) Pramono Edhie Wibowo stating that he had actually inspired all generations of the army due to his outstanding achievements and simpleness.
” He has left accomplishments for more youthful generations who must take the management baton at the army,” he informed journalists after leading the funeral procession of late Pramono Edhie Wibowo, previous army chief of personnel, at the Kalibata Heroes Cemetery on Sunday.
Andika Perkasa stated the more youthful generations at the army should have the ability to pass the leadership baton on with at least comparable or, if possible, better level of achievements. “He is likewise an easy figure who has never wanted to be overserved,” Andika Perkasa said.
After retiring from the Indonesian Defence Forces (TNI), Pramono Edhie Wibowo who was recognized for his professionalism during his military career continued his service to the country by joining the Democratic Party.
During his active involvement in the Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono-founded political celebration, Pramono Edhie Wibowo who died on Saturday night had never concerned military compounds to preserve the principle of independence, Andika Perkasa stated.
In early this year, Pramono Edhie Wibowo finally wished to fulfill an invite to attend a function at the Indonesian Army headquarters, he stated, including that it was really a surprise at that time after having been absent for so long time due to his reluctance.
Wibowo’s presence at the function had actually become the last conference and interaction with him at the army headquarters, Andika Perkasa stated.
Former Army Chief of Staff General (ret) Pramono Edhie Wibowo who passed away at the age of 65 on Saturday night was buried at the Kalibata Heroes Cemetery in South Jakarta on Sunday.
Wibowo, the brother-in-law of former President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, reportedly passed away of cardiac arrest at the Cimacan Public Hospital in Cianjur District, West Java Province, on Saturday night.
He is made it through a wife, Kiki Gayatri, and 2 children, Ayu Ratna Pratiwi and Yusuf Putra Pramono.
According to Cianjur District Head Herman Suherman, before breathing his last, Pramono Edhie Wibowo had gotten a three-hour medical treatment at the healthcare facility’s extensive care unit.
Born in Magelang, Central Java Province, on Might 5, 1955, Pramono Edhie Wibowo is the 27 th army chief of staff. He held the prominent position from June 30, 2011 to May 20, 2013.
Wibowo is the child of Lt.Gen.Sarwo Edhie Wibowo, commander of Indonesia’s Unique Army Forces (RPKAD, now Kopassus) who effectively crushed the Indonesian Communist Party’s (PKI’s) coup attempts in 1965.
In honoring the passing of this former army chief of staff and Kopassus leader, the Indonesian army throughout the country flies the country’s flag at half mast for seven days starting from Sunday.
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