By Deng Madut Akech Akoon. 16 May tribute: I use this chance to honour our leader, Kuanyin Bol, who fired the first shot and was injured, along with Maker Jol Deng, who lost his life in Bor town, and the late Dr. John Garang de Mabior, who led the SPLM/A and fought relentlessly. The late Dr. John Garang de Mabior, leader of the SPLM/A, demonstrated unwavering determination in his fight. In May 1983, our leaders armed themselves and ventured into the bush to combat the Khartoum regime, achieving their objective. They engaged in combat with Gaafar Nimerir, Sadiq Al Mahdi, and Omar Hassan Al Bashir until they were victorious. From 1955, Joseph Lagu and other leaders fought together against our enemies. Late William Deng Nhial, was another instrumental in the struggle for self-determination of South Sudan. He painted our history until the Late Dr. John Garang began from where he left it, we're here because of them. Col Emmanuel Abur Nhial, who refused to join the tyrant government