98 Republic of Fiji Military Forces Personnel Return After A Year Serving In Iraq
“My mum did not want me to join, but it was my childhood dream because I used to watch the soldiers crossing my house,” - Private Artika Ashika Singh
Sunday 03 November 2019 | 12:29
Swastika Singh, Neeraj Singh, Private Artika Singh and mum Sunita Devi at the Nadi International Airport on November 1, 2019. Photo: Waisea Nasokia
Police officer Viliame Vutikalulu looks forward to spending real quality time with his 10-year-old daughter who was diagnosed with rheumatic heart disease this year.
The Dravuwalu, Totoya, Lau native was among the 98 Republic of Fiji Military Forces personnel who returned on Friday after serving more than a year under the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI).
His daughter, Deborah, a Year Five student of St Joseph the Worker has been in and out of hospital until last month when she was diagnosed with rheumatic heart disease.
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“I want to thank my wife for looking after my children including my daughter who is recovering now. It would be my turn to be with her during this break before I resume work once again,” the 33-year-old officer said.
“I thank COMPOL and the Commander of the RFMF for giving me this opportunity to be part of this peacekeeping duty and the transition was awesome. I was so fortunate to represent the country for one year and two months.”
Private Viliame Vutikalulu with his family at the Nadi International Airport on November 1, 2019. Photo: Waisea Nasokia
Former national and district football reps, Samuela Vula and Harris Bali, who are in the RFMF, also returned home.
Edited by Naisa Koroi
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