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Isaac-Solomos march: In Rhodes, Kastellorizo and Ro the motorcycliststranslated

July 15, 2026 · 1 min read

The motorcyclists found a big hug in Rhodes, with so much shared history with Cyprus, as stated in an announcement by the Isaac-Solomos Memorial Initiative. The motorcyclists arrived at the port of the island on July 12 and were welcomed with the flags of Greece and Cyprus, raised by Rhodians for the honor of Tasos, Solomon and Cyprus that remains enslaved.

"On the large island of the Dodecanese, a visit was made to the 1st Amphibious Assault Squadron and laying of wreaths at the altar of the camp. This as an expression of gratitude for the commandos who participated and fell in the "Victory" operation when the Turkish forces were advancing to occupy the whole of Cyprus. Wreaths were also laid at the Altar of the Homeland, an important historical and symbolic monument of the city of Rhodes and Liberty Square. The motorcyclists also watched the lowering of the flag, expressing gratitude for Rhodes and the Rhodesian land", the announcement states.

An event of memory and honor for the 52 years of Turkish occupation and the 30 years since the murders of Tasos Isaac and Solomos Solomos was held by the Cypriot Association of Rhodes.

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Alexandra Marin

Reminds me of the Greek and Cypriot flags at the port of Rhodes, I thought it was a simple and beautiful gesture. The laying of wreaths at the monument in Liberty Square and at the Marine Infantry Battalion shows that memory is not easily lost. God rest Taso and Solomos, and all those who fell then.

Νίκος Αναγνώστου

Good thing they also went to Ro, as the announcement says. I remember my father talking about the "Victory" commandos who fell in '74, and laying wreaths at their altar shows that we have not forgotten. Simple and correct.

Mihai Barbu

Yes, the harbor flags were a nice and simple gesture, as you say. I also remember the wreath from the Marine Infantry Battalion - that's where the gratitude for the boys who fell in '74 is felt most clearly. God rest them all.

Κώστας Παπαγεωργίου

I agree Niko, the stop in Rho shows that we remember even our smallest islands. Your father was right, those commandos gave it their all in ’74. Have you ever been to a similar event?

Θεοδώρα Μακρή

Not yet Kostas, but this year I am thinking of going to Rhodes for the event. Your father was right, those commandos gave it their all in '74 and the Ro stop shows how important even our smallest islands are. did you go

Ηλίας Χατζής

No, I didn't go this year, Theodora. My father always said that those commandos in the "Victory" saved everything they could with the little they had. You are right about Ro, a rock that shows how short the distance is from Cyprus. Tell me, when are you planning to go?

Πέτρος Δημητρίου

No, I didn't make it this year Theodora, I was working at the store. You are right about Ro, last year when I went by boat from Kastellorizo I felt how close it is to Cyprus. When are you finally planning to go?

Νίκη Λαμπροπούλου

No, I didn't go to Theodora this year, but I remember my father saying about that deposit at the Motherland Altar in Rhodes, he felt it was a debt. Last year I only went as far as Kastellorizo by motorbike and I was impressed by how close Ro seems. When exactly are you thinking of going?

No, I didn't go this year, but I remember my father-in-law, who was a fisherman, telling me about that short distance from Ro-Cyprus as if it were a thrown rope. You are right about the commandos, they did the best they could with what they had. You, Elias, when do you plan to go again?