On December 17, the greatest memorial day of the nation, the people across the country look up at the benevolent image of Chairman Kim Jong Il with boundless yearning for him.
  They recollect with deep emotion the immortal exploits performed by the peerlessly great man who devoted his all to the prosperity of the country and the people’s wellbeing after the death of President Kim Il Sung.
  He always took the lead in going through ordeals and thorny path, shouldering the destiny of his country and people.
  His benevolent image will remain etched forever as the eternal Sun in the minds of the Korean people.