General (Ret.) Ryamizard Ryacudu, the esteemed former Defense Minister, is set to be interred with full military honors at the Kalibata National Heroes’ Cemetery in Jakarta on Monday, June 1.
Brigadier General Rico Ricardo Sirait, Head of the Defense Information Bureau at the Ministry of Defense, confirmed that the final respects for the former minister will commence with a solemn tribute and lying-in-state ceremony at the Ministry. He stated, “As a gesture of profound respect for the deceased’s distinguished service and unwavering dedication to the nation, the Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Indonesia will conduct a tribute and lying-in-state ceremony for General (Ret.) Ryamizard Ryacudu.” This event underscores the nation’s gratitude for his contributions.
The schedule for the ceremonies at the Ministry of Defense has been meticulously planned. General Ryamizard Ryacudu’s body is slated to arrive at the Ministry on Monday, June 1, at 07:30 AM Western Indonesian Time (WIB). Subsequently, the remains will be laid in state in front of the Bhinneka Tunggal Ika Hall (BTI) within the Ministry complex. The lying-in-state ceremony will be presided over by Deputy Defense Minister Donny Ermawan, who will serve as the ceremony inspector.
Following this initial ceremony, the Ministry of Defense will host a send-off ceremony for the former minister’s body. This will take place at 11:00 AM WIB, just before the cortege departs for its final destination, the Kalibata National Heroes’ Cemetery in Jakarta, ensuring a dignified transition.
The interment at the Kalibata National Heroes’ Cemetery will be a poignant military funeral ceremony, symbolizing the state’s deep reverence for General Ryamizard Ryacudu‘s legacy. This final farewell will be led by the Defense Minister of the Republic of Indonesia, serving as the ceremony inspector. It stands as a testament to the nation’s profound gratitude to a decorated soldier and statesman who dedicated his entire life to the service of Indonesia.
Ryamizard Ryacudu passed away on Sunday afternoon, May 31, at RSPAD Gatot Subroto in Jakarta. He was widely recognized as a pivotal military figure, having previously held the prestigious position of Army Chief of Staff (KSAD). His significant contributions continued into civilian leadership, as he was entrusted with the portfolio of Defense Minister during President Joko Widodo’s first term, serving from 2014 to 2019. His lifetime of service left an indelible mark on Indonesia’s defense and national security.
Summary
Former Defense Minister General (Ret.) Ryamizard Ryacudu will be interred with full military honors at the Kalibata National Heroes’ Cemetery in Jakarta on Monday, June 1. The Ministry of Defense will host a tribute and lying-in-state ceremony at 07:30 AM Western Indonesian Time (WIB), presided over by Deputy Defense Minister Donny Ermawan, as a gesture of profound respect for his distinguished service.
Following a send-off ceremony at 11:00 AM WIB, his body will proceed to Kalibata for a military funeral led by the Defense Minister of Indonesia. General Ryamizard, who passed away on May 31, had a distinguished career, serving as Army Chief of Staff and later as Defense Minister from 2014 to 2019 during President Joko Widodo’s first term.