Meanwhile, after being buried in the funeral home, The body of former Regent Samsul Hadi is prayed at the Baiturrahman Grand Mosque (MAB) Banyuwangi around 15.00 yesterday (16/9). Thousands of residents joined in chanting the regent who served for the period 2000-2005 the. Not just large families and the general public, Regent Abdullah Azwar Anas and a number of Banyuwangi Regency Government officials also prayed for the late Samsul Hadi.
Do not miss the clerical figures joined in praying for the former regent who was known to be very close to the people, Samsul Hadi's body was buried in the Banyuwangi Regent's Tomb complex which is located behind the MAB. Actually the family wants to bury the body of the former Samsul Regent in the Public Cemetery (TPU) Setropenganten, Tukangkayu Village, Banyuwangi.
Because, the late Samsul once said that if he died he wanted to be buried near his father's grave at the Setropenganten TPU. However, remembering Samsul Hadi's great service to the development of Banyuwangi during his tenure as regent, The Tawang Alun Family Association wants the former regent, who is also known to be close to the clergy, to be buried in the Banyuwangi Regent's Tomb complex..
Other considerations, Samsul belongs to the big family of Tawang Alun from his mother. "From now on, former regents who died can be buried in this cemetery,said Mas Soeroso, representative of the Tawang Alun Family Association. Just like when praying the funeral, thousands of residents seemed to deliver the body of former Regent Samsul Hadi. "We feel lost.
He (samsul) has planted many benefits for the people of Banyuwangi,"said Rais Syria, Nahdlatul Ulama Branch Manager (PC NOW) Banyuwangi, Kiai Hisyam Syafaat, in the regent's tomb complex to the west of the Baiturrahman Grand Mosque. Confirmed after attending Samsul Hadi's funeral, Regent Abdullah Azwar Anas said, during the life of the former Regent of Samsul has taken a stance on what the district and the people of Banyuwangi need.
Anas also admitted that he appreciated the "senior" decision. According to Regent Anas, Currently, his party is continuing good programs during the leadership of the man who is familiarly called Kang Samsul. One of them is the construction of Blimbingsari Airport. "So, when we first operated the airport, I invited Pak Samsul and we paid tribute to him,Said Anas.
Regent Anas confessed, at the inauguration of Blimbingsari Airport, Samsul Hadi patted his shoulder. At that time, Kang Samsul expressed his gratitude to Anas because the airport has been operating. Apart from the airport, Anas added, His party also continued the idea of building the Bajulmati reservoir, Wongsorejo District, which became Samsul Hadi's program during his tenure as Regent of Banyuwangi. "The dam construction program was stopped because there were several obstacles.
We are currently continuing the construction of the reservoir. Mr. Samsul is happy that our programs are continuing,” he added. Not only that, Anas admitted that his party continued the idea of developing Banyuwangi culture which was programmed by Kang Samsul. According to Anas, Samsul once expressed his gratitude and joy when the Banyuwangi Regency Government held the Gandrung Sewu event, Banyuwangi Ethno Carnival (BEC), and others.
“In fact, he used to text me. He is proud that the district's art has been given an honorable stage in Banyuwangi," he said. Regent Anas invited the people to pray for the late Samsul Hadi to be forgiven of his sins by Allah SWT. Because, as an ordinary human, the former Regent of Samsul did not escape from mistakes and mistakes. (sgt/c1/bay)
