On 27 March, President Edgars Rinkēvičs visited the memorial site of Kārlis Goppers at Trikāta Cemetery, where he met with scouts from the Valmiera 4th Scout Unit and representatives of General Goppers’ family. The President also laid flowers at the memorial stone dedicated to recipients of the Order of Lāčplēsis. “In a few days, on 2 April, we will mark the 150th anniversary of the birth of General Kārlis Goppers. This is an opportunity to highlight his historical role and significance in the…
On 27 March, President Edgars Rinkēvičs visited the memorial site of Kārlis Goppers at Trikāta Cemetery, where he met with scouts from the Valmiera 4th Scout Unit and representatives of General Goppers’ family. The President also laid flowers at the memorial stone dedicated to recipients of the Order of Lāčplēsis. “In a few days, on 2 April, we will mark the 150th anniversary of the birth of General Kārlis Goppers. This is an opportunity to highlight his historical role and significance in the Latvian Army, as well as his unique contribution to the development of the Latvian Scout movement. General Kārlis Goppers devoted his efforts not only to strengthening Latvia’s military capabilities, but also to fostering a patriotic younger…
