ABU DHABI // Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid and Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed have honoured the mothers of country’s martyrs, calling them “most precious and highly esteemed”. On Tuesday, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, wrote a poem dedicated to mothers whose sons died serving the country. “Rejoice oh mothers of martyrs, for you have found in [Sheikh] Mohammed and myself a family,” he said. Sheikh Mohammed said the women were an asset to their people and the country, and the “most precious and highly esteemed are the shapers of heroes and makers of men.” He congratulated the mothers on behalf of himself and Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed. On Monday, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, sent a text message to the mothers. He thanked the women for their contribution to society. “On this Mother’s Day, we are ever so proud of the mothers of our martyrs, rearers of men, shapers of heroes and sources of inspiration to all generations,” he said. “Their stances shall never be forgotten. From them, we draw true national values – values that we will instil in future generations. We are all proud to be your loyal sons.” Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid shared a video thanking the ‘mothers of the nation’ newsdesk@thenational.ae