Saffet Gümüş, grandson of a war veteran and president of the Tokat 15 Association, completed a 375-kilometer walk from Istanbul to Çanakkale to mark the 110th anniversary of the Çanakkale Naval Victory.
Wearing a military uniform and carrying a 2-meter Turkish flag, Gümüş began his journey on March 3, passing through Edirne, Tekirdağ, Keşan, and Gelibolu before reaching Çanakkale. Speaking at the finish, he emphasized the historical significance of the battle, stating, “Çanakkale is the existence and salvation of Türkiye.”