1968, Kemal Kurdaş with the people of Eminlik village

"We will never forget you, Professor, for mobilizing all your students to build the Eminlik Village Secondary School in 1967–1968 and for illuminating the path of every one of us young people from Eminlik. We remember you with deep respect. May you rest in peace." — From the Memorial Book, People of Eminlik Village, Ulukışla, Niğde