Dear young eagles,

I greet you from the middle of the Gulf of Finland on my way back home. The sea marks of Finland are disappearing from our sight and Tallinn can already be seen at the horizon. Geographic distances have disappeared in today's world, but idealistic differences are still there. How would we like to see our Estonia? What can we, young people, do for Estonia today so that our common home would be rich, secure and beautiful after ten years? What every young eagle should keep in mind is the future of Estonia and the simple question: what can I do for Estonia today?

I am pleased that the organisation of young eagles that unites our youngest citizens has understood these tasks. Your exercises are for the benefit of Estonia and through this, also for the benefit of international security.

Be good and always ready!

Your

Lennart Meri
Patron of Estonian Young Eagles

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