Şevki Bolat, the father of Ömer Bolat, Minister of Trade, and Ömer Bolat, Chairman of the Board of Directors and Executive Committee of Turkish Airlines (THY), died in the hospital in Istanbul. The death of Şevki Bolat, one of the beloved names of the Turkish business world, has overwhelmed his loved ones with deep sorrow.
It was stated that Şevki Bolat was intensely prayed for with his family and close friends throughout the hospitalization process in Istanbul. However, despite all efforts, the elderly Bolat succumbed to health problems, creating a huge void in Turkey’s business world.
This tragic event, which is described as the bitter day of the Bolat family, has been a great loss for the Bolat brothers, who have an important place in both the trade and aviation sector. The news of Şevki Bolat’s passing was greeted with deep sadness and messages of condolence in the business world.
Şevki Bolat’s funeral will be held tomorrow. On February 22nd, many important names from the business world are expected to attend the funeral ceremony to be held at Zeytinburnu Merkez Efendi Mosque following the noon prayer. Leading representatives of the business world from all over Turkey will flock to Istanbul to pay their last respects to Şevki Bolat.
Following this painful loss, the Turkish business world will remember Şevki Bolat with longing and will try to keep his legacy alive by following in his footsteps.