Accompanied by gun salute, the Fire of Liberty was lit by President of the Republic Arnold Rüütel, Commander of the Defence Forces Vice admiral Tarmo Kõuts, and Chairwoman of the Tallinn City Council Maret Maripuu.
The President of the Republic received the highest decoration awarded by the Jüriöö Park named Jüriöö Täht (The Star of St. George's Night). The President earned the decoration through his contribution to laying out Jüriöö Park.
The President planted an oak tree in Jüriöö Park.
Press Service of the President of the Republic
Kadriorg, April 23, 2002
