Military officials salute the coffin of retired Colonel Abdulkerim Kirca during his funeral at Kocatepe Mosque in Ankara January 20, 2009. Kirca, who was presented with a State Honorary Medal in 2004 by former President Ahmet Necdet Sezer, committed suicide in his home according to a police announcement on Monday. Reuters Pictures 10 months ago

Military officials salute the coffin of retired Colonel Abdulkerim Kirca during his funeral at Kocatepe Mosque in Ankara January 20, 2009. Kirca, who was presented with a State Honorary Medal in 2004 by former President Ahmet Necdet Sezer, committed suicide in his home according to a police announcement on Monday.