Zadar Marks Victory Day: Wreaths Laid at City Cemetery
In memory of fallen defenders, wreaths were laid by families, associations, and representatives of the county and city, led by County Prefect Bilaver and Mayor Erlić.
In memory of fallen defenders, wreaths were laid by families, associations, and representatives of the county and city, led by County Prefect Bilaver and Mayor Erlić.
With the laying of wreaths and lighting of candles at the Central Cross in Zadar's City Cemetery, Victory and Homeland Thanksgiving Day and Croatian Veterans Day were marked today. Tribute was paid to all fallen Croatian defenders from the Homeland War, and the central event continues this evening with a ceremonial concert at the Forum.
With deep respect, wreaths were laid by family members of fallen defenders and members of associations stemming from the Homeland War. Representatives of the Ministry of Croatian Veterans and the Ministry of the Interior also paid their respects, as did delegations from Zadar County and the City of Zadar. The delegations were led by County Prefect Josip Bilaver and Mayor Šime Erlić, joined by representatives of various associations and political parties.
On this occasion, Mayor Šime Erlić emphasized the importance of remembering the sacrifice of the defenders. "Operation Storm is a symbol of unity and strength of the people, and the sacrifice of Croatian defenders must never be forgotten. Our lasting obligation is to preserve the memory of those heroic days and the courage of the defenders, and to pass on the truth about the Homeland War to future generations," Erlić said.
The commemoration of the 31st anniversary of the military-police operation "Operation Storm '95" continues this evening at Zadar's Forum. A ceremonial concert has been prepared for citizens, and Croatian flags will be distributed before it begins.
