Croatia Remembers Victim Vukovar

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inavukic

November 18, 2013

18 November is Remembrance Day for victims of Vukovar and for Vukovar as victim of Serb aggression against Croatia in the 1990’s. Remembering are moments filled with overwhelming sadness and grief that still weigh heavily upon thousands of victims who survived the brutal aggression, upon family and friends of those who have fallen for freedom from communism in Croatia, upon a whole nation of people – Croats – throughout the world.

Yesterday, across Croatia candles were lit to honour the memory and for the 22nd year (since 1991) affirm the pledge and promise: Do not forget Vukovar! I join them in remembering.

A reminder of how it was for Vukovar, for Croatia in 1991:

Here, I have chosen some photographs of how Croatia remembers Vukovar, which were taken on the eve of 18 November. (CLICK ON PHOTOS TO ENLARGE)

Zagreb Remembers Vukovar Photo: Ivan Klindic/Cropix

In Zagreb Croatia Photo: Ivan Klindic/Cropix

Remembering Vukovar in Zagreb November 2013 Photo: Ivan Klindic/Cropix — Remembering Vukovar in Zagreb November 2013
Photo: Ivan Klindic/Cropix

Zagreb remembers Vukovar 2013 Photo: Goran Stanzl/Pixsell

Varazdin Croatia remembers Vukovar - November 2013 Photo: Zeljko Hajdinjak/Cropix — Varazdin Croatia remembers Vukovar – November 2013
Photo: Zeljko Hajdinjak/Cropix

Split, Croatia remembers Vukovar - Nov 2013 Photo: Jadran Babic/Cropix — Split, Croatia remembers Vukovar – Nov 2013
Photo: Jadran Babic/Cropix

In Split, Croatia - remembering Vukovar Photo: Tino Juric/Pixsell — In Split, Croatia – remembering Vukovar
Photo: Tino Juric/Pixsell

Zagreb remembers Vukovar - Nov 2013 Photo: Goran Stanzl/Pixsell — Zagreb remembers Vukovar – Nov 2013
Photo: Goran Stanzl/Pixsell

Makarska, Croatia, remembers Vukovar - November 2013 Photo: Ivo Ravlic/Cropix — Makarska, Croatia, remembers Vukovar – November 2013
Photo: Ivo Ravlic/Cropix

Osijek, Croatia, remembers Vukovar - November 2013 Photo: Davor Javorovic/Pixsell — Osijek, Croatia, remembers Vukovar – November 2013
Photo: Davor Javorovic/Pixsell

Remembering Vukovar in Zagreb - November 2013 Photo: Goran Stanzl/Pixsell — Remembering Vukovar in Zagreb – November 2013
Photo: Goran Stanzl/Pixsell

Zagreb remembering Vukovar - November 2013 Photo: Ivan Klindic/Cropix — Zagreb remembering Vukovar – November 2013
Photo: Ivan Klindic/Cropix

Zagreb remembering Vukovar - November 2013 Photo: Goran Stanzl/Pixsell — Zagreb remembering Vukovar – November 2013
Photo: Goran Stanzl/Pixsell

Split, Croatia, hearts for victims of Vukovar - November 2013 Photo: Jadran Babic/Cropix — Split, Croatia, hearts for victims of Vukovar – November 2013
Photo: Jadran Babic/Cropix

Varazdin, Croatia, remembers Vukovar - November 2013 Photo: Goran Stanzl/Pixsell — Varazdin, Croatia, remembers Vukovar – November 2013
Photo: Goran Stanzl/Pixsell

A procession of honour in Zagreb, Croatia - remembering Vukovar - Nov 2013 Photo: Patrik Macek/Pixsell — A procession of honour in Zagreb, Croatia – remembering Vukovar – Nov 2013
Photo: Patrik Macek/Pixsell

Remembering victims of Vukovar - Zagreb, Croatia, Nov 2013 Photo: Goran Stanzl/Pixsell — Remembering victims of Vukovar – Zagreb, Croatia, Nov 2013
Photo: Goran Stanzl/Pixsell

I will keep the memory of Vukovar - Zagreb, Nov 2013 Photo: Ivan Klindic/Cropix — I will keep the memory of Vukovar – Zagreb, Nov 2013
Photo: Ivan Klindic/Cropix

Remembering Vukovar in Zagreb - Nov 2013 Photo: Goran Stanzl/Pixsell — Remembering Vukovar in Zagreb – Nov 2013
Photo: Goran Stanzl/Pixsell

Honouring the memory of victims of Vukovar Zagreb, Croatia - November 2013 Photo: Goran Stanzl/Pixsell — Honouring the memory of victims of Vukovar
Zagreb, Croatia – November 2013
Photo: Goran Stanzl/Pixsell

Remembering Vukovar in Makarska, Croatia - November 2013 Photo: Ivo Ravlic/Cropix — Remembering Vukovar in Makarska, Croatia – November 2013
Photo: Ivo Ravlic/Cropix

Varazdin, Croatia, remembers Vukovar - Nov 2013 Photo: Zeljko Hajdinjak/Cropix — Varazdin, Croatia, remembers Vukovar – Nov 2013
Photo: Zeljko Hajdinjak/Cropix

Makarska, Croatia, honours the memory of Vukovar victims - Nov 2013 Photo: Ivo Ravlic/Cropix — Makarska, Croatia, honours the memory of Vukovar victims – Nov 2013
Photo: Ivo Ravlic/Cropix

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17 responses to “Croatia Remembers Victim Vukovar”

didigrbesic

November 18, 2013

Never Forgotten …

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1. Bosniak-Jewish Solidarity
  
  November 20, 2013
  
  Vukovar was introduction what ‘Greater Serbia’ had in mind for Croats (Catholics) and Bosniaks (Muslims). It was a message that Draza Mihailovic’s “Instrukcije” are alive and “we will crush you” and “this is Serbia.” They used weapons afforded to them by the Yugoslav People’s Army and they were so convinced they will win, they practically laughed at Tudjman and Izetbegovic and dismissed them as irrelevant. But, heroes of Vukovar sent a strong message to JNA, then Europe’s third largest military power and the power of freedom and democracy won over the power of tyranny and dictatorship. It started in Vukovar, continued through Sarajevo and Bihac, culminated to Srebrenica, and ended with a magnificent victory of Croatian army and the defeat of the so called “Republic of Serbian Krajina.” Rest in Hell RSK, and Rest in Peace dear heroes of Vukovar and the heroes of the 1995 Operation Storm.
  
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  1. inavukic
    
    November 20, 2013
    
    Thank you on your comment Bosniak-Jewish Solidarity – much appreciated!
    
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Kat

November 18, 2013

Never forget Vukovar. ❤

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Theresa

November 18, 2013

I join in remembrance with love and blessings…

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1. inavukic
  
  November 19, 2013
  
  Thank you Theresa – much appreciated.
  
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Mungai and the Goa Constrictor

November 18, 2013

Sounds odd to say, but, such brutality should never be forgotten. So, so many people lost their lives. This was a terrible chapter in history. These are very beautiful images of remembrance 🙂

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1. inavukic
  
  November 19, 2013
  
  Thank you Amelia
  
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  1. Mungai and the Goa Constrictor
    
    November 19, 2013
    
    🙂
    
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Felix

November 19, 2013

I ask that people do not forget Skabrnja on this day as well.
Vukovar, in Slavonia,
Skabrnja, in Dalmatia
Two places where resistance fell on the same day and together they show how Serb aggression was indiscriminate and a plan for Greater Serbia.
Vukovar was a multi ethnic city, Serbs included, yet that did not stop the aggression where Serbs turned on their Croat neighbors.
Skabrnja was a small town that never ever had a single Serb living there and never had anything to do with Serbs or Serbia ever yet that did not stop the aggression.
These two towns show that no matter what the connection to Serbia or Serbs a place had, the fact is that the goal was for Serbs to conquer as much land and murder as many Croats as possible.

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1. inavukic
  
  November 19, 2013
  
  Of course Felix – Skabrnja will never be forgotten! Skabrnja massacre was utterly brutal! Thank you for your comment.
  
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Aliosa

November 19, 2013

Asta seara se va disputa returul meciului de baraj pentru calificarea la CM 2014 BRAZILIA ,
CROATIA-ISLANDA !!!
Forza CROATIA !!!
Aliosa.

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1. inavukic
  
  November 19, 2013
  
  Yes Alyosha I hope the return match takes Croatian team to Brazil in 2014, too – Thank you! I like the “I miss you” music on the video.
  
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prayingforoneday

November 19, 2013

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Thank you
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1. inavukic
  
  November 19, 2013
  
  Thank you Shaun! 😀
  
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  1. prayingforoneday
    
    November 19, 2013
    
    My pleasure
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  2. inavukic
    
    November 19, 2013
    
    😀
    
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I’m Ina

I was born in Croatia and live Australia. I have been described as a prominent figure known for my contribution to the Croatian and wider societies, particularly in the context of Croatia’s transition from communism to democracy, as well as for my many years of work as a clinical psychologist and Chief Executive Officer of government-funded services for people with disabilities, including mental health services, in Australia. In 1995, the President of the Republic of Croatia awarded me two Medals of Honor, the Homeland War Memorial Medal and the Order of the Croatian Trefoil for her special merits and her contribution to the founding of the Republic of Croatia. I have been a successful blogger since 2011 and write extensively in the English-language on issues related to Croatian current affairs and democracy, as well as the challenges Croatia faced and still faces in its transition from communism. My goal is to raise awareness of these connections and issues worldwide.

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