Ministry of defence Republic of Serbia
 
09.05.2023.

Minister Vučević lays wreath at Monument to Unknown Hero on Mt. Avala to mark Victory Day



Acting on behalf of the President of the Republic and Supreme Commander of the Serbian Armed Forces, Aleksandar Vučić, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence Miloš Vučević laid a wreath today at the Monument to the Unknown Hero on Mt. Avala, to mark the Victory over Fascism in World War 2 Day.
Minister Vučević laid the wreath accompanied by the Chief of Staff to the Minister of Defence, Brigadier General Goran Momčilović, and Head of the Telecommunications and IT Department, General Staff, Brigadier General Mile Vitezović.

After the national anthem was played and the Honour Guard laid a wreath, the Minister of Defence inscribed the following message in the Monument’s guest book:

"Thank you to immortal heroes, to all of you, regardless of your ideological differences, and to all fallen allies who fought for the sacred freedom of our people. May you be blessed and honoured forever.

Today, as we celebrate the Victory Day in sadness, deeply shaken by the tragedy that has recently befallen us, inspired by your faith and heroism, we pledge ourselves to protect freedom and peace.

Dear Lord, grant rest and eternal peace to all heroes of Serbia’s freedom struggle”.
 
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The wreath-laying ceremony