Tompojevci commemorates 35th anniversary of Homeland War defense

The municipality of Tompojevci held a ceremony to mark the 35th anniversary of the defense and casualties sustained during the Homeland War. The event served to honor Croatian defenders and civilians who lost their lives protecting their homes and the right to a free Croatia.

During the commemoration, seven individuals from Tompojevci were specifically remembered: Niko Filipović, Zvonko Galović, Rozalija Horvat, Josip Mesaroš, Nenad Radeka, Ivan Šarić, and Nediljko Vulić.

Mayor Milan Grubač addressed the attendees, emphasizing the responsibility of current generations to preserve the truth of these events and to build the future of Tompojevci in peace and unity. The ceremony was attended by victims' families, veterans, war invalids, defense commanders, and various state, regional, and local officials, including representatives from the President of the Republic of Croatia and several ministries.