Valjevo's Sky Bows Again to a Hero
On May 4th, with the sound of fighter jet engines and prayerful remembrance, Valjevo paid tribute to its immortal knight – Lieutenant Colonel Pilot Milenko Pavlović. On the occasion of the 27th anniversary of the heroic death of the 'Icarus from Podgorina,' who laid down his life defending the sky over the then FR Yugoslavia during the NATO aggression, a memorial service was held at the monument in Valjevo, once again confirming the greatness of his sacrifice.
TL;DR
- Valjevo held a ceremony on May 4th to honor Lieutenant Colonel Pilot Milenko Pavlović, 27 years after his death.
- The event included prayer services, a flyover by fighter jets, and wreath-laying at the monument.
- Milenko Pavlović died defending the sky over FR Yugoslavia during the NATO aggression.
- The city emphasized its commitment to remembering heroes and passing their stories to future generations.
- A traditional memorial gathering organized by the Divci aero-club is scheduled for May 9th.