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"HE WAS NOT JUST MY SON, HE WAS MY PEACE": Heartbreaking words of a mother of a victim on the anniversary of the tragedy at "Kontrast"

While April 1st is a day of jokes for many, it reminds the citizens of Novi Sad of a great tragedy that occurred 14 years ago when six young people lost their lives in a horrific fire at the "Kontrast" discotheque. Renato Vuković (21), Marina Aničić (25), Milena Dalmacija (26), Zoran Ignjatović (28), and Marko Pavlović (29), Tamara Miladinović (25) could not escape the blaze.

"HE WAS NOT JUST MY SON, HE WAS MY PEACE": Heartbreaking words of a mother of a victim on the anniversary of the tragedy at "Kontrast"

TL;DR

  • The "Kontrast" discotheque fire on April 1, 2012, resulted in the deaths of six young individuals.
  • The fire was caused by faulty electrical installations near the stage.
  • The owner and operators of the discotheque were convicted for negligence regarding fire safety measures.
  • A memorial has been erected at the site, and families continue to commemorate the tragedy annually.
  • A mother of one of the victims shared a heartfelt tribute on the anniversary.