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Varaždin Guard Member Attends Knin Celebration Alone: 'People Breathe for Oluja, They Look with Pride at Our Defenders'
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Varaždin Guard Member Attends Knin Celebration Alone: 'People Breathe for Oluja, They Look with Pride at Our Defenders'

From Večernji List · () Croatian

Translated from Croatian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A member of the historical Varaždin Civic Guard attended the Victory Day celebration in Knin, Croatia, as the sole representative of his unit.
  • Dubravko Nagy laid a wreath and lit a candle for fallen defenders, emphasizing the remembrance of soldiers from the Varaždin region.
  • His presence symbolized unity and honored the contributions of Varaždin's defenders in Croatia's War of Independence.

In Knin, amidst the throngs celebrating Victory Day, Dubravko Nagy stood out. As a member of the historical Varaždin Civic Guard, also known as the "Purgeri," he was the only representative from his unit at this year's commemoration.

I took the opportunity to lay a candle and light lamps for our defenders on behalf of the Varaždin Civic Guard of the City of Varaždin and Varaždin County.

— Dubravko NagyDubravko Nagy explained his motivation for attending the Victory Day celebration in Knin.

Nagy, clad in his distinctive uniform, saw his presence as a mission of respect. He explained that he was in the vicinity and seized the opportunity to honor those most deserving of Croatia's freedom on behalf of his unit, the City of Varaždin, and the entire Varaždin County. His visit served as a symbolic bridge, connecting northern Croatia with the site of the nation's decisive victory.

The primary motivation for his journey was to lay a candle and light a lamp for all fallen defenders, with a special focus on those from the Varaždin area. "I took the opportunity to lay a candle and light lamps for our defenders on behalf of the Varaždin Civic Guard of the City of Varaždin and Varaždin County," Nagy stated. He aimed to underscore that the sacrifice of Varaždin's soldiers is not forgotten and that their contributions are remembered and valued across the country.

Our guys and members of our guard.

— Dubravko NagyNagy briefly explained the ongoing commitment to remembering fallen comrades.

Nagy highlighted that soldiers from his region fought on numerous fronts, not just near Knin but across many parts of Croatia, making invaluable contributions to the defense and liberation of the nation. He noted that members of the historical unit participate in ceremonies in various cities as opportunities arise, citing past participation in Rijeka's Victory Day celebrations. Although he was the sole representative this year, Nagy expressed his honor in representing his city and county at the central event.

Well, I happened to be personally nearby, so I had the honor to commemorate Victory Day in Knin this year.

— Dubravko NagyNagy humbly described how he came to be the representative for his unit at the event.
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Originally published by Večernji List in Croatian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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