Serbia Never Forgets Its Heroes: Combat Medal for Predrag Leovac
Serbia is a country that loves to remember its heroes, but how much do we really appreciate those who gave their lives for our freedom? Minister Milica Đurđević Stamenkovski recently visited the family of hero Predrag “Peđa” Leovac in Pljevlja and awarded them the combat medal – the highest national recognition of the Republic of Serbia. But let’s be honest: how many of us actually know who Peđa Leovac was and why his sacrifice matters so much?
The Hero of Košare Who Entered Legend
Predrag Leovac is not just a name on a list. He was a second lieutenant who heroically died at Košare, a place that became a symbol of Serbian resistance and bravery. His sacrifice is not just a number in history – it is a vow to preserve truth, heroism, and love for the homeland. Đurđević Stamenkovski emphasized that Peđa entered legend, and the people sing about him with gusle, perhaps the only way to keep memory alive in times when heroes are often forgotten.
Combat Medal – The Highest State Honor
This medal is not just an award. It is a symbol of the state’s respect for those who laid down their lives for freedom. Serbia remembers its heroes and never forgets them, the minister said. But is that really true? How many young people today know about Predrag Leovac or why Košare is important? Do we remember that these heroes marked an entire generation with their sacrifice and that their message – to preserve unity and never allow divisions – is more important than ever?
Visit to Pljevlja and a Symbolic Message of Unity
During the visit to Pljevlja, the minister, together with the municipality president Dario Vraneš, laid a wreath at the monument to the fallen hero and visited the Serbian House. This gesture is not just protocol – it is a reminder that heroes are not just the past but part of our present and future. In times when society is divided and hatred and intolerance grow, the message of unity and remembrance of sacrifice is crucial.
Why Is Remembering Important?
Professor Miletić analyzed why hatred and divisions lead nowhere but only slow down the development of the state and society. Remembering heroes like Predrag Leovac is not just an emotional story – it is the foundation on which Serbia can build a better future. If we forget our heroes, what do we have left?
Conclusion: Heroes Who Oblige Us
Predrag Leovac and his combat medal are not just symbols of the past. They are a warning and a vow to preserve truth, heroism, and unity. Serbia must not forget its heroes because they are the pillar of our freedom and identity.
Now, honestly – how many of you knew about Predrag Leovac before reading this? If you have a favorite hero story, drop a comment below. Let the stories spread, because heroes deserve to be eternal, not forgotten!
