Thirty-five years after the death, name Franko Lisica still occupies a special place in the memory of Zadar County. The young Croatian veteran was only 23 years old when he died on Štrkovača hill near Polača in 1991, hit by a sniper shot during a conflict with rebel Serbian forces, writes Zadarski list.
His death is considered the first victim of the Homeland War in this area and symbolizes the beginning of the defense of the Zadar region and the sacrifice made by the Croatian defenders.
As a sign of memory, today the 35th anniversary of his death is being celebrated in Bibinje.
The commemoration program begins at 5:30 p.m. with a holy mass in the Church of the Assumption. After that, at 6:15 p.m., wreath-laying and tributes will be held at Frank’s grave.
The central part of the commemoration is scheduled at 7:00 p.m. at the Stjepan Radić Elementary School in Bibinje, where an appropriate ceremonial forum will be held.
The commemoration will end at 8 p.m. in his native Tutina Street, with a traditional torchlight.
