OHR and UN Jointly Mark Anniversary of Tragic Death of Their Colleagues at Prokoško Lake

(Patria) - Marking the 27th anniversary of the tragic death of twelve colleagues, Peter Backes, Livio Beccaccio, Andrzej Buler, David Kriskovich, Leah Melnick, Charles Morpeth, William Nesbitt, Marvin Padgett, Thomas Reinhardt, Jurgen Schauf, Georg Stiebler and Ambassador Gerd Wagner, the first deputy high representative Louis Crishock said:

“With deep gratitude we remember our colleagues from OHR and the UN who tragically died on 17 September 1997 in a helicopter crash at Prokoško Lake, near Fojnica. Their commitment to a prosperous and peaceful Bosnia and Herzegovina is a guiding star for all of us, and the success of Bosnia and Herzegovina will be the best way to honour their sacrifice. Our thoughts and prayers are with their families and friends today.”

The UN Resident Coordinator in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Ingrid Macdonald, said on this occasion:

“Today we pay tribute to our colleagues, twelve brave women and men who gave their lives working for a better future for Bosnia and Herzegovina. We honour their professionalism, commitment and work in trying to secure lasting peace for this country. By keeping them in our memory and expressing
respect for their families, we reaffirm our determination that their legacy will not be forgotten.”