Mensad Bašić, recipient of the Golden Lily, laid to rest in Sarajevo with highest honours

(Patria) – In Sarajevo today, in the presence of family, comrades, friends and numerous citizens, the funeral and burial of Mensad Bašić, recipient of the highest wartime award "Golden Lily", took place. He was buried with the highest military and social honours, as befits one of the bravest sons of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Mensad Bašić buried with highest honours in the Veterans' Alley. He died at the age of 64, and was the bearer of the highest wartime award "Golden Lily" pic.twitter.com/LJyeYtx0nX

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Bašić (Velija) Mensad was born on 6 June 1961 in the village of Kamenica, municipality of Pale. He was a mechanical engineer by profession, and by spirit a fighter, patriot and a man of exceptional organisational abilities.

Upon the outbreak of aggression against Bosnia and Herzegovina, he immediately placed himself at the disposal of his homeland, joining the ranks of the Army of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina. From April 1992 to July 1995, he was the commander of the 5th Battalion of the 1st Drina Mountain Brigade, and later the chief of staff of the 801st Light Brigade.

He particularly distinguished himself in the defence of Orahovica and Goražde – cities that, thanks to people like him, survived despite all enemy attempts to break them.

For his courage, determination and immeasurable contribution to the defence of the homeland, he was awarded the "Golden Lily" in 1995, a symbol of honour and heroism.

After the war, he continued his life in Sarajevo, where he worked as a long-time employee of the public company GRAS, leaving a deep mark among his colleagues there as well.

Mensad Bašić will be remembered as a commander, comrade, work colleague and friend – as a man who testified through his life to his love for his homeland and people.

May he rest in eternal peace and gratitude.