On the 28th anniversary of the tragic helicopter crash near Prokoško Lake in 1997, the Office of the High Representative pays tribute to the twelve dedicated colleagues who lost their lives while serving the cause of peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina: Peter Backes, Livio Beccaccio, Andrzej Buler, David Kriskovich, Leah Melnick, Charles Morpeth, William Nesbitt, Marvin Padgett, Thomas Reinhardt, Jürgen Schauf, Georg Stiebler, and Ambassador Gerd Wagner.
High Representative Christian Schmidt stated: “With profound gratitude, we remember our colleagues whose lives were tragically cut short in service to a better future for Bosnia and Herzegovina. We honour their dedication and sacrifice, which continue to inspire our efforts toward building a peaceful and prosperous country. The greatest tribute to their memory will be Bosnia and Herzegovina’s success and prosperity. Today, our thoughts and prayers are with their families and loved ones, and we reaffirm our commitment to carry on their legacy.”
The OHR recalls with deep respect the sacrifice of these colleagues and reaffirms its commitment to the principles for which they stood – peace, stability, and a better future for all citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
