22.09.2024.
Minister Gašić offers condolences to families who lost loved ones in traffic accident near Ušće
Minister of Defence Bratislav Gašić has sent a telegram of condolences to the Lazović and Kutlačić families over the loss of their loved ones, who were tragically killed when a civilian car collided with a military vehicle belonging to the Serbian Armed Forces near the village of Ušće, on the Kraljevo-Raška road.
The message sent to the family of Corporal Danijel Lazović, member of the Second Army Brigade reads as follows:
“There are no words to describe my sadness over the tragedy that took the lives of Corporal Danijel Lazović and his three children. The horrific circumstances of the tragedy have left us petrified and speechless.
I am speaking to you firstly as a father and a grandfather, and only secondly as the Minister of Defence. My heart and the hearts of all members of the Ministry of Defence and the Serbian Armed Forces go out to you in your time of sorrow. Please accept our deepest, heartfelt condolences.
Your family has lost a son and three grandchildren. The Serbian Armed Forces have lost an honest and loyal soldier. Serbia has lost its citizens, people who would have built it and rejoiced to live in it.
The fact that three innocent young lives were extinguished in an instant breaks everyone’s hearts.
At this time when no words can ease your pain, I pray to God to give your family the strength to overcome this tragedy.
Be confident that the Ministry of Defence and the Serbian Armed Forces will stand by you and provide you with every possible assistance and support.
May your loved ones rest in peace.
Minister of Defence
Bratislav Gašić”
The message sent to Corporal Danijel Lazović’s wife reads as follows:
“I was incredibly saddened to hear the news of the horrible accident that took the lives of your children and your husband Danijel. I am certain that the pain you feel cannot be expressed in words.
I offer my deepest sympathies for your loss, firstly as a father and grandfather, and only secondly as the Minister of Defence. All members of the Ministry of Defence and the Serbian Armed Forces and myself share your grief. Please accept our heartfelt condolences.
We all stand by you, ready to provide you with every possible assistance and support. We will pray to God to give you strength in this time of grief to heal both physically and emotionally.
May the souls of your dearly departed children and husband rest in peace.
Minister of Defence
Bratislav Gašić”
The telegram of condolences sent to Dijana Kutlačić’s family reads as follows:
“On behalf of the Ministry of Defence and the Serbian Armed Forces, please accept our deepest condolences on the loss of your daughter Dijana. I was deeply shaken by the tragedy that took the lives of Dijana and four other young people in an instant. The horrible tragedy has left our entire nation in grief and disbelief. I know that no words can take away the deep pain your family feels after the loss of your daughter. As a father and grandfather, I pray that the soul of your dearly departed Dijana rest in peace.
May God grant her eternal rest.
Minister of Defence
Bratislav Gašić”
