Elbasan commemorated today, 11 November, the 82nd anniversary of the city’s liberation, at a memorial ceremony held near the Lapidar dedicated to 23 partisans of the XV Assault Brigade who gave their lives for the liberation of the capital of Central Albania.
The ceremony was attended by the Mayor of Elbasan, Gledian Llatja, deputies, the political head of Elbasan County, Arbjan Mazniku, veterans of the LANÇ, relatives of the martyrs, representatives of institutions and citizens, who paid homage and laid wreaths of flowers in honor of the fallen.
In his welcoming speech, Mayor of Elbasan Gledian Llatja praised the sacrifice of the martyrs, stressing that the responsibility of today’s generation is to honor this heritage through work for the city’s development and the creation of more opportunities for citizens.
“The generation of 1944 fought for the liberation of Elbasan. Our generation has the duty to carry this historic legacy further, by building a modern and competitive Elbasan, with a strong economy, responsible institutions, equal opportunities for every citizen, and a future where young people have reason to believe, to stay and to build their lives in the city they love,” Llatja said.
He stressed that freedom must translate into concrete opportunities for young people, families and the elderly, through quality education, economic development and rising well-being.
The political head of Elbasan County, Arbjan Mazniku, also gave a speech at the ceremony, praising the contribution and sacrifice of the martyrs who gave their lives for the liberation of Elbasan, and stressing the importance of preserving historical memory and passing their values on to younger generations.
“History is not honored only by remembering those who wrote it, but also by proving ourselves worthy of their sacrifice,” was the message of Mayor Llatja on this day of remembrance, conveying gratitude to the martyrs, veterans and their families.
