ZADAR CELEBRATES DAY OF ITS DEFENCE

ZADAR, Oct 8 (Hina) - Zadar Mayor Bozidar Kalmeta on Monday held a reception for 21 war-time commanders of units that defended this coastal city on the occasion of the 12th anniversary of its defence against the Serb aggression. #L# Kalmeta said 6 October 1991 was one of the worst moments in the attacks of the then JNA and Serb rebels on Zadar, which was "exposed to assaults from the ground, sea and air". "The future generations must know about your heroic role," Kalmeta said addressing the war-time commanders of military and police units. He called on them to continue cherishing enthusiasm, friendship and unity. The chairman of the city council, Davor Aras, also addressed the gathered, urging them to remember "General Ante Gotovina, a hero". "You are here in the townhall where his photo is displayed, bearing witness to the fact that this city highly appreciates the Homeland Defence War and the won freedom," Aras said. (hina) ms sb