Haradinaj's speech at memorial of hero Ilaz Kodra

Kosovo Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj said Commander Ilaz Kodra is a typical example of the Albanian fighter.

As he praised his figure, saying Ilaz Kodra was among the greatest warriors the nation had. It finds silence, bravery and a proud attitude, a stance that made it steady. Ilaz Kodra as command will be remembered as a man who stood upright and fell straight. He was one of the greatest warriors the nation had. I am deeply convinced that the entire Albanian boasts the work of hero Ilaz Kodra. We are proud of those generations of warriors who gave their lives for freedom”, he said.

While the head of the Skyeraj municipality, Bekim Jashari, said that in the footnote of the 19th anniversary of the fall of hero Ilaz Kodra, his work and sacrifice are commemorated and all freedom fighters, who gave their lives for the liberation and progress of the Albanian nation.

He said Commander Ilaz Kodra was among the first soldiers to head with the legendary commander, Adem Jashar, and his associates, launched armed shares by hitting Serbian targets. On behalf of the family, before those present spoke the daughter of hero Sumeja Kodra, who reminded his father of saying she felt proud that her father was and remains one of the greatest figures of the KLA.

I proudly say that my father was one of UCK's first major figures. He became an example of how he fought for his home”, she said.

She did not forget to mention even her father's fellow warriors, adding that on a day like this, all the brave brave ones who sacrificed their lives for Kosovo's freedom.

In this case, Kosovo Liberation Army veterans Chairman Hysni Gucati shared an decoration for the family of hero Ilaz Kodra, as a sign of honour and respect for Kosovo commander and hero.