In a recent event organized by the Croatian Ministry of Veterans, the final identification of nine victims from the Croatian War of Independence took place at the Medical School of the University of Zagreb. Four of the identified individuals were Croatian soldiers, while five were civilians who had been missing or killed during the war. This identification process brings closure to families, including the Miljak family, who finally found their father, believed to have been killed following the tragic events at Ovčara, highlighting the ongoing impact of the war years later.

The identified individuals included soldiers who died during combat operations and elderly civilians who were seized from their homes. The youngest victim was 27 years old at the time of disappearance or death, while the oldest was 80. The remains of these victims were exhumed from three counties, indicating the widespread loss that occurred during the 1991 conflict, which remains a sensitive and painful chapter in Croatian history. Many families have been searching for answers and closure since the war ended, revealing the deep scars that such conflicts leave behind.

This process of identification not only serves to recognize the individuals lost but also aims to provide solace to their families, reaffirming the commitment to uncover the truth about the past atrocities. For the Miljak family, this revelation grants them peace as they finally have the remains of their father, symbolizing that, despite the years of uncertainty, the memories of their loved ones are preserved, and their stories will not be forgotten. As more victims are identified, the hope is that a wider sense of healing and reconciliation can emerge within the community that still bears the wounds of its past.