Sunday, August 27, 2017

The Mihailovich Monument: No Taking Down of Monuments to Legacy / By Aleksandra Rebic August 2017

The Mihailovich Monument in Chetnik Memorial Park at St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Monastery in Libertyville, IL on a beautiful Summer evening in Chicagoland. Photo by Aleksandra Rebic June 22, 2017 (3)

Aleksandra's Note: With all the focus on monuments and statues in America recently forced upon us by people with a political agenda, none of us should be surprised that monuments dedicated to General Draza Mihailovich have become a target. It was inevitable.

We cannot be apathetic or take anything for granted. "Initiatives" to "remove" the General Mihailovich Monument at St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Monastery in Libertyville, IL and other locations such as New Gracanica Serbian Orthodox Monastery in Third Lake, IL and at St. Sava Cathedral in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and undoubtedly others, should be taken seriously by both Serbian patriots AND Americans, and any others among us who recognize and understand just how ironic these initiatives are, considering who General Mihailovich and his Chetniks really were and what they did for the Americans and Allies in World War II in the war AGAINST the Nazis and Fascists.

So much false history and outright lies have been institutionalized by the Yugoslav Communists and those who shared their agenda for the former Yugoslavia. Once false history and lies are institutionalized, it becomes a monumental battle to reverse the damage and break through to the light of Truth.

Fortunately, more material has been issued in the ENGLISH language, which is of critical importance, that testifies to the true nature and actions of General Draza Mihailovich, his Chetniks, and the Serbian people loyal to them. We have a long way to go, but we will get there. This is not "revisionist history" I'm talking about. This is correcting the historical record to reflect the Truth.

Following his execution by the Yugoslav Communists in Belgrade on July 17, 1946, his mortal remains have to this date never been found. These monuments to his legacy that have been erected here in the United States of America are one way of ensuring that the legacy of General Mihailovich will never die - that no group, person, initiative, or movement will prevail in destroying either that legacy or the monuments that represent it. They will continue to stand as a reminder of the great and noble things great men are capable of in the worst possible circumstances.

Learn from these monuments, these reminders and reflections of our history. Cherish them.


Sincerely,
Aleksandra Rebic
August 27, 2017

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The Mihailovich Monument in Chetnik Memorial Park at St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Monastery in Libertyville, IL on a beautiful Summer evening in Chicagoland. Photo by Aleksandra Rebic June 22, 2017 (2)
 
The Mihailovich Monument in Chetnik Memorial Park at St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Monastery in Libertyville, IL on a beautiful Summer evening in Chicagoland. Photo by Aleksandra Rebic June 22, 2017 (3)

The Mihailovich Monument in Chetnik Memorial Park at St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Monastery in Libertyville, IL on a beautiful Summer evening in Chicagoland. Photo by Aleksandra Rebic June 22, 2017 (4)
 
The Mihailovich Monument in Chetnik Memorial Park at St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Monastery in Libertyville, IL on a beautiful Summer evening in Chicagoland. Photo by Aleksandra Rebic June 22, 2017 (1)
 
 
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Wednesday, August 23, 2017

Bošnjaci u Americi ruše obeležja Draži / "Novosti" August 21, 2017

Novosti
V. C. S.
21. avgust 2017.

Bošnjaci u Americi ruše obeležja Draži

Fejsbuk-grupa "Bosanski Amerikanci" traži uklanjanje biste u Libertivilu. Žele da iskoriste talas "brisanja" lidera Konfederacije u SAD. Na nišanu i spomenici na trećem jezeru i kod Saborne crkve u Milvokiju.

Foto: Aleksandra Rebic April 1, 2012
Manastir Svetog Save, Libertyville, IL
 
FEJSBUK-grupa "Bosanski Amerikanci" pozvala je dobrovoljce da im pomognu u organizaciji rušenja američkih spomenika generalu Dragoljubu Draži Mihailoviću, komandantu Jugoslovenske vojske u otadžbini.
 
Prvi na udaru je njegov spomenik pored Hrama Svetog Save u Libertivilu, u Ilinoisu, pored kog se tradicionalno obeležava Dražindan, 17. jula, kada se veruje da je Mihailović ubijen, 1946. Kod ovog manastira episkop kanadski dr Mitrofan Kodić držao je parastos i ovog 17. jula.
 
Američki muslimani sa teritorije bivše Jugoslavije rešili su da iskoriste euforiju oko rušenja spomenika pripadnicima Konfederacije u Američkom građanskom ratu, koji je počeo nemirima u Šarlotsvilu. Krajnja desnica usprotivila se uklanjanju spomenika generalu Liju, vođi snaga Konfederacije, posle čega je, 15. avgusta, srušen spomenik Konfederacije u Daramu, u Severnoj Karolini.
 
"S obzirom da gradonačelnici i guverneri američkih gradova sklanjaju spomen-obeležja Konfederaciji, naša zajednica u Ilinoisu predlaže da se isto tako tretiraju i spomenici Draži, vođi tzv. Trećeg srpskog ustanka", piše na fejsbuk-stranici ove grupe. Oni lidera JuVO nazivaju "prethodnikom bosanskog genocida" i više puta poručuju - "Ovo mora da bude urađeno!"
 
Zato traže pomoć dobrovoljaca da spomenik bude "legalno srušen" tako što će biti "pročešljani" lokalni, državni i federalni propisi i nađene pravne mogućnosti, od pozivanja na to da je Draža ratni zločinac, do činjenice da su crkva i država u SAD odvojene... Ovaj poziv pretvorio se u poziv na linč, jer su neki odmah zatražili adresu gde se spomenik nalazi, ne bi li ga sami srušili. Istovremeno, izbio je pravi verbalni rat na društvenim mrežama, u koji su se uključili ne samo žitelji bivše Jugoslavije, već i Amerikanci.

Saopštenjem se odmah oglasila i Organizacija srpskih četnika "Ravna Gora" iz Čikaga, koja je navela da "izgleda da bošnjačka zajednica nišani na spomenike đenerala Draže Mihailovića kod manastira Sv. Save u Libertivilu, manastira Nove Gračanice na Trećem jezeru i kod Saborne crkve Sv. Save u Milvokiju".

Inače, ovaj manastir godinama je bio poznat kao večna kuća pesnika Jovana Dučića, čiji su posmrtni ostaci preneti 2000. u Trebinje. Tu je 14. novembra 1970. sahranjen i kralj Petar Drugi Karađorđević, a do 1991. tu je počivao i vladika Nikolaj Velimirović.
 
 
GROBOVI VOJVODA I MINISTARA
 
NA manastirskom groblju u Libertivilu nalaze se i grobovi jednog broja ministara Vlade Kraljevine Jugoslavije. Pored spomenika generalu Mihailoviću, tu su i spomenici vojvodi Momčilu Đujiću i Pavlu Đurišiću.
 
 
 
 
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Sunday, August 20, 2017

Movement initiated by "Bosnian Americans" to REMOVE GENERAL MIHAILOVICH MONUMENT from St. Sava Monastery in Libertyville, IL and other locations / August 2017


General Draza Mihailovich Monument in Chetnik Heroes Memorial Park at St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Monastery in Libertyville, IL on Orthodox Easter, May 1, 2016.
Photo by Aleksandra Rebic.

Aleksandra's Note: With all the focus on monuments and statues in America recently forced upon us by people with a political agenda, none of us should be surprised that monuments dedicated to General Draza Mihailovich have become a target. It was inevitable, especially considering the way that the Left has been conducting itself in American culture, society, and political and civic life.

I am posting this "Initiative" by the "Bosnian Americans" on Facebook to make people aware of how vigilant we much be. We cannot be apathetic or take anything for granted. This "Initiative" to "remove" the General Mihailovich Monument at St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Monastery in Libertyville should be taken seriously by both Serbian patriots AND Americans, and any others among us who recognize and understand just how ironic this initiative is, considering who General Mihailovich and his Chetniks really were and what they did for the Americans in World War II in the war AGAINST the Nazis and Fascists.

It's also quite ironic that both of the photographs the "Bosnian Americans" chose to use in publicizing their initiative were taken by me.

Please take this seriously and do not take anything for granted. These days in America, black is white and white is black.

Sincerely,
Aleksandra Rebic
August 20, 2017

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THE FOLLOWING INITIATIVE WAS POSTED ON THE FACEBOOK PAGE OF "BOSNIAN AMERICANS" on August 17, 2017:


"ACTION: Help us remove the Draža - Četnik Statue from Illinois...we need some 3-4 volunteers to help us "read" and "research" the Municipal Ordinances in town of Libertyville, IL... Seeking legitimate reasons for its removal via "LEGAL" means using city, state and federal laws; separation of church and state, tax exemptions - no political involvement/liabilities, hate speech, discrimination, glorifying war criminals, genocide denial... find things like the following:

Sec. 2-346. - Duties and powers.
The human relations commission shall have and exercise the following duties and powers:


(2)
To act to assure to persons living, working or desiring to live in this village opportunity to purchase, lease or occupy real property in this village WITHOUT DISCRIMINATION because of race, color, religion or national origin."


https://library.municode.com/il/libertyville/codes/code_of_ordinances

"Bosnian Americans" on Facebook
August 17, 2017

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"As U.S. Mayors and Governors are removing Confederate Statues... Our Illinois community should push for removal of this Cetnik and Nazi equivalent monument of Dražo Mihajlović in Chicago. "Leader of the Third Serbian Uprising"... predecessor of Bosnian Genocide, a Nazi Collaborator. This needs to GO!!!"

"Bosnian Americans" on Facebook
August 17, 2017




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"Another 50 Četnik/Genocide deniers banned today from this group, as well as their propaganda... as form on deny, deffer, deflect and distract strategy. However their hatred is real and disturbing (do not let them provoke you, just sit tight). It is paramount that we emphasize that there is huge distinction between Serbs (in general), and right-wing extremists such as "Četniks", and members of "Ravnogorski Pokret" which should be declared terrorist organisations. We will never fall for that self-serving trap! On the other end, we made more progress on the (12 page) Letter/Case file to the respected IL representatives... and should be ready in coming few days. If you want to pitch in for printing/delivery... message us."

"Bosnian Americans" on Facebook
August 19/20, 2017


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Thursday, August 10, 2017

VIDEO / THE SECRET SERBIAN RESCUE MISSION OF WORLD WAR II / U.S. Congressman Ted Poe from Texas honors THE HALYARD MISSION Rescue Operation / July 26, 2017

The Mihailovich Monument in Chetnik Memorial Park at St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Monastery in Libertyville, IL on a beautiful Summer evening in Chicagoland.
Photo by Aleksandra Rebic June 22, 2017

Aleksandra's Note: The following presentation was made on July 26, 2017 by U.S. Congressman Ted Poe from Texas. Following the text is a video presentation  published online three years ago reflecting the same theme. On both occasions, the remarks of Congressman Ted Poe were made publicly and therefore saved for posterity.

So nice to see an American politician who recognizes the debt this great country owes to the Serbians.

Today, August 10, 2017, marks the 73rd anniversary of the great Halyard Mission Rescue Operation, later to be called the Ranger Mission, an event that began on August 9 and continued until the end of December 1944. It was during this highly classified event of World War II that Serbia's General Draza Mihailovich and his Chetniks risked everything to save the lives of over 500 American airmen along with fallen airmen of other Allied countries. All of these airmen could have easily become permanent casualties of the Nazis in enemy occupied Yugoslavia, but instead, all were saved and returned home safely to live out their lives and be living witnesses to the legacy of General Mihailovich and the Serbians loyal to him.

To this day, a proper debt of gratitude remains to be paid.

Sincerely,
Aleksandra Rebic
August 10, 2017

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Congressman Poe
July 26, 2017:

"Mr. Speaker, during the long, dark, lamentable days of World War II, Serbians and Americans forged a bond in a secret mission that remained classified for almost 60 years. What was known as Operation Halyard became the largest rescue operation of American airmen in history.

"It would not have been possible without the courage of the Serbian people. In 1944, as the Allies advanced into fortress Europe, American bombers based in southern Italy began to strike Germany's vital oil supplies in Romania.

"The 15th Air Force launched nearly 20,000 sorties into Eastern Europe to degrade Hitler's war machine. To do this, they had to fly over Nazi-occupied Yugoslavia.

"As many as 1,500 pilots and airmen were shot down during these dangerous flights. Serbians who had been resisting German forces since 1941 risked their own lives to rescue American aircrews and hide them from patrolling Nazis.

"One of them was Serbian George Dudich, the father of Elaine Dudich, my chief of staff when I was a judge in Texas. For months, George Dudich and the other Serbians aided downed Americans, caring for and protecting the pilots, and then smuggling the aircrews back to Allied lines.

"By August 1944, hundreds of other downed aircrews were being sheltered by the Serbian guerillas. The OSS, the predecessor to the CIA, devised a plan to evacuate the Allied pilots in a daring mission coordinated with the Serbian resistance.

"On August 10, unarmed American C-47s flew numerous sorties deep into enemy territory and landed at an improvised airfield built and protected by local Serbians near the village of Pranjani. By the 18th, more than 500 Allied airmen had been secretly rescued and flown back to Italy.

"Here on this poster you see the Serbian resistance, along with American aircrews that had been downed, moving them to hiding from the Nazis that were patrolling the areas. For over 60 years, this bold, unbelievable secret operation was kept classified.

"Our alliance with Serbia and the Serbian people goes back even further to the First World War. One hundred years ago, Serbia stood up to the aggression from the larger Austrian-Hungarian Empire.

"We should admire such defiance against overwhelming odds. Serbia's stand against tyranny also set events in motion that would lead the U.S. to take up the cause of freedom in Europe in World War I.

"That common devotion to liberty and the spirit of the Halyard mission still lives today with the close ties between the United States and Serbia. As was the case in both World Wars, Serbia and the United States still face shared threats. We work together now to preserve each other security.

"Serbian soldiers serve along with U.S. forces in fighting terrorism in Afghanistan, and Serbia is a partner in keeping terrorism from spreading in Serbia and in Europe. However, Russian propaganda efforts in the country are particularly strong and anti-Western.

"We must be vigilant to thwart the Kremlin's efforts to poison our relationship with Serbia. Fortunately, Serbia's integration into the West has continued to move in spite of Russian disinformation.

"In 2006, Serbia joined NATO's Partnership for Peace and, in 2015, signed an Individual Partnership Action Plan with the alliance to strengthen cooperation. Serbia has no stronger supporter for increased integration with the EuroAtlantic community than the United States.

"So for more than 100 years, we have been friends with the Serbian people. And as co-chair of the Serbian Caucus, along with the gentleman from Missouri (Mr. Cleaver), I want to welcome Serbian Ambassador Matkovic and his staff to the House Chamber today.

"With our shared events in Operation Halyard, our combined history, and our fight for freedom, the American people are forever grateful for those Serbs who came to America's rescue during those bleak days of World War II.

"And that is just the way it is."


U.S. Congressman Ted Poe (R-Texas)
July 26, 2017


https://youtu.be/q8cd3ZiqP8s


https://poe.house.gov/2017/7/the-secret-serbian-rescue-mission-of-world-war-ii


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VIDEO: "U.S. Congressman Ted Poe (R-TX2) calls Serbs "one of the most important allies" of USA 6.11.2014"

Posted on You Tube by: "chauncey bill"
Published on Jun 13, 2014

"Congressman (Judge) Ted Poe (R-Texas 2) gave speech on the House floor to "commemorate one of the most important allies [of The United States]: the PEOPLE OF SERBIA!"
 
"He praised Serbian struggle in both WW1 and WW2 and Serbian General & American hero Draza Mihailovich."





https://youtu.be/Bwo7C03ZArM


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VIDEO / Final Episodes of Documentary Series "THE KINGDOM of YUGOSLAVIA in WORLD WAR TWO" - Episodes 13-18 now complete! ABANDONMENT OF THE BALKANS TO THE COMMUNISTS

 
 
 
Final Abandonment of the Balkans
to the Communists

Episodes 13-18

Mr. Miloslav Samardzic
 
Episode 13: The Savage Revolution (Part one)

At the end of September 1944, 414,000 Soviet troops entered Serbia. In the wake of their tanks, the Partisans begin to establish their authority. Their first action was to ‘mobilize’ 250,000 young men, many of whom were still minors. In this episode, some of them testify that they were thrown into locked cattle wagons and then taken under heavy guard to the front line at Srem to face a phalanx of German machine guns.

Episode 14: The Savage Revolution (Part two)

The harrowing testimony of 12 witnesses who survived the end of 1944 and beginning of 1945 in communist prisons, where they were tortured and witnessed many murders. Displaying the original documents that ordered executions by shooting, a form whose only requirement was to enter the name of the victim. The harrowing story of the liquidation of over 100,000 people and the confiscation of hundreds of thousands of houses, apartments, factories, shops, craft workshops...of which 90 percent were never returned.

Episode 15: The Bosnian Golgotha (1)

After invasion by the Red Army, the remaining units of the Yugoslav army, the Chetniks, retreated into Bosnia without shelter and without winter equipment. Therefore, the first objective was: to win over the urban areas so as to survive the harsh Bosnian winter. This was followed by attacks on garrisons held by the Partisans or Ustasha.

Episode 16: Bosnian Golgotha (2)

Spring 1945. The last area of territory located in northern Bosnia that was free of Partisan control. now came under attack from Partisans equipped  with heavy weaponry. General Mihailovich ordered his forces in the west to make a sudden turn towards Serbia, in order to out maneuver his enemies. With eye-witness testimonies and recorded footage of the territory on which some of the key events were played out.

Episode 17: Krajina, Slovenia and Montenegro 1944-45

Spring 1945 units from Montenegro, under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Pavle Djurisic, separated from the main body of General Draza Mihailovic’s forces in an attempt to reach Slovenia. In Slovenia there were already significant elements of the Chetnik Supreme Command headed by General Miodrag Damjanovic, the largest force was the Dinara Chetnik Division led by Vojvoda ‘Duke’ Momcilo Djuic. In this episode the attack on the Dinara Chetnik division by a Partisan encirclement on 4 December 1944 is recounted and the unsuccessful maneuvers of  Lieutenant Colonel Djurisic.

Episode 18: After the War

End of the Second World War. Units under the command of General Damjanovic withdraw to Italy into the hands of the Western Allies. The Allies disarm them and place them in camps in Italy and then in Germany. Life in the camps, the establishment of the first émigré  associations, going into exile across the world, the memory of General Draza Mihailovic, the descendants of emigrants today...


https://vimeo.com/ondemand/kingdomofyuinwwii1318


http://kingdom-of-yugoslavia-in-ww2.com/about-us/


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