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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If you would like to get in touch with me, Aleksandra, please feel free to contact me at ravnagora@hotmail.com
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