In South Ossetia, Genrikh Kasaev, perished in the special military operation, was escorted on his last journey.
Kasaev had been missing since January. In early June, his body was identified by DNA analysis.
The leadership of the Republic led by President Alan Gagloev, Speaker of Parliament Alan Alborov and residents of the Republic came to pay last tributes to the warrior.
President called Kasaev the standard of true patriotism.
“We studied at the same school with him and he was always a good, noble person. He was a good friend, a worthy junior for his elders, loved immeasurably his homeland, and everyone who worked was familiar with him, was aware of it. Thanks to everyone who assisted in the return of his body to his homeland. Many of our guys gave their lives in the special military operation; may all of them, together with Genrikh, rest in peace. Many of our guys are still in the war zone and I wish them to return to their families safe and sound,” the President said.
Kasaev's friend Vladimir, with whom they were fighting together in the special military operation, has noted that Heinrich was like a father to them, he always took care of them and protected them on the battlefield.
“He was our elder brother, he was training us to fight, he didn’t let him go on the battlefield ahead of him, he always took care of us. He had a few days left before the completion of the contract and he had to return home. But he still went with us to the front line and, unfortunately, he did not manage to get out of that battle alive. Genrikh died heroically. By joint efforts, it was possible to take and bring his body to his homeland. Thanks to everyone who assisted in this,” Vladimir said.
Genrikh Kasaev was fighting courageously and bravely and perished during fierce battles near the village of Avdiivka.
The platoon in which Kasaev served got surrounded.
Hero of Abkhazia Vianor Ashba called Kasaev a brave and worthy son of his homeland.
“On behalf of the veteran organization of Abkhazia “Highlander”, I express my condolences to the family of Genrikh. For several months, comrades-in-arms and friends were searching for him, negotiated the transfer of his body so that he could be buried in his homeland. I did not know Genrikh closely, but from the stories of his comrades-in-arms I heard about his heroism and courage. Unfortunately, during the assault, he laid down his head,” Ashba said.
Genrikh served in the Ministry of Emergency Situations of South Ossetia. For the promotion of patriotism and perpetuating the memory of the OMON of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of South Ossetia perished during the Georgian aggression, climbing the Mount Halatsa and setting the flag of the OMON of the Ministry of Internal Affairs was awarded the medal "For Combat Commonwealth".
The warrior was 47 years old. Three children were left without a father.
Telegrams with words of condolence were sent to his family, they were read out during the funeral.
By presidential decree, Genrikh Kasaev was awarded (posthumously) the Medal "Defender of the Fatherland".
