Boris Rajković, described as one of the defenders of Sarajevo during the war in Bosnia and Herzegovina, has died at the age of 52 after spending more than three decades in a coma.
The news was announced by the Association of War Invalids and Paraplegics of the Sarajevo Canton, which paid tribute to Rajković’s role in the defense of the city during the conflict of the 1990s.
Rajković was severely wounded in 1994 and remained in a coma until his death. Throughout this time, he was cared for by his mother Ivanka and his sister Mirjana, who dedicated her life to his full-time care. She eventually left her job to look after him and was later employed by the association as a caregiver, allowing her to gain formal work experience.
According to the association, the family lived modestly and expressed gratitude for any form of support. They often emphasized that visits meant more to them than financial assistance, although such visits were reportedly rare.
Rajković will be laid to rest at the City Cemetery Bare in Sarajevo.
His story stands as a poignant reminder of the long-lasting human cost of war and the sacrifices made by those who defended their country.
