Tuesday, June 30, 2020
U ime moje supruge Hajre i moje, upućujem iskreno saučešće Zvonki, sinovima i tugujućoj radbini! Pokojna Branka ostaje nam u dragoj uspomeni. Upoznali smo se prije dvadeset godina kada smo kao bosanske izbjeglice stigli u Windsor, pa počeli puštati korijene ovdje, daleko od Bosne. Zajedno smo išli u školu za učenje engleskog jezika, kako bi savladali osnove tog jezika kao jedne od najvažnijih stepenica u prilagođavanju životu u Canadi. Nije nam bilo baš najlakše jer smo bili u godinama, ali nismo se ni predavali... Pokojnu Branku ćemo pamtiti kao prijaznu i dragu osobu, uvijek spremnu za razgovor i prijateljski savjet. Bila je istinoljubiva i pravična. Razmijenili smo i kućne posjete.Sretali smo se na druženjima u Bosanskom klubu u Windsoru, jednom i na dočeku nove godine, ponekad smo sjedjeli za istim stolom, kao i prije nekoliko mjeseci na 20. godišnjici osnivanja tog Kluba. Tada smo se zadnji put i vidjeli. Pokojna Branka (teta Branka kako su je mnogi zvali) je neyaboravni i dragi lik iz našeg izbjegličkog, canadskog života. Nedostajaće nam, ali ostaje u dragoj uspomeni. Neka joj Dragi Bog podari najljepše mjesto u Raju. Počivala u miru!
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On behalf of my wife Hajra and mine, I extend my sincere condolences to Zvonko, her sons, and the grieving famillz and relatives! Branka remains in our fond memories. We met twenty years ago when we arrived in Windsor as Bosnian refugees and began to take root here, far from Bosnia. We went to an English language school together, to master the basics of that language as one of the most important steps in adapting to life in Canada. It was not the easiest for us because we were older people, but we did not give up ... We will remember the late Branka as a kind and dear person, always ready for conversation and friendly advice. She was truthful and fair. We also exchanged home visits. We met at gatherings at the Bosnian Club in Windsor, once on New Year's Eve, Sometimes we sat at the same table as well as a few months ago on the 20th anniversary of the founding of the Bosnian Club. That was the last time we saw each other. The late Branka (Aunt Branka as many called her) is an unforgettable and dear character from our refugee Canadian life. We will miss Branka, but she will remain in our dear memory. Rest in peace!
