Latvian soldier Edgars Skreija died last night, according to what Defense Minister Ināras Mūrniece (NA) wrote on Twitter
Latvian soldier Edgars Skreija died last night, according to what Defense Minister Ināras Mūrniece (NA) wrote on Twitter
Today, the legionnaire Edgars Skreija joined the regiments of the world. I will be remembered as a man with a stately posture, a clear mind and unwavering love for his homeland for almost 100 years. There would be no Scray, there would be no graves of the Lestenes brothers. Condolences to loved ones. pic.twitter.com/IoIUpGC5UC
— Robert Ozols (@robertsozolslv) July 2, 2023
Latvian soldier, Latvian patriot and guard Edgars Skreija left us last night. Edgars was able to give a lot: support, a shoulder, to mother Latvia – also himself. The Lestene Brothers’ graves created by him and his associates will remain, an indelible spirit of patriotism will remain. May it be easy in eternity, Edgar! 🇱🇻🇱🇻🇱🇻
— Ināra Mūrniece (@IMurniece) July 2, 2023
Skreja was born on September 10, 1924. He was the chairman of the board of the Latvian National Soldiers’ Association and later also the deputy head of the association, as well as one of the builders of the graves of the Lestene brothers.
As reported on the “virsnieki.lv” website, Skreija was a legionnaire and a knight of the Viestura Order.
