March 18 – North Macedonian facet FC Shkupi have paid tribute to midfielder Andrej Lazarov, who was one of many 59 individuals killed within the hearth at a nightclub in Kocani on the weekend. As a result of large tragedy, seven days of nationwide mourning have been declared in North Macedonia.
Lazarov tried to assist dozens of individuals earlier than being gassed and receiving extreme burns. Initially, his membership introduced that his situation was secure, however solely three hours later they stated that the 25-year-old had died from his wounds.
“It’s with deep ache and immense disappointment that we share the information that our soccer participant, Andrej Lazarov, has been confirmed as one of many victims within the tragic hearth that occurred in a single day in Kocani,” Shkupi stated in a press release.
“Because the heroic soul that he was, Lazarov misplaced his life making an attempt to assist others escape from the realm engulfed by hearth. He suffocated from the smoke throughout his makes an attempt to save lots of lives, displaying braveness and humanity till the final second.
“His heroic act will ceaselessly stay in our reminiscence, as a sworn statement to his noble character and his massive coronary heart.
“This can be a large loss for our membership, for his teammates and for your complete soccer neighborhood. Phrases are too small to explain the ache we really feel in these moments, on this tragedy – one of many greatest that has affected our membership in its historical past.
“FC Shkupi expresses its most honest condolences to his household, his family members, and your complete massive household of our membership.
“Andrej was a part of Shkupi for less than six months, however his identify will ceaselessly stay an indelible a part of our crew. His reminiscence will stay ceaselessly in our hearts.”
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