Simnas Cemetery features two monuments in memory of the Lithuanian partisans. The monument in memory of the partisans that have died in battle in Liepakojai village on 21 February 1945 was built on the southern side of the cemetery on 20 October 1990. The bodies of the partisans were brought to the central square of Simnas for public display. Later they were buried in a mass grave in Simnas Cemetery. The monument features the names of the dead and an inscription "FOR THE LITHUANIAN PARTISANS, WHO DIED FOR THEIR HOMELAND". Another monument for the partisans, featuring their names, is built in Liepakojai village at the place of the battle.
The majority of partisans, who died in Kalniškė battle (Kalniškė forest is not far from Simnas) on 16 May 1945, were buried behind the cemetery, near Lake Simnas. On 23 June 1989 the remains were transferred to Simnas Cemetery (with the former burial site marked with a cross). Other bodies of partisans of Dainava district, who died in Simnas surroundings and were transferred to the same burial site from Žuvintas marshes, were transferred as well. The monument was built of stones, gathered from Lithuanian fields, where these battles took place. It was opened on 19 May 1990 and features the names of the partisans and the inscription "FOR LITHUANIAN PARTISANS, WHO DIED FOR THE FREEDOM OF THEIR HOMELAND".
Author of photographs E. Rugieniūtė
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