The President highlighted that D. Keršiūtė-Pečeliūnienė exemplified the power of free speech through her life’s actions and her significant contribution to circulating anti-Soviet publications within Lithuania. According to G.
Nausėda, she provided a remarkable example of courage and human dignity, even while facing arrests and interrogations. Furthermore, the President of the Seimas, J. Olekas, stated that Lithuania has lost a courageous freedom fighter.
He noted that her civic stance, determination, and commitment to the ideals of freedom have left a lasting mark on the nation’s history. D. Keršiūtė-Pečeliūnienė’s dedication to these principles was recognized when she was awarded the Riterio kryžius of the Order of the Lithuanian Cross of Valknut in 1998.
The statements from the President and other officials underscored her enduring role in the history of Lithuania. Her life serves as a testament to the importance of civil liberties and resistance to oppression.
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