It has been 34 years since the day of the assassination of Pavlos Bakoyannis by the terrorist organization "17 November," and his son, Kostas Bakoyannis, dedicated touching words to him.
"No matter how many years pass, your smile will always give strength to those who loved you," wrote the Mayor of Athens on his personal social media account.
The post is accompanied by a photo of himself at a young age, smiling with his father in moments of family joyfulness.
Pavlos Bakoyannis, the father of Kostas Bakoyannis, was assassinated by the terrorist organization "17 November" on September 26, 1989. He was a prominent Greek politician and member of the New Democracy party. Pavlos was serving as a Member of Parliament at the time of his assassination.
The terrorist group "17 November" targeted politicians, journalists, and members of the security forces during their nearly three-decade-long reign of terror in Greece. Pavlos Bakoyannis was one of their victims, and his tragic death shocked the nation.
His assassination had a profound impact on his family, including his son Kostas Bakoyannis, who would later follow in his father's footsteps and enter the field of politics. The memory of Pavlos Bakoyannis and his contributions to Greek society continues to be honored, and his legacy serves as a reminder of the ongoing fight against terrorism.
