August 11, 2008 was recorded in our country's recent history as yet another day of heroism and self-sacrifice for the homeland. Prime Minister of Georgia Giorgi Kvirikashvili made a Statement for this date.

"In an unequal battle with the enemy, our heroes demonstrated an example of unparalleled commitment in the battle - platoon of the Second Infantry Brigade did not take a step backwards and 17 soldiers fell heroically on the battlefield. Their names are as follows: Aleksandre Oniani, Emzar Tsilosani, Vephkhvia Jishkariani, Zviad Katsadze, Teimuraz Beridze, Ilia Gabunia, Ilia Sheklashvili, Irakli Janelidze, Kakha Koshadze, Levan Melkadze, Marlen Baramia, Mikheil Dvalishvili, Nikoloz Porchkhidze, Roman Zoidze, Ruslan Tsuladze, Felix Kakauridze and Shmagi Kupatadze.

These names will not be forgotten.

I bow my head before their immortal souls and honor their memory," - sad Giorgi Kvirikashvili