Date: April 29, 1994
Author: Valentina Krčmar, Director, Mothers for Peace – Bedem Ljubavi (Toronto Chapter)
Addressed to: The Honourable Allan Rock, Minister of Justice, Department of Justice Canada
View the Original Letter: krcmar book 2_Part115.pdf
About This Letter
In this urgent letter dated April 29, 1994, Valentina Krčmar, writing on behalf of Mothers for Peace (Bedem Ljubavi), appeals to Canada’s Minister of Justice, Allan Rock, to investigate a disturbing report published in the Toronto Sun on April 24, 1994. The article described a Canadian woman allegedly serving as a sniper for the Serbian army in Bosnia — a revelation that shocked Krčmar and her organization.
Her tone is one of moral outrage and disbelief, reflecting both humanitarian concern and a fierce sense of justice.
“We came upon an article in the Toronto Sun about a Canadian woman, who was serving as a sharpshooter for the Serbian army in Bosnia.”
Krčmar implores the Minister to take immediate action, emphasizing the brutality of Serbian snipers and the profound moral implications of a Canadian citizen participating in such atrocities:
“We are sure that you are aware of the behaviour of the Serbian sharpshooters, who are killing everything in their sight that is moving — be they babies, children, civilians, or soldiers.”
Her appeal highlights the indiscriminate and terrorizing nature of sniper attacks during the Bosnian War — acts that targeted civilians trapped in besieged cities such as Sarajevo. Krčmar urges the government not to ignore the case, insisting that the matter be investigated swiftly and seriously:
“We know that the Justice Department is very busy, but we hope that somebody will be able to look into this case as soon as possible.”
The letter closes with a firm request for transparency and accountability:
“Please let us know the results of your inquiry.”
Through this correspondence, Krčmar demonstrates Mothers for Peace’s ongoing vigilance — not only advocating for victims of war abroad but also confronting potential complicity at home. Her insistence that Canadian institutions uphold moral responsibility underscores the organization’s commitment to truth and justice, even when that truth implicates their own countrymen.
