Shahbazov Yavar Alibala

He was born in Giragli village of Khachmaz region on the 1^st of November, 1973.He finished secondary school in Alexeyevka village in 1991. During his school years, Yavar proved himself as a diligent, resourceful and quick – witted. After he finished school, he entered Shamakhi Cultural and Educational College.

Yavar was very much angered and troubled by the undeclared war and the terror actions of vicious enemies. He was annoyed and heart broken by armenian lies and their invasion of our historical lands. Thus, he was impatiently waiting to be called for military service. Finally he was called to serve in the National Army on the 8^th of June, 1994. Unfortunately Yavar could never imagine that, he would have to face not the enemy but his own nation. March the 13^th, 1995…Cope D’état…Yavar was also taking part in the actions against a group of traitors who endangered the independence and sovereignty of the country that was gained in such a hard way high price. Shahbazov Yavar rushed forward in order to save the soldiers that were surrounded and were under the constant fire. He was able to save the lives of the several soldiers but unfortunately not his own. He heroically died while saving others.

He was not married.

Shahazov Yavar Alibala was posthumously awarded the title of the “National Hero of Azerbaijan” by the decree # 307 of the president of Azerbaijani republic on the 4^th of April, 1995.

He was buried in Alexeyevka village.

The secondary school of Alexeyevka village is named after the hero. And there is also a monument of him in front of the school and in Khachmaz region. In order to honor the hero, Martyrs’ Monument was built in Alexeyevka village in his memory.

Source: Milliqahramanlar.az