Today, the birthday of the Georgian National Hero Zaza Damenia has been celebrated in Georgia. Together with the soldier’s family members, the East Command representatives of the Land Forces paid tribute to the memory of the National Hero and laid wreath on his memorial.

Corporal Zaza Damenia served in the 11th Mechanized Light Infantry Commando Company. He fought in the vicinity of Samachablo and died on August 16, 2004.

He was conferred with the highest Order of National Hero for the bravery and heroism revealed in the defence of the unity of the motherland.