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In Kretinga Cemetery, located in Padvariai Village, a gravestone monument honors Pranas Benečius (1928–1948), who led the intelligence department of the Kardo Unit in the Žemaičiai District and perished fighting for Lithuania’s independence.
This memorial, located in the Benečius and Petkus family burial site, symbolizes the heroic struggle for freedom. Pranas Benečius dedicated his life to resistance against Soviet occupation, and his sacrifice is enshrined here, serving as a reminder of his and his family’s contribution. Kretinga Cemetery has become a significant site, bearing witness to the history of the fight for freedom.
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