The heroes’ monument is situated near the main entrance of the
village.
It
is a very modest monument dedicated to the heroes of the village.
On a cenotaph that is placed on the monument, lies the figure
of a Spartan hero. Above this, there is a small statue of
Liberty with its wings wide open. It seems like covering the
entire monument with its imposingness. Behind the statue and
on a wall built with small bricks, there are four chalcographies
of the heroes:
1. Andreas Argyrou
2. Andreas Lardos
3. Andreas Chrysostomou
4. Sotiris Maratheftis
Andreas Argyrou was a corporal in the Cypriot
army. He served in the rifle of Polemi. He was burnt alive
during the battles of Massoura-Kokkines by the bombs napalm,
in 8 August 1964.

Andreas Lardos was a teacher. He served
in the Sanitary Corp. He also died on 8 August 1964 when the
hospital of Pachiamos was bombed by the Turks.

Andreas Chrysostomou was a motor mechanic
and cousin of Andreas Lardos. He also joined the Sanitary
Corp and died on 8 August 1964 when the hospital of Pachiamos
was bombed by the Turks.

Sotiris Maratheftis was a reserve officer
in the Cypriot army during the Turkish invasion, the summer
of 1974. He fought heroically and died during the battles
in Mia Milia, on 14 August 1974.

|