Young Martyr Ko Ko Win

Original Source: Nwe Aye - Nicknayman blog - photo
Translated: Nay Chi U - Who is Who in Burma

Since 1962, there have been countless Democracy Freedom Fighters, who have been brutally killed by the ruthless military junta. One of those Martyrs, who selflessly and willingly gave their lives for the freedom and development of their beloved country was Ko Ko Win.

The eldest son of U Htay Oo and Daw Win Win Myint, who lived in 376 Marga Road, 12th Quarter, South Okkala, Ko Ko Win protested in September's Golden Colour Revolution. On 27 September, at the foot of Shwe Dagon Pagoda, he was beaten by soldiers and riot police. His head, back and chest were hit with steel batons. He was being treated at first, in local clinics but was sent to Thingun Gyun Hospital on 24 October, as his condition was worsening. He died on 3nd November, as a result of the head injury he sustained during the attack.

Burma, an independent country, in name only, will be staging many more fightings until the Democracy Freedom is achieved and inevitably, there will be many more fallings of its most precious stars.