for this eye-witness statement of, it must be admitted, one side - the more oppressed - of the Kosovo/a conflict. The probable independence of the region will be difficult for the Serbs as this is their "motherland" as well - Historically the Battle of Kosovo against the Ottomans was the foundation of modern Serbia. It will be a bit like the US losing Plymouth Rock.

Having said that, I really only disagree with one of your comments

But his death does bring closure to a dark part of modern day history

There are still two major war criminal indictees, Mladic and Karadic who have yet to surrender to the International Tribunal. Until they are handed over and are tried, the matter cannot be closed.