Two deep eyes.
This is my first memory of Gordana Bogojevic.
In those deep eyes that fixing you, you read at once all the pride of a player and a fantastic professional.
Parma, 13 November 1997.
It was the first game where I saw all the talent of Gordana, playing with a group of friends – Nina Bjedov, Jelena Mirkovic, Sanja Vesel, Hajdana Radunovic , Boba Tuvic, Julkica Markovic – who are now staying there to support her family without even being able to believe that her shy smile is gone forever.
One Saturday in December, that I will never forget, life decided quickly that all the good times we spent together, should form a part of the world of memories.
I had the honor of working with and for Gordana. I had the honor to attend her house and sit beside her on her wedding, celebrated on the waters of Igalo, Herceg Novi, Budva – beautiful places that she made me find.
Gordana has given so much to the European Women's Basketball, and I hope that all the players who may read these lines can remember her pride and commitment.
I hope that all managers and coaches who had her in their teams will remember Gordana as a pattern for younger people.
To Zoran and Lepa, the parents, Zoran and the small Vuk, her family, our condolences.
Paolo Ronci
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