A memorial on a nearby wall commemorates the attack. Translated, it basically says, those who died are alive in the hearts of the living, Babajic says. At the Hollywood Cafe, a stylish restaurant with photos of Marilyn Monroe on the walls, red plastic booths and a polished dance floor, owner Mirsad Tinjic says war could come back if the Americans and other peacekeepers left. His opinion is shared by many Bosnians, especially those living in the Muslim-controlled side of the country. The country still has a ways to go, he says.
Many government officials are corrupt and taxes are far too high for businesses to return to Bosnia.
For this reason, Damir says, many Bosnians don't trust others like they once did. The memorial in Kapija Square in Tuzla where over 70 people were killed in a single mortar attack May 25, 1995. During and after the war, police protection disappeared and organized crime flourished, leading to an increase in drug dealing and other crime, including prostitution. Babajic's next stop, one he always makes when he comes to Tuzla, is at Slana Banja, a sprawling city park. On each headstone is the victim's picture, name and how old they were when they died.