The Identification of Nikos Violaris and His Family's Grief
February 8, 2026
A father's pain upon learning about his missing son is unbearable, as his hair turned white in moments. Nikos Violaris, who took part in a military operation in 1974, was recently found and identified. His funeral is set to take place on his birthday, which is both tragic and poignant. His twin brother Andreas, who searched for him for decades, helped locate his remains. The identification process was incredibly emotional for the family.