NORTH PORT, Fla. – The commemoration of Memorial Day in North Port, Fla., was organized by American Legion, Post 254, and held on the grounds of City Hall here on May 30. Among the participants of the event were members of the Ukrainian American Veterans, Post 40, headed by commander Ihor Hron.
In solidarity with the people of Ukraine and their valiant fight against the brutal Russian invasion of Ukraine, organizers of the event invited Mr. Hron to be the main speaker at the commemoration.
Mr. Hron stressed that aid given to Ukraine by the United States and European countries is very important, as it helps the people of Ukraine defend their country from Russia’s ongoing aggression and it provides humanitarian aid for refugees and internally displaced persons who have been forced to flee their homes. A concluding prayer was given by Father Oleh Saciuk of St. Andrews Ukrainian Orthodox Church in North Port, Fla.
