Gone too soon- a son, a brother, a Ukrainian hero

My name is Andrew Mencinsky and I am the Vice President of the Ukrainian Council of NSW (www.ucnsw.org).

Antonina arrived here last year with her daughter Iryna. Antonina said “For the first three months I cried in my apartment, then realised it was time to stop crying and help Ukraine”. Antonina and her daughter became actively involved in our Ukrainian community, and she was the founding Director of Korali Vocal Collective, a choir mainly made up of displaced Ukrainians (see photo below).

In March Antonina was told that her son Ihor was missing. After more than three months of searching, Antonina received the news no mother should ever have to hear. Her son Ihor had died on the front line defending Ukraine.

Ihor's death is yet another life taken too soon by the illegal, immoral and unprovoked Russian invasion of Ukraine. He was a loving son and brother, and will always be a Ukrainian hero. Вічна пам'ять Герою!

100% of funds donated will be transferred to Antonina and Iryna. Please support Antonina and her family at this difficult time.

Слава Україні! Героям Слава!