On August 29, the Day of Remembrance of the Defenders of Ukraine who gave their lives in the struggle for the independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity of our state, the Embassy of Ukraine in Turkmenistan held a commemorative event inspired by the initiative “Table of Memory”, launched by Mariia Hrabar – co-founder of the Illia Hrabar Charitable Foundation.
Today, in the Embassy, one seat at the meeting table remains empty. On it lie a book, a notebook, and a pen – everything necessary for work. But this seat will forever remain unoccupied. This symbol reminds us of those who could have been among us, working as Ukrainian diplomats, but instead chose the path of a warrior. A Hero who consciously stood up for the defense of Ukraine and gave his life so that our free country and the entire Ukrainian people could live. This is the “workplace of a fallen hero” – a place that will forever remain in our memory and in our hearts.
This symbol reminds us that the price of Ukraine’s independence is the lives of its best sons and daughters. The Embassy of Ukraine in Turkmenistan expresses deep support for initiatives such as the “Table of Memory”. Thanks to them, the memory of our heroes remains alive, and the heroes themselves never die. Our sacred duty is to preserve this memory and to continue their cause of bringing peace closer.