In Memory

Serhiy was a beloved platoon commander who always put his soldiers first. Before the war, he was a high school teacher in Lviv. He volunteered on the first day and served with distinction for two years. His soldiers called him 'Teacher' — he taught them not just tactics, but courage. He fell leading his platoon during a defensive operation near Bakhmut.

Jimmy was the heart of his unit — always cracking jokes, always the first to volunteer for the toughest missions. A father of two from Texas, he served three tours in Afghanistan. He was killed during the evacuation operations at Kabul airport, helping Afghan allies reach safety. His final act was shielding a family from an explosion.

Tommy was a rising star in the Royal Marines, known for his infectious energy and dedication to his comrades. He died during a training exercise that went wrong. His family established a foundation in his name to support mental health programs for serving personnel. His motto was 'Never leave a mate behind.'

Olena was a combat medic who saved over 40 lives during her service. Before the war, she was a veterinarian in Odesa. She volunteered for the medical corps and quickly became known as 'Angel' among the troops. She was killed while evacuating wounded soldiers under fire. Her last words were 'Take them first.'

Hans was a decorated special forces operator who served in multiple peacekeeping missions. A quiet, humble man from Bavaria, he was passionate about helping communities in conflict zones. He was killed by an IED during a patrol in northern Mali. His unit planted a tree for him at their base — it still grows today.

Marek was a special operations soldier who dreamed of building a veteran support center in his hometown of Gdańsk. He served with distinction in Iraq and Afghanistan. He was killed during a counter-terrorism operation. His Brotherhood chapter completed his dream — the Marek Kowalski Veteran Center opened in 2023.

Pierre joined the Foreign Legion at 19, seeking purpose and brotherhood. He found both. Over 15 years of service, he became a mentor to countless young legionnaires. He was killed in an ambush during Operation Barkhane. His fellow legionnaires say he embodied the Legion motto: 'Legio Patria Nostra' — The Legion is our Fatherland.

Davo was the youngest in his platoon but had the biggest heart. From a small town in Queensland, he joined the army to make his family proud. He was killed in a training accident just weeks before his first deployment. His mates established the 'Davo Fund' through Brotherhood Australia to support families of fallen soldiers.