The event was attended by representatives of the Ukrainian diaspora in the US, Veterans Union of the US Army soldiers of Ukrainian origin, military from Germany, France, Canada, Poland, Georgia, Turkey and Italy.
Ukrainian diaspora community of the city of St. Petersburg (Florida, USA) during the celebrations on 25th Independence Day of Ukraine opened the memorial plaque on the wall of local Greek Catholic church to fallen Ukrainian soldiers of Anti-terrorist operation in Donbas, Ukraine Today informs.
The event was attended by representatives of the Ukrainian diaspora in the US, Veterans Union of the US Army soldiers of Ukrainian origin, military from Germany, France, Canada, Poland, Georgia, Turkey and Italy. The priests of several confessions held a religious service. The honor to open the memory plaque was given to the guest from the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Event ended with a concert of the choir of Ukrainian diaspora in the US and some other musicians.
Servicemen of Ukrainian Army, who are undergoing training in the Central Command of the United States (US Air Force base ‘MacDill', Florida) also organized celebration of the 25th anniversary of Ukraine's Independence last week. Soldiers presented known Ukrainian dishes and invited representatives of the Central Command and troops of other countries.