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Memorial held for former US Navy Seal killed in Ukraine

Published 01/31/2023, 11:55 AM
Updated 01/31/2023, 12:05 PM
© Reuters. Ukrainian servicemen cover former U.S. Navy SEAL and Ukrainian international legion serviceman Daniel Swift's coffin with American and Ukrainian flags, during a memorial ceremony after he was recently killed in a battle against Russian troops during a mem
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LVIV, Ukraine (Reuters) - Former U.S. Navy SEAL Daniel Swift, who was killed fighting for Ukraine, was commemorated in a memorial service in the western Ukrainian city of Lviv on Tuesday.

Lviv Mayor Andriy Sadovyi, who attended the service, said on Facebook (NASDAQ:META) that Swift had fought for Ukraine's International Legion, and earned an award during his service.

"Sincere condolences to the family and eternal memory to the defender," Sadovyi wrote.

© Reuters. Ukrainian servicemen cover former U.S. Navy SEAL and Ukrainian international legion serviceman Daniel Swift's coffin with American and Ukrainian flags, during a memorial ceremony after he was recently killed in a battle against Russian troops during a memorial service, as Russia's attack on Ukraine continues, in Lviv, Ukraine January 31, 2023. REUTERS/Roman Baluk

According to a statement by the U.S. Navy, Swift deserted from the U.S. military in 2019, and was killed while fighting in Ukraine on Jan. 18.

The service, held at a Catholic church in Lviv's historic centre, was attended by several dozen mourners, including Swift's brother, Thomas.

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