THE UKRAINIAN NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FORUM (02/06/05)

THE UKRAINIAN NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FORUM

Soldier sends thank-you to UNA

Following is the text of a letter sent on January 17 to the Ukrainian National Association by PFC Nicholas Dubovici, one of the Ukrainian American soldiers who received packages during the holidays from the UNA.

My name is Private First Class Nicholas Dubovici, and I recently received a package from your organization. First and foremost, I would like to thank you all for taking time out to recognize the many Ukrainian American soldiers currently deployed overseas.

It was a heart-warming surprise to know that your organization put together a Christmas package understanding that the holidays are some of the hardest times to be away from home, family and friends.

I am a 19-year-old soldier from the New York National Guard, with the 1/69th Inf being my unit back home. I have just graduated high school this past June, where I attended a Ukrainian Catholic high school by the name of St. George Academy in Manhattan, N.Y. I have attended St. George School for 13 years, from kindergarten until 12th grade. During my high school years, I was an intern for the Ukrainian Congress Committee of America, working under Tamara Gallo and alongside Elizabeth Szonyi. Miss Szonyi was also my history teacher during my high school years.

I am proud to call myself a Ukrainian American soldier trying to help the people of Iraq, especially knowing that I have support from so many people back in the states and around the world.

Thank you and God Bless.

PFC Dubovici, Nicholas

PS: Keep up the good work!

Young UNA'ers

Roman and Alexander Swiatkiwsky, sons of Stephan and Kelly Swiatkiwsky of North Tonawanda, N.Y., are new members of UNA Branch 360. They were enrolled by their grandparents Harry and Emilia Swiatkiwsky.
Alexander Daniel Deputat, son of Jurij and Kathy Deputat of Longmont, Colo., is a new member of UNA Branch 360. He was enrolled by his parents.

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