The Head of State conveyed the Hero of Ukraine award to the widow of
murdered journalist Georgiy Gongadze Myroslava Gongadze.
“Almost after 16 years since the tragic death of Georgiy, I have a high
honor and responsibility to convey to you and your family the highest state
award, which Georgiy Gongadze truly deserves,” the President said.
The President noted the contribution of Georgiy Gongadze to the development
of independent Ukraine, struggle for freedom of speech and development of
independent media.
“Georgiy sacrificed his life for Ukraine. He is an example of a true
Ukrainian,” Petro Poroshenko stressed.
The President also added that the title of the Hero of Ukraine in a
belligerent country has acquired its real value. In the course of the last two
years, only several dozens of Ukrainians have been honored to receive it.
In her turn, Myroslava Gongadze emphasized: “Georgiy has always been ready
to sacrifice his life for Ukraine. If he was alive now, he would be there – on
the eastern border. He would be proud of this award, if he was alive”.
The President thanked Myroslava for saving ties with the Homeland, working
as a Goodwill Ambassador and enhancing strategic partnership between Ukraine
and the United States through public diplomacy, which is especially important
for countering Russian aggression.
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