Russia-Ukraine Conflict
Social media praises 80-yr-old Ukrainian man who tries to enlist himself in the army
An 80-year-old Ukrainian man tried to enlist himself in the army to defend his country against Russian invasion. The man was photographed when he approached a Ukrainian soldier with a bag in his hand.
The picture taken at an unknown location, has gone viral on social media.
“An 80-year-old who showed up to join the Ukrainian army, carrying with him a small case with two T-shirts, a pair of extra pants, a toothbrush and a few sandwiches for lunch. He said he was doing it for his grandkids,” read a post on Reddit that shared the image.
Take a look at the social media update that has been upvoted by over 15,300 users so far.
The widely circulated photo was also shared by former Ukrainian first lady Kateryna Yushchenko on Twitter.
Someone posted a photo of this 80-year-old who showed up to join the army, carrying with him a small case with 2 t-shirts, a pair of extra pants, a toothbrush and a few sandwiches for lunch. He said he was doing it for his grandkids. pic.twitter.com/bemD24h6Ae
— Kateryna Yushchenko (@KatyaYushchenko) February 24, 2022
The man's patriotic gesture has elicited praise across social media.
A user wrote, “This is simultaneously the sweetest and depressing thing I've seen in a while."
Someone posted a photo of this 80-year-old who showed up to join the army, carrying with him a small case with 2 t-shirts, a pair of extra pants, a toothbrush and a few sandwiches for lunch. He said he was doing it for his grandkids. pic.twitter.com/bemD24h6Ae
— Kateryna Yushchenko (@KatyaYushchenko) February 24, 2022
Another user recollected similar feelings their father had expressed at the time of 9/11 terrorist attack on USA's World Trade Centre.
Bless his heart. After 9/11 my Dad, who was 70 at the time, wanted to go back in the army in any capacity possible. He said I can sweep the floors, anything to help. Heroes are everywhere and every age.
— 👼🗽🇺🇸 (@NCPJKMKCABLK) February 25, 2022
A twitter user said he is approaching the same age and if called upon would do the same.
I'm getting close to that age, and if called upon, I will do the same.
— Richard Kapuaala (@rkapuaala) February 24, 2022
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