Petro P. Patryliak (Iskra)

Senior soldier Petro Patryliak (call sign Iskra) was killed on June 15, 2022, in battle with the occupiers in the area of the village of Mykolaivka in Luhansk region. He was 24 years old. Petro was born in the village of Mykulychyn, Ivano-Frankivsk region. He graduated from the local school. After serving in the military, he worked as a builder. He tried himself in various fields of computer programming. He dreamed of opening his own business. He loved to read and draw. He was interested in psychology. He was involved in sports. From the first days of the full-scale Russian invasion, Petro joined the 109th battalion of the 10th separate mountain assault brigade. He served in the fire support company. "Petro is a person full of kindness, honor, and love. He always developed. Even being on the front line, he read a lot and learned new things. He often thought about his future, had many plans. He talked about his dream to travel the world and go to the mountains. Petro made paracord bracelets - it helped to distract him. More than 30 of his comrades have them. He was loving and patient. He knew how to support and find the right words. When he took on any endeavor, he succeeded: mechanics, carpentry, repair work. He was a very creative person. He was very calm, which helped and added confidence. He was always true to his choice, his friends, his family. The best brother, friend, defender, and advisor," his sister said. "A fighter from the first days of the war defended our state. Sorrow and pain fill the hearts of every community resident. We express our sincere condolences to the relatives and close ones. May the care of the Almighty and words of support help to overcome family grief. The memory of our fellow countryman, who gave his life for a peaceful sky over our heads, will always live in our hearts," the Yaremche community said. Petro was buried in his native village. The defender left behind his mother, sister, brother, and beloved girlfriend.