Roman S. Antoniuk (Mak-1)

Senior soldier Roman Antoniuk (call sign Poppy) was killed on May 8, 2022 on the territory of the Azovstal plant during the defense of Mariupol, Donetsk region. On May 17, the defender would have turned 41 years old. Roman was born and lived his entire life in Kyiv. He studied at the National Technical University of Ukraine "Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute", where he obtained a degree in industrial electronics engineering. He was interested in airsoft, active recreation, and loved reading. He worked in various fields, but found his true calling in military service. Since 2015, the man has been fighting for Ukraine as part of the Azov regiment, which later became part of the National Guard of Ukraine. He participated in the Anti-Terrorist Operation/Joint Forces Operation. During the full-scale invasion, he held the position of senior rifleman. From February 24, 2022, he defended Mariupol together with his comrades-in-arms. During his service, the soldier was awarded the President of Ukraine's distinction "For Participation in the Anti-Terrorist Operation", the honorary distinction "For the Defense of Mariupol", and posthumously - the Order of Courage of the III degree. "Roma was a person who always gathered people around him. He was the one who ignited a spark in the soul of everyone who communicated with him at least once. He has left behind a lot of friends who still do not believe that he will not return. His parents are waiting forRoma to come home every day. And I will be grateful to him for the rest of my life for what he did for me and my son. And he continues to do so, even though he is no longer by my side," said Yevheniia Tsyhel, the wife of the fallen hero. The defender is survived by his parents, wife, daughter and son.