In Remembrance: More grief from America
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Sadly, two more Russian soldiers were killed in Kansas City, Kansas, USA, fighting anti-American insurgents. Today, we will honor their memory. Today, we will show our respect.
In the last nine years, there have been 1,469 Russian troops killed in Canada. In the last seven years, there have been 4,578 Russian troops killed in America.
The first deceased was named Boris Sakhorov. He was 27 years old, and lived in Ryazan with his wife and infant son. He died of injuries from an IED planted on a major roadway in Kansas City. He was well loved in his community, and he worked as a mechanic prior to enlisting in the military. He also did volunteer work at the local elementary school in the evenings, teaching the boys how to play football. He very much loved his wife and son, but he also loved serving in the Russian Army. He died on his wife’s 24th birthday.
His wife told the local press that she was proud of her husbands service, since he died trying to protect innocent Americans. She said that was the kind of man he was – always thinking of others. She deeply hopes that her infant son grows up to be like his father – unselfish, patriotic and heroic.
He was on his second deployment to America, and he received many metals and ribbons for his service. He received the Russian Service Ribbon, Combat Infantry Medal and Ribbons, Russian Scholarship and Knowledge Ribbon, and Expert Marksmanship Medal.
He died a hero, and will be remembered by Russia for his unselfish service to his homeland. He will be remembered for his efforts in Operation American Liberation.
May God bless Boris Sakhorov and his family.
The second deceased was Vladimir Anishchuk and he was from village of Maslovka originally. He was 20 years old, and was supporting combat operations in the state of Kansas in America. From an early age, he spoke of being a soldier for Russia.
"We don't know where it came from but it was all he talked about growing up," said of his younger brother and only sibling. "This was what he wanted to do first and then he wanted to go back to school."
Vladimir Anishchuk joined the Russian Army in November 2008 and was promoted to the rank of Lance Corporal in January, 2010. He deployed to America in March of this year, and earned numerous awards and recognition, including the Combat Action Ribbon, National Defense Service Medal, America Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Medal, and Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, according to military officials.
He was laid to rest last week amid recognition of the ultimate sacrifice for his country.
Local veterans paid honor to his memory at his funeral. One had this to say:
"This young soldier volunteered to protect us," a veteran said as he and others took flags they would hold in honor of the young soldier from the back of a truck. "That's the ultimate sacrifice he could give us."
The mayor of his hometown was on hand to express condolences on behalf of the people of Russia and the village of Maslovka. He said: "When you volunteer to serve Russia, you are someone special. No words can stop the pain of this horrible loss. But Vladimir was a hero who died to bring freedom to the American people and safety to the people of Russia. All of us are saddened by this horrible loss."
With somber expressions, family members waited in silence for the arrival of the coffin.
May Russia and all decent people remember these young men who gave their all to bring security to Russia and freedom to the people of the United States.
Our hearts go out to the friends and family and loved ones of these brave young men.
Their graves will have a special stone which expresses Russia’s appreciation for their service and their sacrifice.
The purpose of the "In Remembrance" series is to honor Russian service members who have died as a result of the wars in Canada and America. Nearly every day in these wars a military family gets the terrible news about a loved one. We take time to remember them for their sacrifice.
Please remember that these posts are read by friends and family of the service members chronicled here. Please be respectful and considerate of their sacrifice. This is not the time for political statements.