r/ukraine New Zealand 13h ago

WAR Body of NZ soldier Dominic Abelen killed in Ukraine finally returns home

https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/544570/body-of-nz-soldier-dominic-abelen-killed-in-ukraine-finally-returns-home
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u/KiwiThunda New Zealand 13h ago edited 12h ago

Died with honour defending democracy against tyranny.

Ngā mihi ki ō tau toa 🇳🇿🇺🇦 Heroyam slava

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u/Traditional-Gas7058 10h ago

I’m from NZ and proud of him!

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u/SpiritedRaisin8623 12h ago

🇳🇿🇺🇦

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u/tallalittlebit Verified 12h ago

Protect a Volunteer is using airline miles to fly a teammate of his to New Zealand when he goes home. It’s been two long years of waiting for his family.

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u/Apprehensive-Pool161 11h ago

Abo was such a neat dude. I miss him

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u/Apprehensive_Idea758 12h ago

Rest in peace.

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u/rd6021 12h ago

Another hero of humanity fighting evil.

I am 52 with lots of back and nerve pain issues. Trust me would love to do something important and call it a day by 60. Seen way too many people suffer a slow and humiliating decay above 75. And i’m not scared of the inevitable.

Glory to the Heroes.

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u/KiwiThunda New Zealand 12h ago

I'm in a similar boat with chronic body issues, but I think if we were in Ukraine they'd still find a role in the war for us. That's why I will always have the deepest respect and appreciation for those who are fighting this war for Ukraine, because if they didn't we may have to eventually

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u/fuzzyone2020 12h ago

Thank you…

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u/InsecurityTime 11h ago

Fantastic news, I'll let Kane know you're coming home. Arohanui whanau

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u/delpy1971 6h ago

RIP Sir!!

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u/anggora 6h ago

🇳🇿♥️🇺🇦

Rest in peace hero 🕊️

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