KILMARNOCK—On Friday, March 14, upwards of 250 residents of the Northern Neck gathered to demonstrate their solidarity with Ukraine in a nonpartisan march and rally in Kilmarnock.
Through the mile-long “Stand for Ukraine” march through downtown Kilmarnock, participants alternated chants of “We are all Ukrainians!,” “Zelenskyy is a Hero!” and “Slava Ukraine! (Glory to Ukraine!),” reported Lucia Schoelwer.
The organizers, Carolyn and Bill Young, served as Peace Corps volunteers in Ukraine during 2005-2007, and said they hold a special place in their hearts for the people of Ukraine. C. Young opened the rally with a recollection of her first meeting with her Ukrainian students who demonstrated their solidarity with America following the terrorist attacks on 9/11 with chants of “We are all New Yorkers!”
“Now we march with posters held high saying, ‘We are all Ukrainians!’,” she added.
Young also read the Ukrainian national anthem….
