Honoring the Victims of the Holodomor: A Reflection on Memorial Day

Today, on Holodomor Memorial Day, we, as Ukrainian Canadians, pause to remember and honor the millions of innocent lives lost during one of the darkest chapters in history. The Holodomor, the man-made famine that ravaged Ukraine in 1932-1933, stands as a stark reminder of the horrors that can unfold when power is abused and humanity is stripped away.

For many of us, the pain of this tragedy is not just a distant memory; it is carried within our families, passed down through stories of survival, loss, and resilience. Though the scars of the past may not always be visible, they shape who we are today—proud Canadians, deeply connected to our Ukrainian roots.

We remember those who perished in the famine, but we also celebrate the strength of those who survived, and the generations that followed who continue to rebuild, preserve, and share their history. The Holodomor is a painful reminder that we must never forget the lessons of the past, and that we must continue to stand against all forms of oppression and injustice in our world.

On this solemn day, we reflect with love, remembrance, and the unwavering hope that the victims' memory will always be honored, and their legacy will never be forgotten. Вічна пам’ять! Eternal memory!