Laguna Stands With Ukraine

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War brings out the best and worst in people.  Thankfully, many of Laguna's best turned out Thursday morning for a community photo to support freedom-loving Ukrainians halfway around the world. 

Following a moment of silence, event organizer Denny Freidenrich spoke about the horrors or war, and what exactly families in Ukraine are facing now that Russian forces have invaded their country.  

"Women and children have been forced out of their homes and are living in underground shelters.  They are waiting for trains and buses to take them to safety.  Despite freezing weather, some have resorted to walking to the Polish border," he said. 

"Imagine bombs being dropped on North Laguna, downtown, TOW, Woods Cove, Arch Beach Heights or South Laguna, and then tanks rolling up Forest Avenue.  The terror and panic would be overwhelming," Freidenrich added.

As the old saying goes, "One picture's worth a thousand words."  Thursday's community photo focused on four simple words:  "Laguna Stands With Ukraine."
Among those pictured are Diane and Cort Kloke, Lisa Mansour, Kirsten Whalen, Tom Davis, Patricia Twitty, Tom and Vickie Lamb, Faye Baglin, Jessica deStefano, Pat Sparkuhl, Barbara and Greg MacGillivray and many others.

For those wishing to donate to Ukrainian relief organizations, contact UNICEF or the European Food Banks Federation.

Photo by Zoe Marie