An 80-year-old Ukrainian man’s photo has gone viral after he was trying to enlist himself in the army amidst the Russian invasion.
The man, with a bag in his hand, was photographed as he approached a Ukrainian soldier.
The image, taken at an unknown location, has gone viral on social media.
“An 80-year-old who showed up to join the Ukrainian army, carrying with him a small case with two T-shirts, a pair of extra pants, a toothbrush and a few sandwiches for lunch. He said he was doing it for his grandkids,” read the post on Reddit.
Take a look at the social media update that has been upvoted by over 15,300 users so far.
Someone posted a photo of this 80-year-old who showed up to join the army, carrying with him a small case with 2 t-shirts, a pair of extra pants, a toothbrush and a few sandwiches for lunch. He said he was doing it for his grandkids. pic.twitter.com/bemD24h6Ae
— Kateryna Yushchenko (@KatyaYushchenko) February 24, 2022
The widely circulated photo was also shared by former Ukrainian first lady Kateryna Yushchenko on Twitter.
Social media users were impressed by the elderly man’s patriotic gesture.
A user wrote, “God bless Ukraine and all her faithful defenders.”
God bless Ukraine and all her faithful defenders.
— Marcia G 🇺🇦 (@gainesm) February 25, 2022
Another said, “I’m getting close to that age, and if called upon, I will do the same.”
I'm getting close to that age, and if called upon, I will do the same.
— Richard Kapuaala (@rkapuaala) February 24, 2022
“Heroes are everywhere and at every age,” was the sentiment on the social media platform.
Bless his heart. After 9/11 my Dad, who was 70 at the time, wanted to go back in the army in any capacity possible. He said I can sweep the floors, anything to help. Heroes are everywhere and every age.
— 👼🗽🇺🇸 (@NCPJKMKCABLK) February 25, 2022