19-year-old senior soldier Taras Pronchuk was laid to rest on February 19, 2017 in the village of Khotyn, Rivne Oblast. 
Taras was killed by enemy bullets on February 16 between the village of Vodyane (Volnovakha Raion) and occupied Sakhanka (Donetsk Oblast).
Taras was born in Khotyn on August 6, 1997. He was drafted into the army in November 2015, and served as a machine gunner in the 36th Marines Brigade of the Ukrainian Naval Forces. He participated in the defense of Mariupol. 
He was a brave young man who was awarded several medals for Courage. He refused to leave the combat zone, defending his country in the forefront.
Despite his young age, Taras was widely respected by his friends and comrades-in-arms. Open, honest, smiling, always ready to help...
Taras leaves behind his grieving mother and three younger brothers.
Вічна Пам’ять! Eternal Memory!
Герої не вмирають! Heroes Never Die!