Today, the heart of the country is beating stronger. Today, every breath of Ukraine is filled with pride, pain, love and boundless gratitude to those who stand between us and the darkness. To those who hold the sky, the earth, and life. To those who have chosen a path where the word "give up" does not exist.
Our dear Defenders, your courage changes the course of history. Your endurance keeps the country together in moments when the world seems to stand still. Your strength allows children to wake up under a peaceful sky, allows mothers to wait, allows Ukraine to live.
There are no words that can convey the full extent of gratitude. There is no gesture equal to your feat. There are only our hearts - pressed to you with prayer, faith and warmth.
May every day return to you the light you give us. May the Angel stand by your side in the most dangerous moment. May your weapons work accurately, and may fate protect your every step. May fear disappear before courage, and may darkness flee from your light.
We believe in you so strongly that sometimes it seems that the very earth itself rises when you step forward. We hold on to your strength as a hand that leads through the storm to Victory.
Come back home.
To their homes, where they smell warm bread.
To your children, who will fall asleep happy from your embrace.
To your mothers, who will touch your cheeks with tears of joy.
Ukraine will not forget any of their deeds.
Ukraine bows its head to your courage.
Ukraine is waiting for everyone.
Happy Day of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Happy Day to those who keep our freedom on their shoulders.
Happy birthday to those who defeat darkness with their courage every day.
Gratitude that burns the heart.
A prayer that envelops you everywhere.
Love that no war can destroy.
Come back alive. We are waiting for you.
Sincerely, Alla Stoyanova