On Friday, December 20, Lviv will honor the memory of three soldiers—Serhiy Dyryshev, Andrii Metyk, and Roman Romaniak—who gave their lives defending Ukraine against Russian aggression.
The funeral service will begin at 11:00 AM at the Garrison Church of Saints Peter and Paul. Around 11:30 AM, a public farewell ceremony will take place at Rynok Square. The soldiers will be laid to rest at Lychakiv Cemetery.
Biographies of the Fallen Heroes
Serhiy Dyryshev (August 18, 1972 – December 9, 2024)
Serhiy was born and raised in Lviv. He studied at School No. 35, now known as the Budokan School of Eastern Languages and Martial Arts. He graduated from the Lviv State University of Internal Affairs.
After his studies, he served in the airborne forces in the Poltava region. Serhiy later became a major in the police force, working in criminal investigations in Lviv’s Lychakiv district. He eventually served as a senior investigator in the Lviv Regional Criminal Investigation Department.
When Russia’s full-scale invasion began, Serhiy joined the 37th Separate Marine Brigade. He later took part in combat missions in Kherson and Donetsk as part of the 59th Motorized Infantry Brigade.
He is survived by his wife, a cousin, and nieces and nephews.
Andrii Metyk (December 5, 1990 – December 8, 2024)
Andrii, also a native of Lviv, attended a local boarding school. After completing his education, he worked in construction and had a passion for cars.
Before the full-scale war, he served in the Anti-Terrorist Operation zone. In the 59th Motorized Infantry Brigade, he defended Ukraine’s sovereignty in the Donetsk region.
Andrii is survived by his parents, sister, brother, and nieces and nephews.
Roman Romaniak (June 21, 1990 – December 16, 2024)
Roman completed his education at Lviv School No. 43 and the Lviv Professional College of Restaurant Business. For over 11 years, he worked at the company “Verta.” A sports enthusiast, Roman particularly loved football and was known for his kindness.
During the full-scale invasion, he joined the 38th Separate Marine Brigade. After training in the Mykolaiv region, he performed combat tasks in Donetsk.
He is survived by his mother, sister, brother, and three nephews.