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НАШЕ ЖИТТЯ • Вересень-Жовтень 2026 13 Chornobyl: 40 Years of Remembrance (1986–2026) ДІЯЛЬНІСТЬ ВІДДІЛІВ І ЧЛЕНКИНЬ • BRANCH & MEMBER NEWS On the afternoon of April 26, 2026, members of Branch 38 in Denver and guests gathered beneath the pavilion at Cheesman Park to mark a solemn milestone — 40 years since the Chor - nobyl nuclear disaster — and to honor the memory of those who died helping to mitigate its consequences and those whose lives were changed forever by ra - diation poisoning. This day is a reminder of the crimes of the Soviet Union (with Moscow as the decision-maker) against the Ukrainian people and everyone around the world who was affected. Survivors, immigrants, community leaders, scholars, clergy, artists, and families came together not only to re - member a tragedy but also to reflect on its enduring legacy and its connection to present-day Ukraine. As attendees settled into their seats, the sound of string instruments drifted through the park. Violist Aleksa Kuzma and cellist Veselka Kuzma opened the ceremony with a musical prelude. Their performance created a reflective atmos - phere, inviting the audience to leave be - hind the noise of everyday life and enter a space of remembrance. Branch 38 Vice-President Oksana Dov - gan welcomed the crowd and spoke about the events of “40 years ago,” re - calling the catastrophic explosion at the Chornobyl nuclear power plant and the lives forever altered by its aftermath. She then invited everyone to observe a moment of silence. The pavilion fell quiet as attendees honored those who died, suffered illness, or were displaced because of the disaster. The ceremony then turned to civic rec - ognition. Alex Gutierrez, representing the Denver Mayor's Office, offered re - marks acknowledging the significance of the anniversary and expressing solidarity Lolita Clouser, Olha Paris , Branch 38, Denver, Colorado Children from the Ukrainian Kobzar school presenting their poster. The children also recited poems during the event. Branch 38 members and guests after the event.
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