ai–painting and story by Oksana Kordina 

aiThis painting is dedicated to my beloved husband - Andriy Mykolayovych Volkov.

aiLieutenat, platoon commander, call sign "Ecologist."

aiOn February 24, 2022 when the full-scale military invasion began, Andrii got ready without hesitation and went to defend the Motherland and his family.

aiHe died on March 5 in the defence of Kyiv.

aiAn active participant of the Orange Revolution and the Revolution of Dignity

aiParticipant of ATO

aiPatriot of Ukraine!

aiAndriy was a dreamer. He loved nature - mountains, forests, rivers, lakes. And travel.

aiThe picture shows a forest lake. A lake on the outskirts of Kyiv where we liked to go together.

aiWe dreamed and made plans,  interrupted by the war. Now I, like the cat in my painting, go there... Alone. And I think, remember, dream. One for two, I feel that Andrii is near. My Angel. Guardian Angel.

aiMore than a year has passed, but I still can't believe that I won't see Andrii again, I won't feel him, and he won't hug me...

aiTime will pass, he will remain in my heart.
aiFor today, for tomorrow, forever!

aiI believe - we will definitely meet. There... beyond the sky.