Parachutist Drops in on CYM Zdvyh

Ellenville, NY - Sunday, September 5, 1999
In honor of the 50th anniversary of the existence of the Ukrainian American Youth Association ("UAYA") in America, Ivan Kaczor, a cymivetz from New York, participated in a unique and exciting fashion. On Sunday afternoon, approximately 1PM, Ivan parachuted into the formal celebration of the holiday weekend. Despite strong, unfriendly winds and daunting obstacles on the landing field, Ivan successfully landed amidst his fellow cymivtsi on the main field during the manifestatsia. Upon his landing, Ivan was greeted by the President of UAYA (Worldwide), Vera Hajdamacha, who flew in for the celebrations from Ukraine, by the President of UAYA in America, Yuriy Nakonechnyj, and by the Komandant of Zdwyh, Krys Kosz. The parachutist presented the Ukrainian National Flag to Mr. Nakonechnyj, which was then raised to the sounds of the Ukrainian National Anthem. To add to the excitement of the jump and to reaffirm his loyalty to UAYA, Ivan pulled off his parachuting suit, to unveil his CYM uniform.

Congratulations to Ivan Kaczor for an exciting twist to the 50th celebrations of the organization of UAYA in America. Congratulations to UAYA for its 50 years of outstanding work with Ukrainian youth in the United States.

Photos and article courtesy of Renata Mykytyn

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