William Rudyk Tribute

Dear Rudyk family, my friends, my family

Thank you for inviting me and Nusia to participate in the services at Arlington National Cemetery yesterday for Vasyl. It was an honor for me to be there, to participate in honoring all that Vasyl has done for our country, for our security and for our freedom .

Stefan, and my comment to you about you being his role model, yes, I certainly believe your father was his role model, but take it from a younger-brother type like me, I have always considered my older brother a role model for me. I can't imagine Vasyl did not have the same feelings toward you. And after reading the posting and seeing the pictures on the website, he had two terrific role models: your father and you.

And for the for the record, Pani Rudyk, is one tough woman. She had a lot to do with the way both you and Vasyl and now your vnuky have turned out. I am honored to call her my god-mother.

Thank you again. I will never forget that ceremony.

Oleh