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Aussie medic Jed William Danahay, 27, killed in Ukraine

The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade has confirmed the death of an Aussie frontline medic in Ukraine.

An Australian medic has been killed in Ukraine.

Queenslander Jed William Danahay, 27, was killed in Izyum in eastern Ukraine on August 24 while assisting troops in their attempt to repel Russian forces.

Jed was driving a medical vehicle when he was targeted by Russian forces in the contested region.

The brave young Aussie, originally from the rural town of East Nanango, was remembered by his family as an adventurous, caring spirit who lived life to the fullest.

“Jed lived his life trying to help other people, in his short time on this earth Jed did more things than most of us will ever do in a lifetime,” the Danahay family said in a statement this week.

“He dog sledded in the arctic circle under the northern lights, he journeyed through Europe and saw North America. He spent time in Egypt and Lebanon, Jed had friends across the globe and will be sorely missed.

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Jed William Danahay, 27, was working as a frontline medic in Ukraine when he was killed on August 24.
Jed William Danahay, 27, was working as a frontline medic in Ukraine when he was killed on August 24.

“Jed died doing what he believed in, helping people who needed it. He was at his heart an optimist and always believed that things should be better.

“Jed’s comrades in Ukraine described him as the backbone of their unit, a hero and someone who they could all trust their lives to.

“He will be missed dearly by his friends and family.”

The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) has confirmed the death of an Aussie frontline medic in Ukraine.
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) has confirmed the death of an Aussie frontline medic in Ukraine.

Originally published as Aussie medic Jed William Danahay, 27, killed in Ukraine

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