Parents of Chris Parry, who died in Ukraine, say they are determined to honour their son's legacy.
By James Churchfield & Brodie OwenThe parents of an aid worker killed in eastern Ukraine are to visit the country in memory of their son.died alongside fellow volunteer Andrew Bagshaw in JanuaryThe pair were said to be attempting to rescue a woman when their car was hit by an artillery shell in Soledar.Mr Parry, from Truro in Cornwall, began driving to Ukraine on Sunday on an aid convoy organised by Gloucester artist Russell Haines.
Mrs Parry said they wanted to "experience what Chris experienced" by walking in his footsteps in Ukraine - although they will not visit where Chris died on this occasion due to the ongoing danger."We want to help them [the people of Ukraine] so much on Chris's behalf and, now, on our own behalf."Mr Parry said the loss of his son was "still raw" but he was determined to continue the legacy of his son.
He described Chris as a "trailblazer" for providing humanitarian aid in Ukraine within weeks of the conflict beginning."We're going to experience nothing like he had to do to help out.""Whenever we spoke to him he was determined to help them overcome the injustices being inflicted on them.Follow BBC News South West on
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