The Island's chief minister has paid respects to Chris Garrett, a bomb disposal expert from Peel who died this week in Ukraine.
Alf Cannan posted on X he was "shocked and deeply saddened" by the new of Chris's death.
He added: "Chris’s heroic, selfless and tireless work in Ukraine over the past decade - through the charity Prevail Together, of which he was Co-Founder and Chair - has undoubtedly saved many lives and eased suffering."
Chris, who died near Izium in the Kharkiv region of the country, had been working to clear landmines in order to keep civilians in liberated areas safe.
At this incredibly difficult and distressing time, my thoughts are with Chris's family, his loved ones, and colleagues.
— Isle of Man Chief Minister (@iomcm) May 8, 2025
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