As they complex closer to the latest checkpoint, Vova clearly recalls the scene. “Once we was indeed handling…i watched of many vehicles lining up. Citizens were stating ‘so long.’ Family members were stating ‘goodbye’ – husbands. Spouses.”
“[He] expected myself if i could companion his spouse and kids when the I happened to be permitted to get across, just like the he know the guy was not [probably going to be greet]. They had family inside the Germany, therefore we promised to take [her or him truth be told there] when we was permitted to push together with her.”
The fresh checkpoint line dwindled so you’re able to where Vova and his awesome family members found themselves at the front end. “They took my files and you may told you, ‘you can’t go.’ Nonetheless they did let them have to me. They simply remaining going through it and you will passing they from just one to a different for nearly one hour. We were just hoping, because there is absolutely nothing we are able to create.”