In Memory of Iryna Zarutska

Many are offering their love and support for Iryna Zarutska's family, I was moved to create this memorial to her memory. Please share and make sure people know her name and let's pray situations like this never happen again.

In Memory of Ira

Ira took a leap, just nineteen years,
Leaving Ukraine, carrying her hopes and fears.
With a heart full of dreams, she stepped on that train,
Chasing the light, away from the pain.
In a world full of shadows, she found her way,
Brave like a lion on that fateful day.
She sought for a future, a life to embrace,
Little did she know, she'd soon lose her place.

Oh, Ira, your spirit shines bright,
In the hearts of your loved ones, you'll always be light.
Though the cruelty came like a thief in the night,
Your dreams are alive, soaring high in the flight.
May God hold you close, in His gentle grace,
And hug all your friends in this sorrowful space.

The roads that you traveled were filled with hope,
Even through struggles, you learned how to cope.
But on that train, you faced an attack,
Unprovoked violence, there’s no turning back.
The laughter you shared and the love that you gave,
Echoes in memories, in the hearts that you saved.
Innocent moment, just heading back home,
In a split-second, a world turned to stone.

Oh, Ira, your spirit shines bright,
In the hearts of your loved ones, you'll always be light.
Though the cruelty came like a thief in the night,
Your dreams are alive, soaring high in the flight.
May God hold you close, in His gentle grace,
And hug all your friends in this sorrowful space.

We will sing your name, we’ll carry your flame,
In every soft whisper, we’ll honor your name.
With the tears that we shed, there’s a promise we make,
To keep love alive, for your memory’s sake.
Through the pain and the heartache, your soul will inspire,
You faced the dark days, with a heart full of fire.
May the winds be your wings, may the stars share your light,
In our hearts, you'll forever shine bright.

Time may pass, but your spirit won’t fade,
In the laughter of children, the memories you made.
We’ll gather together, and thrive in your name,
With the stories we share, in joy and in pain.
Your dreams left a mark that no one can steal,
For every soul touched, that’s part of the deal.
So rest now, dear Ira, in the arms of our Lord,
With the world full of love, you’ll never be ignored.

So here's to the future, to the hope that remains,
With love everlasting, through sorrow and pains.
In memory of Ira, we will carry you high,
For your dreams now are free, like the birds in the sky.