The Ukrainian General Staff in Kyiv held a military farewell for a fallen Czech volunteer. Jonathan Giertli, 22, from Hradec Králové, died in the Zaporizhzhia Oblast, Ukraine, last December. His mother independently searched for his body for ten months. The dramatic story was followed for six months by a team from Czech Television – Darja Stomatová and Ján Schürger. The farewell ceremony recognized Giertli’s service and sacrifice in support of Ukraine. His death underscores the international participation in the ongoing conflict. The lengthy search for his remains highlights the challenges faced in identifying casualties in the war zone.