On Tuesday, a memorial service was held in Lviv, western Ukraine, for former Navy SEAL Daniel Swift, who died fighting for Ukraine.Lviv Mayor Andriy Sadovyi, who attended the memorial service, said on Facebook that Swift was part of the International Legion of Ukraine and won the award during her service.”Sincere condolences to the family and eternal memory to the defender,” Sadovyi wrote.Swift was killed while fighting in Ukraine on Jan. 18, according to a U.S. Navy statement.The service, held at a Catholic church in the historic center of Lviv, was attended by several dozen mourners, including Swift’s brother Thomas.

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