'You're my hero!': WWII veteran shares emotional embrace with Ukraine's Zelenskyy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy shared an emotional moment with a veteran during a D-Day ceremony in Normandy, France on Thursday.

The veteran, who also met Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, kissed Zelenskyy's hand and told him he was the "saviour of the people."

Zelenskyy, who embraced the veteran and held his hand, kneeled to be at the same level as they exchanged a few words.

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[michaelgreer]

The veteran is Melvin Hurwitz, 493rd Bomb Group, 863rd Bomb Squad, 8th Air Force.

[AS-cikh]

A veteran as humble as he is noble! May God bless them all!

[cardinalflower]

Oh, that was powerful! Everyone knew what a moment it was.

[danam]

To see a man in his 90 so aware, intelligent, up to date to what happens in the world and lucid to understand what the truth is, it is amazing. That man to be someone who had fought for all of us today (including for "useful idiots" who support putin and dictatorships) is even more amazing! Thank you, Sir, for being an inspiration, a hero 80 years ago and now, again! Thank you, Mr. Zelensky, for all your represent- fight for your convictions even with the cost of your life, humble, tenacity, and hope! Look at them and learn!

[babbybailey]

Touching, and beautiful. I thank you for my freedom 🇨🇦

[tqryzlw]

The Veteran knows what is going on..that s why he done this. Touching moment.

[vladromanyuk]

The vet knows the hardships of war and appreciates real leadership.

[shauneason]

Love what the older generation have done to lead and encourage this generation into the battle against an evil that has plagued European freedom and democratic values for far too long

[scottcarey]

The Veteran knew whats up. Thank you for your service to freedom sir, if it wasn't for the millions of young men like you we would all be speaking German by now if we were even born that is..♥♥

[EternalEyeofRa]

That veteran understands what's being fought for and why it's worth defending.

[Lowe]

im not just got something in my eye ....SLAVA UKRAINE! LONG LIVE THE HEROES OF THE GREATEST GENERATION!

[katewhite]

What a touching moment between two humble heroes...😢🙏

[jessicahynes]

Wow. What a beautiful moment. When a hero recognizes courage and commitment in another.. both men so deserving of peace in their lives always.

[bordeaux]

This was so beautiful! Two defenders of Democracy. Heroes! Thank you to both of these generations who bravely fought and fighting now to save Democracy. Thank you.❤❤

[ratcapricorn]

God Bless you both. Thankyou to both of you!

[allaluckyanova]

Slava Ukraine ! Thanks so much to all veterans of WW2. My father is a veteran. I brought him from Kiev to Toronto! He is 97 now.

[timberwolfdtproductions]

Beautiful moment! That honourable veteran knows a hero when he sees one; may they never be forgotten.🇨🇦

[jennifertopliss]

How lovely. What a fab moment of love and truth and honour between these two men . Just amazing.

[spanners]

With just a few words this unstaged pricless moment restored my faith in humanity and left me with a good feeling.

[steveresnick]

THAT is leadership and bravery in one photo.