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23 years old American Who Snuck Out Of Dad’s House To Fight Putin Is Dead by Teaser4(m): 9:21am On Nov 05, 2022
Skyler James Greggs, a 23-year-old from Washington state who was interviewed by The Daily Beast after being injured in the Ukraine war, has died, his father and one of his former commanders have revealed.


Skyler’s father, Steve, and the commander have each confirmed his demise to The Daily Beast. The commander, who didn’t need to embrace his title, advised The Daily Beast that Skyler died “a hero” and that he was “a very brave, big-hearted man.”

The commander wouldn’t say the place Skyler died due to operational safety, and Ukraine’s International Legion hasn’t responded to remark requests from The Daily Beast about his demise.


Another contact within the Ukrainian military, who additionally didn’t need his title printed, advised The Daily Beast that he heard Skyler died in northeastern Ukraine, when troopers from the International Legion got here beneath artillery hearth within the final week of October. Several have been wounded within the assault.

In current months, Ukrainian forces have carried out a counter-offensive within the north-east areas, liberating greater than 300 settlements throughout a fast push in September.

Skyler joined the International Legion in April. Two months later, in June, he was wounded close to Kharkiv in eastern Ukraine, when an explosive hit Skyler’s submit close to the frontline.

The Daily Beast met with Skyler in a hospital the place he was recovering from accidents. A complete of 14 fragments had penetrated his physique, together with his proper foot, proper arm, and shoulder.

Despite the accidents, he was decided to return to the frontline.

“The job isn’t finished,” he advised The Daily Beast, “I have not finished what I came to do.”


Skyler advised The Daily Beast this summer time that he determined to be a part of the International Legion after seeing the photographs of Russia coming into Ukraine and being shocked by Russia’s atrocities.


The International Legion in Ukraine consists of foreigners and operates beneath the command of the Ukrainian Armed Forces. It is unclear what number of Americans are at the moment combating in Ukraine.

Source: https://www pehalnews in/american-who-snuck-out-of-dads-house-to-fight-putin-is-dead/2608911/


https://nypost com/2022/11/04/ american-who-snuck-out-of-house-to-fight-russia-has-died/amp/

https://www independent co uk/news/world/americas/ american-man-dies-ukraine-war-b2218104.html?amp

Re: 23 years old American Who Snuck Out Of Dad’s House To Fight Putin Is Dead by lhordspy: 9:23am On Nov 05, 2022
Good riddance to bad rubbish..

He probably thought war is like playing a call-of-duty game.

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Re: 23 years old American Who Snuck Out Of Dad’s House To Fight Putin Is Dead by Teaser4(m): 9:24am On Nov 05, 2022
lhordspy:
Good riddance to bad rubbish..
he died for nothing, something wey no concern his papa…. He’s not even experienced sef

Gregg, who had previously studied in Poland and had a friend in Ukraine, told the outlet that he had no military experience, which is a requirement for joining the International Legion. He posited that he was able to join up easily because he arrived when the war was still fresh and disorganized.”

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Re: 23 years old American Who Snuck Out Of Dad’s House To Fight Putin Is Dead by Hezzyluv: 9:26am On Nov 05, 2022
To commit suicide been dey hungry the guy.

People dey their houses dey fight Putin with their phones, him come go that place physically come even join Ukraine soldiers undecided

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Re: 23 years old American Who Snuck Out Of Dad’s House To Fight Putin Is Dead by Teaser4(m): 9:28am On Nov 05, 2022
Hezzyluv:
To commit suicide been dey hungry the guy.
his wish was finally granted…. grin grin
He’s chilling with his ancestors right now

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Re: 23 years old American Who Snuck Out Of Dad’s House To Fight Putin Is Dead by Hezzyluv: 9:28am On Nov 05, 2022
Teaser4:
he died for nothing, something wey no concern his papa…. He’s not even experienced sef

Gregg, who had previously studied in Poland and had a friend in Ukraine, told the outlet that he had no military experience, which is a requirement for joining the International Legion. He posited that he was able to join up easily because he arrived when the war was still fresh and disorganized.”


He still had options.
Re: 23 years old American Who Snuck Out Of Dad’s House To Fight Putin Is Dead by Teaser4(m): 9:30am On Nov 05, 2022
All these western assslickers wey Dey disturb us here, suppose be like this lad, make dem go sign up , at least he don confirm for us say you don’t need a military experience. I won’t mention una names, no be to Dey support country with propagandas alone, you fit go battlefield and enjoy Russia’s missiles… you die a hero, and rot in hell if there’s one grin grin

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Re: 23 years old American Who Snuck Out Of Dad’s House To Fight Putin Is Dead by HarlequinLekex: 9:32am On Nov 05, 2022
This guy is a goner. RIP

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Re: 23 years old American Who Snuck Out Of Dad’s House To Fight Putin Is Dead by Teaser4(m): 9:34am On Nov 05, 2022
Hezzyluv:



He still had options.
when he was first injured, he had option to japa, but e sha wan return to USA in bodybag/Casket …eventually, he got what he bargained for..

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Re: 23 years old American Who Snuck Out Of Dad’s House To Fight Putin Is Dead by lhordspy: 9:34am On Nov 05, 2022
Teaser4:
he died for nothing, something wey no concern his papa…. He’s not even experienced sef

Gregg, who had previously studied in Poland and had a friend in Ukraine, told the outlet that he had no military experience, which is a requirement for joining the International Legion. He posited that he was able to join up easily because he arrived when the war was still fresh and disorganized.”

That is what watching too many Hollywood movie and disgesting misleading news from BBC and CNN get someone.

Poor guy probably think ukraine is having it easy like the pro-western media portrays.

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Re: 23 years old American Who Snuck Out Of Dad’s House To Fight Putin Is Dead by godofuck231: 9:35am On Nov 05, 2022
Ukraine is Russian territory, Germany tried and failed , the commando carry run from house fight baba Yaga?

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Re: 23 years old American Who Snuck Out Of Dad’s House To Fight Putin Is Dead by Teaser4(m): 9:48am On Nov 05, 2022
lhordspy:


That is what watching too many Hollywood movie and disgesting misleading news from BBC and CNN get someone.

Poor guy probably think ukraine is having it easy like the pro-western media portrays.
Yeah, He want to Tom Cruise, mission impossible. I saw that part too, he said he saw a video where a Russian tank entered a grocery store or something, that’s one of the aftermath of propaganda.
Ukrainians wey dem be agemates sef Dey run from battlefield, na one USA kid Dey hungry for death. You don’t even die for your country, you don’t die for a good cause, meaningless death cos Ukraine is still getting their assssss whopped cheesy grin

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Re: 23 years old American Who Snuck Out Of Dad’s House To Fight Putin Is Dead by Teaser4(m): 9:50am On Nov 05, 2022
He ran from home like the prodigal son to fight Putin, now he’s dead but Putin is still hale and hearty. I don’t know why he didn’t choose to fight on Twitter

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Re: 23 years old American Who Snuck Out Of Dad’s House To Fight Putin Is Dead by Newfoundlove(f): 11:03am On Nov 05, 2022
Weyrey

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Re: 23 years old American Who Snuck Out Of Dad’s House To Fight Putin Is Dead by Kingsnairaland(m): 4:35pm On Nov 05, 2022
Beautiful news Ukraine will be the burial ground for all those who hate Russia.

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Re: 23 years old American Who Snuck Out Of Dad’s House To Fight Putin Is Dead by compton11(m): 7:52pm On Nov 05, 2022
He had been listening to motivational speaking from nairaland urchins that supported ukriane. angry angry

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Re: 23 years old American Who Snuck Out Of Dad’s House To Fight Putin Is Dead by joyandfaith: 8:03pm On Nov 05, 2022
godofuck231:
Ukraine is Russian territory, Germany tried and failed , the commando carry run from house fight baba Yaga?

Is Nigeria a UK territory? Poor student of history. Russia is a real colonial master.

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Re: 23 years old American Who Snuck Out Of Dad’s House To Fight Putin Is Dead by joyandfaith: 8:07pm On Nov 05, 2022
Teaser4:
Skyler James Greggs, a 23-year-old from Washington state who was interviewed by The Daily Beast after being injured in the Ukraine war, has died, his father and one of his former commanders have revealed.


Skyler’s father, Steve, and the commander have each confirmed his demise to The Daily Beast. The commander, who didn’t need to embrace his title, advised The Daily Beast that Skyler died “a hero” and that he was “a very brave, big-hearted man.”

The commander wouldn’t say the place Skyler died due to operational safety, and Ukraine’s International Legion hasn’t responded to remark requests from The Daily Beast about his demise.


Another contact within the Ukrainian military, who additionally didn’t need his title printed, advised The Daily Beast that he heard Skyler died in northeastern Ukraine, when troopers from the International Legion got here beneath artillery hearth within the final week of October. Several have been wounded within the assault.

In current months, Ukrainian forces have carried out a counter-offensive within the north-east areas, liberating greater than 300 settlements throughout a fast push in September.

Skyler joined the International Legion in April. Two months later, in June, he was wounded close to Kharkiv in eastern Ukraine, when an explosive hit Skyler’s submit close to the frontline.

The Daily Beast met with Skyler in a hospital the place he was recovering from accidents. A complete of 14 fragments had penetrated his physique, together with his proper foot, proper arm, and shoulder.

Despite the accidents, he was decided to return to the frontline.

“The job isn’t finished,” he advised The Daily Beast, “I have not finished what I came to do.”


Skyler advised The Daily Beast this summer time that he determined to be a part of the International Legion after seeing the photographs of Russia coming into Ukraine and being shocked by Russia’s atrocities.


The International Legion in Ukraine consists of foreigners and operates beneath the command of the Ukrainian Armed Forces. It is unclear what number of Americans are at the moment combating in Ukraine.

Source: https://www pehalnews in/american-who-snuck-out-of-dads-house-to-fight-putin-is-dead/2608911/


https://nypost com/2022/11/04/ american-who-snuck-out-of-house-to-fight-russia-has-died/amp/

https://www independent co uk/news/world/americas/ american-man-dies-ukraine-war-b2218104.html?amp


Are soldiers not meant to die? Thousands of Russian have died as well. No party wins war.

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Re: 23 years old American Who Snuck Out Of Dad’s House To Fight Putin Is Dead by Teaser4(m): 9:28pm On Nov 05, 2022
Kingsnairaland:
Beautiful news Ukraine will be the burial ground for all those who hate Russia.
no cap
Re: 23 years old American Who Snuck Out Of Dad’s House To Fight Putin Is Dead by godofuck231: 11:43pm On Nov 05, 2022
joyandfaith:


Is Nigeria a UK territory? Poor student of history. Russia is a real colonial master.
how does nigeria relate here on my statement, abi your weed man don go give you wrong plant smoke ?

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Re: 23 years old American Who Snuck Out Of Dad’s House To Fight Putin Is Dead by Kingsnairaland(m): 12:27am On Nov 06, 2022
godofuck231:
how does nigeria relate here on my statement, abi your weed man don go give you wrong plant smoke ?
don't mind the boy the love of Hollywood movies turn his head m

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Re: 23 years old American Who Snuck Out Of Dad’s House To Fight Putin Is Dead by mysticwarrior(m): 12:51am On Nov 06, 2022
Lots of Americans, Australians and British citizens are dying In Ukraine, they thought war is as easy as they see it in movies.

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Re: 23 years old American Who Snuck Out Of Dad’s House To Fight Putin Is Dead by godofuck231: 1:38am On Nov 06, 2022
Kingsnairaland:
don't mind the boy the love of Hollywood movies turn his head m
thats how they end up gay like James brown

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Re: 23 years old American Who Snuck Out Of Dad’s House To Fight Putin Is Dead by joyandfaith: 4:59am On Nov 06, 2022
godofuck231:
how does nigeria relate here on my statement, abi your weed man don go give you wrong plant smoke ?

If you don't sniff weed, you should have known that Ukraine became an independent nation in 1990. Ukraine is not Russia territory..let that sink into your brain. Ok.
Re: 23 years old American Who Snuck Out Of Dad’s House To Fight Putin Is Dead by godofuck231: 9:07am On Nov 06, 2022
joyandfaith:


If you don't sniff weed, you should have known that Ukraine became an independent nation in 1990. Ukraine is not Russia territory..let that sink into your brain. Ok.
madam, joystick , abi breast of faith , independence the westernized countries thought you in history isn't same with the communist states especially east Europe, simple case at hand , the west wears their wedding rings on the left hand because the right is used mostly at work , but in russia the wedding rings are worn on the right hand because anything done by the left is seen as invalid .
What youbhave been thought in one culture has a certain opposite meaning to others

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Re: 23 years old American Who Snuck Out Of Dad’s House To Fight Putin Is Dead by joyandfaith: 1:39pm On Nov 06, 2022
godofuck231:
madam, joystick , abi breast of faith , independence the westernized countries thought you in history isn't same with the communist states especially east Europe, simple case at hand , the west wears their wedding rings on the left hand because the right is used mostly at work , but in russia the wedding rings are worn on the right hand because anything done by the left is seen as invalid .
What youbhave been thought in one culture has a certain opposite meaning to others

Stop talking rubbish.
Re: 23 years old American Who Snuck Out Of Dad’s House To Fight Putin Is Dead by godofuck231: 3:47pm On Nov 06, 2022
joyandfaith:


Stop talking rubbish.
try hitting your head on a stone it might help

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Re: 23 years old American Who Snuck Out Of Dad’s House To Fight Putin Is Dead by joyandfaith: 3:54pm On Nov 06, 2022
godofuck231:
try hitting your head on a stone it might help
try
hitting your head on a stone it is a cure for your penchant for saying Rubbish.

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