Sage O'Donnell's mother said her son always believed in defending country, people and the right for freedom.
DFAT is providing the family with consular support.An Australian man has died "in action defending the freedom of the Ukrainian people", the Department for Foreign Affairs and Trade said.
The grief-stricken mother of Sage O'Donnell, issued a statement via DFAT which is providing consular assistance to the family. "Sage died in action defending the freedom of the Ukrainian people. Sage has always believed in defending country, people and the right for freedom," she said."We are devastated by our recent loss of Sage," she said.It is understood he had been an artillery observer and a rifleman in the Australian Army.
"Sage chose to take action based on his empathy for the Ukrainian people, and the injustice that is taking place. "He fell in love with Ukraine and its culture, and was humbled by the kindness and hospitality within his new community."DFAT has not provided any further details about Mr O'Donnell or the circumstances of his death.
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