Farewell to ADAM in Kyiv: widow and stars accompanied Mykhailo Klymenko on his final journey.
According to ТСН: A farewell ceremony was held in Kyiv for Mykhailo Klymenko, the lead singer of the band ADAM, who passed away on December 7. The ceremony took place at the National Philharmonic. Relatives, friends, colleagues of the artist, and fans of his work gathered here. The hall was filled with farewell melodies and songs written by the musician himself.
Farewell Ceremony
The ceremony started at 10:00. Posters with quotes from ADAM's songs were displayed at the entrance. Many well-known figures attended to express their support for Mykhailo, including Volodymyr Dantes, Vadym Lesytsia, KOLA, alyona alyona, and others.
The singer’s coffin was surrounded by flowers, and relatives — wife, children, and parents — were constantly nearby. Many people brought flowers and shared memories, expressing deep sorrow. The singer's mother, with tears in her eyes, turned to God with pain:
“Lord, why did you do this? Why did you take him away from me?”
Memories of Close Ones
Rap artist alyona alyona also shared her heartfelt memories. She recalled the happy moments spent with Mykhailo and emphasized his creativity and the importance of the Ukrainian language in music.
“He was very creative, cheerful… It’s a pity that not everyone had the chance to attend his concerts, as it was a celebration of music, love, warmth, and goodness,”– she said.
Mykhailo’s widow, Oksana Norova, delivered a touching speech, in which she spoke about their love and shared moments in creativity.
“It’s very hard for me to speak, but there is a huge emptiness in my heart and soul… I am 100 percent sure that I spent almost 18 years with Misha in otherworldly love,”– she added.
Mykhailo’s parents also shared their memories. His mother recalled how long they waited for children and the warm moments they spent together.
“I waited 10 years for Mishenka and couldn’t let him go,”– she told with tears in her eyes.
Memory of Mykhailo
At the end of the farewell ceremony, everyone present sang the song “Slowly”, which became a symbol of farewell. The singer’s coffin was carried out amid applause, and the family left the hall in tears. Mykhailo's body will be taken to his native village of Lub'yanka, where he will be buried.
Mykhailo passed away at the age of 38 due to tuberculous meningitis. He left behind a wife and two children who will always remember him as a bright person who inspired many with his music and kindness.
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