Marine veteran killed in Ukraine while rendering aid to civilians

“This is a stark reminder of the perils rescue and aid workers face in conflict zones as they serve citizens caught in the crossfire. Pete was just 33 years old, but lived a life in service of others, first as a decorated US Marine and then in humanitarian aid. GRM will strive to honor his legacy and the selfless service he practiced,”

Pete Reed was killed in the eastern Ukrainian city of Bakhmut while rendering aid to civilians, according to a statement from Global Response Medicine, the humanitarian aid group he founded.

Reed started his humanitarian career working after Superstorm Sandy hit his home state of New Jersey, according to the biography pages on the Global Response Medicine and Global Outreach Doctors websites.