You are our heroes, you are the pride of Poland, you are our love. I think that under these statements any Pole and all Pole can sign – said Deputy Prime Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz at the Polish Army Festival. The ceremony was an chance to separate the best units, institutions and soldiers of the Polish Army.
Two days before the Central Celebration of the Polish Army at the seat of the Ministry of Defence, a formal gathering was held with the participation of Deputy Prime Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz, the head of the Ministry of National Defence and the highest commanders of the Polish Army. Traditionally, it was an chance to honor the best divisions and institutions of the armed forces and to honour the soldiers who had distinguished themselves in service within 12 months.
The decision of the Minister of National Defence to enter merit in the Book of Honor of the Polish Army was awarded to Colonel Zbigniew Kowalski and the staff. Radosław Balmowski. 2 institutions besides received a akin honor, for their accomplishments in the performance of their duties, importantly affecting the capacity and readiness of the armed forces and strengthening the defence of the Republic of Poland: Military Academy of Aviation and 8 Transport Air Base. On the another hand, JW Grom, 1st Bomber Regiment and 8th Anti-aircraft Regiment were awarded the title of the “Priest Branch of the Polish Army”. For his outstanding achievements in military service, the honorary white weapon – the honorary cord of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Poland – was awarded to St. Chor. Marcin Wojtasik.
A peculiar dimension had distinctions for the six soldiers, who showed an attitude of highest designation and contributed to saving human life. This year, a discrimination from the head of the Ministry of Defence met:
Major Michał Zachaj, who gave first aid to an unconscious man encountered on his way home from the service, a young man named Jakub Paleczny, who began effective resuscitation of an unconscious tourist on the ski slope,
St. scale spec. Michael Ciok, whose aid saved a tourist from hypothermia on a mountain trail,
Wide. Piotr Maksymczak, who showed a model attitude and helped the victims in a tragic road accident, Ws. Mateusz Szczygielski and Ws. Marcin Zielonka, who rescued the sinking truck driver.
Today, the head of the MON besides distinguished soldiers for their peculiar contributions in cooperation with society. Among the 14 honored were soldiers who participated in: flood prevention and subsequent mitigation actions, flights in the framework of human life and wellness relief operations in the Baltic Sea, gold algae removal operation from Odra and participated in flights in the framework of “The Heart Action”.
– Thank you for all life you've saved, for all aid you've given. Especially for last September's actions in Lower Silesia, Opole, in places where the flood had to be protected. Your service was priceless at the time," said the head of the MON. – I enjoy these distinctions for the best units, for the large academy, for peculiar units. I'm happy for all of your distinctions. I proudly signed each of them," he added.
Thanks to the soldiers for their service at the borders of the state, for which 14 of them were present awarded a peculiar sign “For the Protection of the Borders of the Republic of Poland”, Deputy Prime Minister Kosiniak-Kamysz mentioned the tragically deceased Sergeant. Matthew Sitka. He is simply a soldier of the 1st Warsaw Armored Brigade, who was fatally stabbed by an illegal migrant while trying to halt crossing the state border. “We will not forget this sacrifice and it cannot be in vain,” said Kosiniak-Kamish. “I do not want you to quit your lives beautifully, but to service your homeland wonderfully,” said the Minister of Defence.
– I pay my respects for your service, for your sacrifice, for your devotion to your country. Thank you for your service. This is the motto of this year's Polish Army vacation – said Deputy Prime Minister.
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