Veterans are our heroes. We owe you memory, care and devotion – said the Minister of National Defence Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz present in Gdynia. The Deputy Prime Minister took part in central Veteran Day celebrations during which he assured that veterans of the injured would receive the promised compensation. The bill's draft amendment is already in the Sejm.
– The military family, which we all create, love and remember – assured the veterans of the ceremony by Deputy Prime Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz. The central celebrations of Veteran Day were besides attended by Deputy Minister of Interior and Administration Maciej Duszczyk and commander of military types. And they didn't run out. motorcyclists, who for the last period travelled Poland along and across, visiting the graves of colleagues who died on missions. - You guys are awesome! Thank you – the head of the MON addressed them.
The Minister recalled that over 70 years, 120 000 soldiers participated in missions outside the country, and presently there are 38.5 1000 veterans and veterans injured in Poland. – It is thanks to you that we can anticipate and request fulfilment of treaty obligations towards Poland at the minute erstwhile it would be threatened. We have the right and work to anticipate this support and I know that we will get it," Kosiniak-Kamish emphasized. He besides assured that, in accordance with the promise made last year by veterans, the injured would receive compensation and appealed to the talker of the Sejm, Simon Holowna, to unanimously accept Members at the next gathering Amendment of the Veterans Actwhich will enable the payment of benefits.
– This is simply a peculiar vacation for those who cared and cared for global peace in their ministry," she said. Lt. Col. Catherine of Rare, manager of the Veteran Centre outside the State Borders, which was the main organizer of Veteran Day celebrations. She besides thanked the minister of national defence, foundations and associations and companies who cooperate with veterans for their support. She besides stressed that as a society we have a work to talk clearly: we are grateful, we remember, we will not forget.
Defiled and another attractions
The solemn celebrations began with Mass in the intention of the fallen on missions, celebrated in the Sanctuary of Divine Mercy. At 11.30 a memorial appeal was held at the waterfront close the ORP “Błyskawica” with the participation of the Naval Representation Company and the military orchestra. The ceremony besides featured flagship mails of military units, uniformed services and non-governmental organizations bringing together veterans of activities outside the state. Earned soldiers and officers received awards and medals, and the celebration culminated in a military parade and a military equipment show. An additional attraction was the flight of 3 PZL 130 Orlik aircraft from the 42nd Radom School Aviation Base, which fell asleep in the sky with smoke ribbons.
At the conclusion of the defence minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz gave the Foundation “Help for a Veteran” a motorcycle helmet founded by the Polish Armed Forces Group and decorated with military motifs by St. He besides went to the foundation for auction Buzdigan, who presented this year's winner of the “Polish Armed” prize, Gen. Dyw. Arkadiusz Szkutnik. The fund thus raised will be utilized by the foundation to aid veterans.
Opportunity for Integration
On 29 May, as Veteran Day, it was entered into the military calendar in 2011, erstwhile the festival was established by the Sejm. Since 2012, the hosts of the central celebrations of this day were: Warsaw, Wrocław, Szczecin, Bydgoszcz, Giżycko, Kielce, Rzeszów and Kraków. On this occasion, local celebrations are besides held throughout the country in honor of abroad mission participants. Especially solemn celebrations take place in garrisons that sent the most soldiers on missions.
– Veteran Day reminds the public that among us are veterans who served their country outside its borders, participating in operations stabilising the global political situation. This is besides an chance for integration and meetings of our environment, as we are scattered across the country – comments Tomasz Kloc, president of the Veterans Association damaged in missions outside the country's borders.
Concert for veterans
On 30 May, on the occasion of Veteran Day, there will be a performance “Stand your heart above evil...”. Organizers – Association of Families of the Fallen Soldiers “Memory and Future” together with General Command of Armed Forces Types, Tarnowo Podgórne commune and Polish tv – invitation to Lusów close Poznań. Lt. Łukasz Kurowski, the first Polish soldier to die in Afghanistan, was buried in this village.
The performance will be performed by Natasha Urbańska, Kamil Bednarek, Kuba Badach, Halina Mlynková and Piotr Cugowski. The artists will be accompanied by the Air Force Representation Orchestra under the baton of Colonel Paul Joks.
– We want to pay tribute to veterans. The performance is dedicated to the soldiers and rescue groups of all missions who survived the hell of war and to the families of those who gave their lives in the service – says Lidia Kordas-Garniewicz, president of the Board of the Association of Families of the Lost Soldiers "Memoir and Future". The party's a charity. The funds collected will be utilized to support families of soldiers killed during abroad military operations.
