This day is simply a symbolic commemoration of respective 100 1000 soldiers of the underground Poland and a reminder of their heroic fight and self-sacrifice in the service of Poland – said the participants of the celebration on the occasion of the National Day of Memory of the National Army Soldiers. The celebration was first established on the anniversary of the establishment of the AK on 14 February 1942.
“The National Army occupies a peculiar place in our national tradition, remains a symbol of opposition in the occupied country,” said Lech Parell, Head of the Office for Combatants and Represented People, during the celebration of the National Day of the National Army Soldiers. The main celebrations took place in Warsaw before the monument of the Polish Underground State and the Home Army on the 83rd anniversary Rename the Armed Combat Union to the AK.
– present we pay tribute to all Poles and Poles who during planet War II faced an unequal fight with the German aggressor," added Parell and stressed that the AK is simply a symbol of values that are inactive important: dedication to another man, individual courage, work and sacrifice to the homeland. The head of the UdsKiOR reminded that the fresh national vacation bill was passed by the Polish parliament through acclamation. “This shows that we can unite in crucial matters, and the challenge for us present is to build a community beyond divisions, just as in the ranks of the AK soldiers from different backgrounds and groups fought”, concluded Parell.
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O National Army Margaret Kidawa-Błońska, the talker of the Senate, besides spoke as a symbol of unity. “It was a civic army that brought together most patriotic organizations and communities in defence of Polish freedom and independence,” said the politician. As she added, the AK remains a symbol of Polish opposition during planet War II, and its legend persists in Polish society.
President Andrzej Duda, in a letter addressed to the participants, expressed the belief that values specified as independence, freedom, sovereignty, in the name of which millions of our countrymen united in the fight against invaders, besides present they do not have political colours, but they unite all Poles. "We are to talk with 1 voice about the safety of the Republic, specified will has been left to us by the soldiers of the AK," stressed the head of the armed forces. He besides expressed his gratitude to everyone active in the establishment of a fresh vacation dedicated to the Home Army.
For passing the national day of the AK, Captain Janusz Komorowski "Antek", president of the planet Association of Soldiers of the AK, besides thanked. "This day is simply a symbolic commemoration of respective 100 1000 soldiers of the underground Poland and all year it will remind of their heroic fight, their integrity, their loyalty to ideals and their self-sacrifice in the service of Poland," said Captain Komorowski.
Rafał Trzaskowski, president of Warsaw, besides sent a letter to the participants. "The awareness of the existence of the underground state awakened and strengthened the spirit of Poles, sustained hope and cemented national morale," he wrote. He added that for the AK soldiers the welfare of the homeland was the highest value. "Today's celebration will sustain their memory; we owe it to the people who fought heroically to regain Poland's sovereignty and independence," said Trzaskowski.
During the ceremony in front of the Polish Underground State Memorial, a memorial appeal was read, an honorary salute was given and wreaths and flowers were placed.
Today's celebration was inaugurated by the Holy Mass in the Polish Army Department for the National Army soldiers. “The legacy of the AK for contemporary Poland is highly important, it is an inspiration to act for the common good, a reminder of values that should unite us as Poles”, said Fr Mirosław Biernacki, chaplain of the soldiers' environment of the 27th Volynian Infantry Division. After the service, the participants paid tribute to the creator and commander of the AK, laying wreaths at the monument of General Stefan Rowecki "Grot".
Also in the morning at the Military Cemetery in Powązki, president Duda placed flowers on graves and symbolic graves of the commanders of the Polish triumph Service, the ZWZ and the AK: General Michał Tokarzewski-Karaszewicz, General Rowecki, General Tadeusz Komorowski "Bora" and General Leopold Okulicki "Niedźwiadka".
– Polish Underground State was a unique phenomenon in planet history, as well as the National Army, which at the time of its uprising had 100,000 soldiers, but already 2 years later almost 400 thousand. Earlier on platform X, the president encouraged the celebration of that day. "Let us remember especially present about our veterans, and let us pay tribute to those who, with unbreakable love for their homeland, fought for their freedom at the memorials, plaques and squares in honor of the Home Army soldiers," he wrote.
National Day of Memory of National Army Soldiers
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On the 83rd anniversary of the transformation of the Armed Forces Union into the National Army we celebrate for the first time the National Day of Memory of National Army Soldiers.
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The AK day was besides remembered by soldiers of territorial defence troops. "February 14 is 1 of the most crucial dates for each territorialisla, which bears 1 of the symbols of the AK, an insurgent anchor on his uniform," said Brig. Gen. Krzysztof Stańczyk, commander of the WOT. He besides turned to AK soldiers. "Dear combatants, your beautiful biographies and patriotic attitudes are a function model for us. Thank you for your courage, loyalty and commitment," the general stressed. He besides called for the memory of those who fought for our freedom to be an inspiration for us all to undertake fresh challenges for Poland.
