As of March 24, 2024, Rzeszów-Jasionka Airport is named after the Ulmów Family. During the ceremonies held on the National Memorial Day of Poles saving Jews under German occupation, they participated Andrzej Duda – president of the Republic of Poland, Cardinal Marcello Semeraro – prefect of the Vatican Dicastery of Canonization Affairs and many another excellent guests.
At the airport terminal, the president of the Republic of Poland Andrzej Duda, together with the Marshal of Podkarpackie Voivodeship Władysław Ortyl and the president of the airport Adam Hamryszczak, revealed the commemorative plaque. Part of it is – prepared by Podkarpackie artist Arkadiusz Andrejkow – a unique skateboard, depicting the Ulmów Family. Cardinal Marcello Semeraro, on the another hand, dedicated a renewed chapel and a image of the Blessed Ulm Family.
Rzeszów Airport has gained patrons
The Ulms of Markowa during planet War II granted shelter to judaic families with the cognition that they were risking their lives. Joseph and Victoria and their children were shot by German gendarmes on March 24, 1944, precisely 80 years ago. A akin tragic destiny was met by hundreds of Poles saving Jews during this period.
Equally heroic attitude has been accompanied for more than 2 years by the full crew of Jasionka Airport, which helps the fighting Ukraine. This is simply a beautiful example of continuing the spirit of support and solidarity.
The large Importance of the Port
Rzeszów Airport, besides known as Rzeszów-Jasionka Airport, is 1 of the key transport hubs in south-eastern Poland. Its location close the borders with Ukraine and Slovakia makes it an crucial function not only in national but besides global movement. The airport operates many connections to major cities in Europe, offering passengers a wide scope of travel options, both for business and tourist purposes.
