Buzdigan Gen. Dyw. Arkadiusz Szkutnik, commander of the 18th Mechanized Division, will be placed on a charity auction. The income from the bidding is to be a support for veteran young chor. dir. Aldona Raszewskiska, who is struggling with severe illness. “This beautiful object as a symbol with its past can bring many good things,” emphasizes the winner of the “Polish Armed Forces”.
Gen. Dyw. Arkadiusz Szkutnik, commander of the 18th Mechanized Division, 1 of this year's Buzdigan winners – the “Polish Armed Forces” award, was awarded for command Operation Safe Podlasie and action to improve the conditions of service at the border. He decided to give his discrimination to the needy. The solemn handover will take place at the end Motorcycle Veterans Rally In Gdynia. As the general explains, he thought that “this beautiful prize is an object whose symbolism, like the satisfaction of the nomination itself for this prestigious award, remains in the heart and mind.” – Buzdigan as a symbol having its own past can bring many another goods to those in need, not lying on a shelf, covering itself with dust. And he can enjoy the eyes of a happy owner – emphasizes Gen. Szkutnik. As he adds, this unique Buzdigan for him is not the consequence of the work of just 1 man. – This is the consequence of the effort and self-sacrificing service of all soldiers of the first change of Operation Safe Podlasie. So it is our common gift to a friend who needs our aid – says the general.
The proceeds from the auction will be paid to young chor. by Aldona Raszewski, who served in the Polish Army for over 15 years. 5 times she participated in missions: X, XII, XV PKW change Afghanistan, XIII PKW change Iraq and X PKW change Bosnia and Herzegovina. She did her homework as a nurse: she helped another soldiers. She besides supported Iraqi children and organized gatherings. Today, she needs help. She has been struggling with kidney cancer for a long time. According to the Foundation “Help for a Veteran”, long-term treatment requires costly pharmacological support and chemotherapy. In addition, due to the fracture of the spine and the weakness of the lower limbs in the patient, it is essential to pay for transport and rehabilitation procedures.
General Szkutnik emphasizes that a veteran saved people for 15 years and gave them hope. – She was on the same missions as us. Our top respect was for paramedics, nurses, and doctors. There was all hope in them erstwhile everything else failed. Mrs. Aldona was uncomplicated in helping, in volunteering. present she needs our help, support, hearts open to human suffering. Veteran is hard, he is simply a symbol of integrity, so in the fight against the illness he cannot be alone. As with missions, we must support each other. We owe it to her, I owe it to her,” emphasizes the commander of 18 DZ.
Joanna Janik, president of the Board of the “Help for a Veteran” Foundation, points out that “from now on it is not known that the Iron Division stands good.” “And her commander aims at charity, supported by a good spirit of relief actions, Mrs Zuzanna Szkutnik,” says the president.
This is not the only situation where the award of the monthly magazine "Army Poland" goes to the action aimed at supporting the most deprived. Another winner made a akin decision this year. Buzdigan Internauts Winner st. chor. dir. Paul “Domel” Domański from the Military Unit of Commandos, the income from the auction was allocated to the activities of the Foundation "I support quietly and effectively". For the same purpose, he besides donated his prize in 2023 Colonel Krzysztof Balina From the peculiar Forces Training Center.
