Behind us the Polish Army Festival in Siemiatycze and the ceremony of the Chorąg of the Polish Army 2nd Armoured Brigade of Legions

The celebrations of the Polish Army in the 1st Legion Infantry Division of the Marshal Józef Piłsudski began on the evening of 13 August with the Solemn Cape Town and the Memorial Appeal. The event took place at the monument at the cemetery in Skrzesheva close Drohicz, dedicated to the protectors of the Homeland from August 1920. At the lights of the torch was paid tribute to all the soldiers who sacrificed their lives for Homeland.

- I'm sorry. With our prayer, a minute of reflection and inflammation, we would like to express our gratitude to the defenders of the homeland who have borne the top sacrifice, shed their blood and gave their lives so that others can live," said Colonel Adam Krysiak, Commander of the 2nd Legion Armoured Brigade.

On Thursday, August 14, at 9:00 a.m., in the Parish of Rome Catholic St.

After the Holy Mass, further points of celebration of the Polish Army and 105. The anniversary of the Warsaw conflict was held in Siemiatycze. Soldiers from the 1st Legion Infantry Division of the Marshal Joseph Piłsudski – 2nd Legion Armored Brigade, 2nd Legion Motorised Brigade, 3rd Bomb Squadron and 1st Battalion of Communications 1DPLeg took part. The celebrations were accompanied by the Military Orchestra from Siedlec and the Volunteer Cavalry Squadron from Siemiatycz.

The celebration of the Polish Army is 1 of the most crucial public holidays, profoundly rooted in the past of tradition defends the Republic of Poland. It commemorates the triumph of the Polish Army in the 1920 Warsaw conflict over Bolshevik Russia.

- I'm sorry. In the fields of Warsaw, Ossów, Radzymin, Nasielska or Modlin, a legend of the reborn Polish Army was born. The sacrifice of the Soldiers and the genius of the Commanders – with Marshal Józef Piłsudski at the head – made us halt the Red Army offensive. A crucial place in the victory, recognized as 1 of the world's breakthrough battles, played the 1st Legion Infantry Division, of which we are heirs," said Dr. Norbert Ivanowski, Commander of the 1st Legion Infantry Division, Marshal Józef Piłsudski.
- The values that build the strength of the Polish Army – honor, loyalty and love for the Homeland – are as fresh present as 100 years ago. In hard times, in the shadow of global crises and war threats, we must remember that freedom is not given erstwhile and for all. It must be cared for, nurtured and defended," said the Commander of the 1st Legion Infantry Division.

The ceremony in Siemiatycze was connected with the ceremony of awarding the Ensign of the Polish Army 2nd Armoured Legion Brigade.

- The Ensign of the Polish Army is simply a hallmark, a manifestation of values, but besides a symbol of unity, sacrifice and courage. It is simply a sign that in hard times soldiers are led to fight, and in times of peace it reminds of their mission – to service their homeland and to defend the values that are the foundation of our freedom (...). Today, erstwhile we give Chorągiew, we pay tribute to those who not only fought but besides built our national identity and our independence," said Dr. Norbert Ivanowski, Commander of the 1st Legion Infantry Division, Marshal Józef Piłsudski.

- I'm sorry. There is no greater pride and recognition, or, above all, the awareness of what requirements and obligations this symbol of fame puts before us the weapon of the Polish Army - said Colonel Adam Krysiak, Commander of the 2nd Armoured Legions Brigade.
"The act of awarding the Ensign of the Polish Army is primarily an crucial minute in the life of a military unit, in the life of all soldier. I would like to emphasise with all my power that the essence of building the individual's strength is its identity and strong ties of soldiers to the traditions, symbols it has. present this condition has been met - said Colonel Adam Krysiak.

Celebration celebrations in Siemiatycze were celebrated by a defilade at the accompaniment of the Military Orchestra from Siedlec and a show of military equipment. Participants had the chance to taste conventional soldier peas and visit promotional posts and talk to soldiers about serving in the Polish Army.