On the occasion of the 78th anniversary of the outbreak of World War II, tribute was paid at the monument to the Soldiers of the Second Army of the Polish Army—despite the pouring rain—to those who fought in defense of our Homeland.
“We must appreciate the fact that, since the end of World War II, Poland has not been embroiled in any war. Successive generations of Poles are growing up living in peace. But this does not change the fact that we must remember all the victims of World War II suffered by our nation. All the civilians and soldiers who actively fought for Poland,” emphasized the Bolesławiec deputy county head Tomasz Gabrysiak in a speech delivered without notes. “And at this moment I would like to thank all the veterans who are here with us today. Those who returned from Siberia, those who suffered the oppression of World War II. Thanks to you, we remember that World War II affected our nation. I hope that this will never happen again, but this does not change the fact that we Poles must always be ready to defend our country and our families.”
Maj. (ret.) Wiesław Łysakowski:
Nearly 2 billion people. These are individual lives, fates and moving stories. Let us remember how many of them had to persevere to enjoy the freedom they longed for, which now needs our wise support. Let us not waste it; let us say “no” to division, hatred and tyranny. Let us do everything so that the specter of war never threatens us.
One of the most important elements of the ceremony was the laying of flowers at the monument to the Soldiers of the Second Army of the Polish Army. Flowers were laid, among others, by delegations of veterans, Siberian exiles, uniformed services and local government officials.
Honor and glory to the heroes!