Starosta Bolesławiecki Tomasz Gabrysiak took part in the ceremony and delivered an emotional speech, emphasizing the importance of remembering the victims of the disaster. In his address, he noted the profound impact this tragic event had on the Polish people and on the country’s subsequent history. The Starosta recalled the nation’s unity in the face of tragedy and the enduring need to reflect on the values that were dear to those who died.
The Bolesławiec observance of the 15th anniversary of the Smolensk air disaster became an important event in the local calendar, recalling the values of unity, remembrance and respect for the past.