Discover Poland – Exhibition about Poland
Twelve months have passed since the moment of my departure from Poland and my heart was filled with warmth as I viewed the exhibition “Discover Poland” at the Cultural Center. It showed the beauty, history, culture, and economic accomplishments of Poland. We were able to see the cities of Poland. It is important to mention […]
Polish Engineer Revolutionizes the Jet Engine
One day towards the end of last year, I read in the Plain Dealer that Professor Wiesław Binienda, Chairman of the Civil Engineering Department at the University of Akron, was recognized by NASA for his achievements in the area of composite materials and their application to jet engines. At first, I did not recognize the […]
Jan Nowak-Jeziorański 1913 – 2005
My fate forever remains bound to the fate of my country Jan Nowak-Jeziorański has passed away. Our distinguished countryman, true hero, great moral authority, a man entirely dedicated to his country, departed on his final mission on January 20, 2005 at the age of 92. He was buried with honors in his native soil at […]
Second Passion of Irena Jarocka
The beginnings were quite nightmarish for one of Poland’s most celebrated singers. Irena Jarocka first arrived in the U.S.A. in 1990. Following her husband to this country, Irena Jarocka left behind everything she loved and held dear in Poland. She felt hopelessly lost, as have many of us, when she arrived here. She remembered an […]
Heroes and Criminals – To Survive KZ Sachsenhausen
In the late nineties during a yacht journey through the Canadian lakes, I met a tall and slim elderly sailor, Professor Jerzy Pindera. His springy military walk revealed a man full of energy, a man always in search of action and challenge. His personage was engulfed with the legend of horrific war experiences. Seriously wounded […]