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Jaroslaw Nowacki
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9/19/06, 5:40 PM
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As the young Polish doctor working in one of the London's hospitals I have met an English soldier who rembered the courage and backbone of You and Your soldiers showed to the enemy and Allies.
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Andrzej K. Maslowski
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9/11/06, 12:50 PM
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Thanks! I've read this with emotion.
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Ramesh V
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9/8/06, 1:39 AM
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I had been impressed by Gen.Sosabowski after watching the film, "A Bridge Too Far". The eternal dialogue uttered by the actor playing the General is etched in my memory... "I, am a Pole, considered by many to be intelligent; if that were true, then I belong to a minority. Minority groups are more comfortable in silence". This was his reaction when the plan of Market/Garden was announced. He even asks for a written letter from the British command stating that he was forced to put his troops to service, in the event of them getting massacred.
Even if the dialouge was a little dramatized, it shows the character of the General as a seasoned war-strategist.
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ANDREW COOK
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9/7/06, 7:58 AM
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I feel that mr sosabowski was treated unfairley we as a nataion owe all the pols a debt of gratitude.
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Floris Timmer
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9/7/06, 3:15 AM
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Is there allready sufficient money for the Sosabowsky memorial in Driel?
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André H.M. Struik;
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8/24/06, 2:25 PM
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I was a witnesss of operation Market-Graden as living in Nijmegen (where the 82nd US Airborne Divison landed and also HQ of General Browning Corps Commmander Airborne). The British planned the Armhem-landing not too well, as General So-sabowski from the beginning has said. Their dropping zone was too far away from the mnain target, he suggested Driel. Later on the Polish Para-brigade has been dropped there to relieve the British para's, who could not hold their own positions any longer. Polish young men were exchanged for British young men,these Polish young men were sent the wrong way. They fought bravely, bur for nothing but to save British soldiers. It was a big shame that the Polish brigade and especially General Sosabowski were blamed for the defeat at Arnhem. Still bigger shame that General Browning afterwards even fired the Polish General. I am glad, being a Dutchman, that our Queen restored the honour of the Polish Airborne Brigade and the honour of General Sosabowski.
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André H. M. Struik
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8/24/06, 1:20 PM
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I still live in Nijmegen (Netherlands)and I was a witness of operation Market-Garden. I always detested the horrible way the British (especial-ly General Browning) treated General Sosabowski, The British lost the battle around Arnhem not the brave Polish Para-Brigade,This brigade was slaughtered to save British soldiers. The battle around Arnhem was totally planned the wrong way by the British themselves. It was not fair they blamed the Polish Brigade and General Sosabowski after the British defeat. It was a big shame General Sosabowski was fired by Browning. Since being a Dutchman I am glad to send this paper.
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Ds. Marten Mulder
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8/29/06, 1:11 PM
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Dear family,
My sincere congratulations now the Bronze Lion was accorded to your (great)grandfather and the Militaire Willemsorde to his Brigade.
A few times (in the period 1990-1992) I had the honour of giving an adress to the Polish and British heroes of the battle of Arnhem during the commemoration at the Koning Willem III kazerne in Apeldoorn ( hospital for the allied P.O.W's in 1944). It made me an enormous impression.
Ds. Marten Mulder
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Jose Kwakernaat
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8/29/06, 1:10 PM
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Dear relatives of general Sosabowsky,
With my warmest regards I want to say to you `AT LAST` your grandfather and great-grandfather has finally received the Dutch honour he and his fellow Polish soldiers deserved for such a long time.
As my queen Beatrix sald in her speech yesterday, it has been an omission by the Dutch government. Her grandmother Wilhelmina wanted to give Dutch medals in 1946, but nothing happened.
Thanks to the efforts of the late prince Bernhard, the father of my queen, justice finally has been done after such a long time. If he would be still alive it would have given him great pleasure to decorate the Polish veterans himself.
I could see on the Dutch television that queen Beatrix was deeply touched.
I have seen her on television for so many times during the years of her reign that I dare to see that she was very moved and emotionally.
I hope that that will comfort you all a little bit.
I wish your family all the best for the coming years.
The familyname Sosabowsky is something you all can be very proud of.
I am a little bit ashamed that your father and his soldiers have done so much for my country and that so few people has appreciated that over the past years.
I am 50 years old and -although the second world war took place before I was born- I am very greatful to live in a free country because of brave soldiers who gave their lives for my country.
Thank you, thank you, very much.
God bless you all.
Jose Kwakernaat
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André H.M. Struik;
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8/24/06, 2:21 PM
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I was a witnesss of operation Market-Graden as living in Nijmegen (where the 82nd US Airborne Divison landed and also HQ of General Browning Corps Commmander Airborne). The British planned the Armhem-landing not too well, as General So-sabowski from the beginning has said. Their dropping zone was too far away from the mnain target, he suggested Driel. Later on the Polish Para-brigade has been dropped there to relieve the British para's, who could not hold their own positions any longer. Polish young men were exchanged for British young men,these Polish young men were sent the wrong way. They fought bravely, bur for nothing but to save British soldiers. It was a big shame that the Polish brigade and especially General Sosabowski were blamed for the defeat at Arnhem. Still bigger shame that General Browning afterwards even fired the Polish General. I am glad, being a Dutchman, that our Queen restored the honour of the Polish Airborne Brigade and the honour of General Sosabowski.
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André H. M. Struik
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8/24/06, 1:08 PM
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I still live in Nijmegen (Netherlands)and I was a witness of operation Market-Garden. I always detested the horrible way the British (especial-ly General Browning) treated General Sosabowski, The British lost the battle around Arnhem not the brave Polish Para-Brigade,This brigade was slaughtered to save British soldiers. The battle around Arnhem was totally planned the wrong way by the British themselves. It was not fair they blamed the Polish Brigade and General Sosabowski after the British defeat. It was a big shame General Sosabowski was fired by Browning. Since being a Dutchman I am glad to send this paper.
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Mike Rosol
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8/20/06, 2:49 PM
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I am full of respect to general Sosabowski. I am proud that I am comming from the same country. From Poland. I would like to thank all of you who finally understood who were polish soldiers who were fighting not only in Market Garden but for all of fronts od World War II. Thank you very much for all of you- beacuse of you now I can live in independent Poland. Thank you!
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Michał Rosół
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8/20/06, 2:41 PM
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Jestem pełen podziwu i szacunku dla wielkiego żołnierza. Dzięki takim postaciom jak gen. Sosabowski czuję się dumny,że pochodzę z rodu polskiego!
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sheila van wulfften palthe
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8/15/06, 4:28 AM
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This September, my history students at Arnhem International School will study General Sosabowski's brave and tragic history, and write on why his advice and observations were ignored.
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Gil Watkinson
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8/14/06, 6:34 AM
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It is quite humbling to read the story of these Polish men, whose bravery went unrecognised for so long. I must also apologise that because of my ignorance, I cannot read the postings written in Polish, but feel that I must say that I have always held both the Poles and the Dutch in high esteem, as both nationalities are hard working, fair minded people.
It is also refreshing to read the comments from the German ex-soldiers, as surely, even if our politicians are doing their best to spoil it, we, the peoples of Europe at last feel like one family?
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bill brockmeier
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8/12/06, 5:48 PM
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General Sosabowski was, and still is, a very brave, courageous and great man. Unfornately, he is not as well known as those with lesser attributes.
Sincerely,
Bill Brockmeier
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Willem and Ute Boelhouwer
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8/12/06, 3:30 AM
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We are proud of what the Polish soldiers have contributed to liberating Europe and the Netherlands.
Also therefore we are very glad that at last General Stanislaw Sosabowski has been honoured by our Queen Beatrix and Royal family.
With kind regaqrds,
Willem & Ute Boelhouwer
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Noel S. Villegas
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7/27/06, 3:00 AM
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greetings from the Philippines. Been reading alot about "the general" and the 1st independent Polish parachute brigade.
i readily agree that they were the most undermined soldiers under montgomery and i feel that it was trully an injustice for them to be treated at such.
but finally, but rather too late, the Polish brigade and the general are finally being given rightful recognition by the dutch government for the brigade's invaluable contribution to the war effort.
nonetheless, my heartfelt congratulations to the sosabowski family and to the Polish Brigade. recognition is finally given where recognition has been long overdue.
by warmest regards,
noel s. villegas
philippines
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norman davies
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7/22/06, 9:32 AM
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narescie!
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Donald R. burgett
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7/21/06, 6:26 AM
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I fought in Holland at that time for 72 days; ending in Driel, Holland. I was with the group that brought the last survivers back across the Rhine from the north, British and Polish 1st Brgd
Read "Poles Apart" Copyright 1993 by Geroge F. Cholewczynski. Sarpedon Publishers, Inc.
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Art Jaszczyk
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7/15/06, 1:56 PM
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My father Lt. Stefan Jaszczyk jumped with the Polish Paratroopers at Arnhem ("A Bridge Too Far") on September 24, 1944. He was proud of his efforts with the Brigade and his love & kindness as a father was without question. He lived in Montreal (Canada) from about 1948 till October, 1995 when he passed away at age 83. May peace and social justice be his legacy to the world.
Sincerely,
Art Jaszczyk,
Thornhill, Ontario (Canada)
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Waldemar
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7/11/06, 5:18 PM
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Pierwszy raz zobaczylem postac generala...w filmie "O jeden most za daleko" (gral go Gene Hackman)bylem dumny i zarazem wsciekly ,dumny ,ze nikt inny tylko general mial odwage powiedziec to co myslal o tej operacji i o jej mozliwosciach ,wsciekly ,ze anglicy ( jak zwykle) byli zapatrzeni w siebie a oficerów innych nacji traktowali z góry ,jak póŁgŁówków.Jeszcze przed emigracja do Anglii( bo mieszkam w UK od 4 lat) ,w polsce ,przeczytalem "Droga wiodla ugorem" ,bije z tej ksiazki sila ,odwaga i upór ,oraz wewnetrzny spokój.Dziekuje za ta strone internetowa ,jest wspaniala! trzeba kultywowac tradycje ,trzeba pokazywac nastepnym pokoleniom ze sa polacy z których mozemy byc dumni i czerpac wzorce. Jeszcze raz dziekuje ,pozdrawiam Waldemar z Leicester
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Arny Vis
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7/12/06, 5:33 PM
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My Mother was very much a part of Operation Market Garden and the Battle of Arnhem. She was in September 17, 1994 a young girl of 16 living in Wolfheze, Gelderland, Holland, very close to Arnhem. My mother witnessed a lot of bravery on the part of the Allies and to this day does not like Germans. Can you blame her?
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7/12/06, 4:09 AM
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Dobra strona. poszukuję listy żołnierzy gen. Sosabowskiego.
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Christian Joachimmeyer
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6/28/06, 3:27 PM
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Hello!
Finally the people honored General Stanisław Franciszek Sosabowski. I always have had the greatest respect for the polish airborne brigade during Market Garden. They were brave men in hard times. Treatend by their allies and their enemys.
So, keep the memory alife ... even if you are a German like me.
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J.M. Borst
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6/28/06, 1:59 PM
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Its a increddeble story of Stanislaw Sosabowski,
Iam inpressed by it.
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Stanislaw Wozniak
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6/25/06, 9:47 PM
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The treatment of maj.general Sosabowski further proves how the allies not only sold out the Polish Nation but also reputations of some of our greatest military men to suit their own convenience. Left.Stanley Wozniak, 7th Cavalry Regiment, Armia Krajowa.
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6/23/06, 3:39 PM
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Sorry but my Englisch is not so good.
Ik was bij de uitreiking van de bronzen leeuw.
Dit was voor mij en onze groep (de nationale reserve) een hele eer , en ook emotioneel.Zeker als je een hele week met de veteranen en nabestaanded omgaat.Zelf heb ik hele goede contacten met een aantal veteranen,en wat ons opviel was de vriendelijkheid van jullie allemaal.
Ik hoop dan ook dat ik de kans nog krijg om een antal van deze veteranen en nabestaande te ontmoeten.Ps Kan iemand mij helpen aan het adres van mijn grote vriend Stanley Kulik uit Schotland.Ik zou er erg blij mee zijn.
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6/21/06, 4:18 AM
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A most interesting look into Sosabowski. The General was of course most poorly treated and I was glad to hear about the recent Dutch awards being made to the General himself as well as the Brigade group. A good presentation at the Hartenstein on this. Many thanks.
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6/19/06, 4:56 PM
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i got a great respect for sir sosabowski,becouse
his thinking off the operation "market garden"
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Arjan Jansen
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6/19/06, 2:37 PM
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I am glad the "Bronzen Leeuw "is finally given to General Sosabowski and his brigade. I apologize that it took so long to wake up the Dutch government.
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Bernard Tomassen
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6/15/06, 7:31 AM
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Dear Sir \ Madame
I want to congratulate you that the general is rewarded with the Order of The Bronze Lion and his Brigade with the Military Order of Wiliam, the two highest military Orders of the Netherlands. At last rehabilitation. I also want to congratulate the Polnish Government with this award for the very brave Polnish soldiers. With kind regards
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6/12/06, 10:37 AM
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look at my site http://home.hetnet.nl/~pe0hgd/pa6btf.htm
it is in dutch...but I think you will understand it !
Hans Dikker PA2HGD organiser Bridge Too Far event PA6BTF
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H.G. Meijer
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6/7/06, 11:32 AM
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Congratulation with the Bronzen Leeuw for the brave General Sosabowski, that was awarded postumously. That his brave Brigade received the Militaire Willemsorde is the only correct thing to do. Henny Meijer, author of the book Bronzen Leeuw bronzen Kruis (1990)
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6/7/06, 9:36 AM
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Glad to see that after so many years the General and his men finally got the official recognition they so richly deserved. It is however an utter disgrace that it has taken so long. We are forever indebted to men like these who have put their life on the line to rid Europe from tyranny.
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6/6/06, 3:45 AM
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Szanowni Panstwo
W 1979 roku miałem przyjemnosc po raz pierwszy w kinie obejrzec film "a Bridge too far"
Od tego czasu zostalem zauroczony tematem wysilku zbrojnego 1 SBS.
W 1985 roku zorganizowalem pierwsza w Polsce mlodszoharcerska druzyne spadochronowa w ZHP w Lodzi.
Nosila oczywiscie imie naszego Generala. Nie brak bylo przykrosci ze strony wladz w tamtych czasach ze nasza druzyna harcerska nosi imie generala....okupilismy to rowniez stratami....
Od 1985 roku mialem przyjemnosc poznac weteranow z Brygady: Jan Kaminski, Stefan Zajaczkowski, Lucjan Zuchowski, Jan Wilk, Marian Reszka, Edward Romancewicz, Jan Kowalczyk i wielu, wielu innych.....
teraz zajmuje sie reenactmentem...prosze zobaczyc co robimy.
www.arnhem1944.civ.pl
Serdecznie prosze o zamieszczenie linku do naszej strony.
Pozdrawiam serdecznie
Jacek Dziedziela
www.arnhem1944.civ.pl
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6/5/06, 5:44 PM
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Middels de Intersite wil ik, namens onze familie en de veteranen , aan alle Nederlanders
hartelijke dank betuigen voor de unike week die
wij dankzij jullie mogen beleven.
Jullie habben ons als helden ontvagen, wij zullen dat nooit vergeten.
Leve het Nederlandse Koninkrijk!
Poprzez strone internetowa w imieniu rodziny i kombatantow skladam ogromne podziekowania wszystkim Holendrom za wspanialy i unikalny tydzien.
Przyjeliscie nas jak bohaterow.
Nigdy tego nie zapomniemy.
Niech zyje Krolewstwo Niderlandskie !
Via this internet page and in the name of the family and the veterans I would like to say an enormous thank you to all the Dutch for giving us a unique and glorious week.
We will never ever forget this.
Long live the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
Stanislaw Sosabowski III
Grandson of Major General Stanislaw F Sosabowski
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6/4/06, 4:02 PM
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I''m verry happy that General Sosabowski has finally been honourerd. He deserves it.
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6/4/06, 2:29 AM
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May I say through the pages of this guest book, many thanks to all of the Dutch personnel from the "20 Natresbataljon" who did such a wonderful job of looking after the Veterans and their families during the presentation week in Den Haag.
A Big thank you to Major Willem De Kant, .... who made things run very "Smuzely" at the Golden-Tulip.
Regards to all our Dutch friends for your support to the 1st Independent Polish Parachute Brigade, and making the rehabilitation of General Sosabowski possible.
Gary Jucha - England
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6/2/06, 3:09 PM
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I just wanted to say that I am hounered to accompany you and all the veterans to Driel on the 1st of June 2006. I hope to see you you all again some Day!
Sincerely,
Pvt 1st class Yon Spangenberg,
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6/2/06, 8:46 AM
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I was in the ideal situation to have met the family yesterday at Driel and Arnhem. I was one of the soldiers who spend the whole day taking care of the veterans. It has been an honor!!! You and your whole family deserve this!!
PS Next time don't forget your sister at the Airborne Museum
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6/2/06, 5:29 AM
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The way the general had to end his life can not be restored. It's obviously a little bit late. "vijgen na pasen", as we say.
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5/30/06, 4:30 PM
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General Sosabowski was a great human being and a trough hero. It is a shame the way he has been treated by the English after the war. In fact it is a bloody shame. This man had a hart of gold and courage like no one else.
We are pleased by the fact that he will be honoured, tomorrow 31-5-2006, for his part in operation Market Garden.
My thoughts are with him and all my love goes to his family. We are still greatfull of what he has done to liberate our country.
May God Bless Him and Bless You All.
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H. Trappeniers
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5/30/06, 2:40 PM
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At last these brave men and their general get some recognition. Hopefully the British will give the Polish also the recognition that they should have. A brave ally upon which the British always could count and ... which they let down at the moment that the Polish needed them to back them up against the plans of Stalin. A black page in the history of Great Britain and that with the good reputation of sportivity ... this should not have happen.
But let us for one moment rejoice that (although too little and too late) some recognition will be given.
Good work Dutch parliament that you overruled an old law to make an exception to make right what older politicians didn't dare to too.
H. Trappeniers (Belgium)
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Patrick Barkey
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5/30/06, 2:03 PM
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May 31 2006: Finally my government does the right thing after 61 years: It honors General Stanisław Sosabowski and his brigade.
Warm regards from Holland.
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wijburg
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5/30/06, 11:57 AM
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At last the Military Cross for the Galant General Sosabowski.
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John Vuerhard
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5/31/06, 2:44 AM
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At last, much too late, but rightly so
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Rob ten Dolle
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5/30/06, 11:48 PM
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Today is a memorable day.
General Stanislaw Sosabowski and his men will be honoured.
It should be. They deserved it!!!!
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Rosana Rivara
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5/30/06, 11:06 PM
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He gave value to life, he and his brigade deserve to be honoured.
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Driek Drost
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5/30/06, 7:27 PM
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It was absolutely very, very brave what Mr. Sosabowski did together with his soldiers in Driel in Holland. I'm Dutch and born in '45 and because of his braveness we al can speak Dutch these days in this country instead of German. Thank you very very much again.
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5/30/06, 4:44 PM
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Dear sir,
I am very happy to hear that finally you are
about to receive what is rightfully yours:
a well deserved Dutch decoration.
Being a Dutchman I feel ashamed and I think it
is an outrage that your grandfather and his men
never received the well deserved honor and
gratitude from our country for what they have so
bravely undertaken in the fight for our freedom.
I sincerely hope that the ceremony tomorrow will
take away some of the grief and anger everyone of you must have felt about this.
I am fifty five years of age and fortunaly never
experienced the horror of war, but I know that
due to your effort I am living in a free country
and I want to thank all of you for this.
Kindest regards,
Ben de Bree
Roosendaal
Netherlands
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tony
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5/31/06, 2:01 PM
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time is on your side
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5/31/06, 2:01 PM
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At the age of 14 I was liberated from German oppression by troops
of the U.S. 30th Infantry Division shortly after the Battle of Arnhem.
I feel deeply indebted to all allied soldiers who fought so bravely in
my country, including your grandfather general Stanislaw Sosabowski>
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Peter Lauwers
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5/31/06, 11:52 AM
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At last justice is done to Gen Sosabowski and his men, partually !!
Next step should be that UK-authorities would apologize about the way they covered up their historical mistakes and blunt lies about these brave men , and honour them publicly .
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Roel Leentvaar
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5/31/06, 10:28 AM
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Today we honoured the brave Poloish soldiers and their general with teh MWO and the Bronze Lion. Fully earned, but much too late!
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Klaas Vanderheide
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5/31/06, 8:28 AM
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I want to congratulate you and your family with the Bronze Lion and the Militaire Willems orde awarded by Queen Beatrix on behalf of the people of the Netherlands.
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Hayo Busscher (Holland)
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5/31/06, 8:07 AM
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'Stasinek' made the difference!
Hopefully the British will recognize this soon!
At least the British ambassador was in The Hague to attend the ceremony. It's his duty to wake up the British government so that they finally can recognize this heroic person, General Sosabowski.
They really earn him and his family something!
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Hayo Busscher (Holland)
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5/31/06, 7:57 AM
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"The Sosabowski family offer gratitude for this, and the kind emails of support."
You don't have to offer us anything, we have to offer YOU our gratitude!
If your forefather didn't do what he did.. maybe we didn't live how we do now.
My greatest inexpressible gratitude to your family!
'Thank You' sounds too less.
I'm very touched by the fact that 'your' General (finally) received what he earned 60 years ago with great heroism!
My sincere gratitude,
Hayo Busscher
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Hayo Busscher (Holland)
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5/31/06, 7:47 AM
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I'm so glad that many people think that finally justice is done!
I can't thank the Polish enough for what they have done. Inexpressible is the word.
You can be proud of them and we will never forget them!
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Hayo Busscher
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5/31/06, 7:36 AM
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Dear Sir/Madam,
Hereby I attach my email to the Polish embassy in the Netherlands. The translation in English is below.
In Dutch:
Geachte heer/mevrouw,
Ik wens U van harte te feliciteren met het ontvangen van de 'Militaire Willemsorde' en de 'Bronzen Leeuw'.
Helaas is dit pas na 60 jaar gebeurd, maar daarom niet minder betekenisvol.
Ik was nog niet 'ontworpen' tijdens de 2e wereldoorlog, maar uit verhalen heb ik begrepen dat we veel aan (de) Polen te danken hebben.
Mijn onuitsprekelijke dank daarvoor!
Ze zullen niet vergeten worden en voor altijd een plaats hebben in het hart van de Nederlanders.
Zoudt U, indien mogelijk, zo vriendelijk willen zijn mijn dank en gelukwensen over te brengen aan de betreffende personen of nabestaanden?
(Eventueel via email. U mag mijn email-adres erbij vermelden.)
Met nogmaals felicitaties en vriendelijke groet,
Hayo Busscher
hab@euphonynet.be
Translation in English:
Dear Sir/Madam,
Hereby I wish to congratulate you with the 'Militaire Willemsorde' and the 'Bronzen Leeuw', the highest military medal in the Netherlands.
Unfortunately this took place 60 years after the events, it should have been done earlier, but therefore it is not less meaningful. Luckily Queen Wilhelmina ordered this 60 years ago.
I myself wasn't born until 1967, but from stories I understand that we have to thank Poland and the Polish a lot !
I wish to give you my inexpressible gratitude for all the things you did !
They will never be forgotten and will always have a place in the heart of the Dutch people.
Would you please be so kind to place this message in a place where everybody can read it or let the people know who it concerns?
(You can also name my email-address.)
Again my Congratulations and Many Thanks.
With regards,
Hayo Busscher
hab@euphonynet.be
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marco
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5/31/06, 7:03 AM
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at last; after 61 years they got what they are entitled to.
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Johan
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5/31/06, 6:48 AM
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On a very good day May-31-2006 for history, truth and respect: Dear Sosabowski family, I thank you with my deepest feelings of gratitude for your heroism and perseverance fighting the Germans. Also I see your competence to both help but also express criticism, to the English. Being dutch I recognise that. We share that in our missions for the UN now. Also we hope to enjoy a common future in Europe, welcome!
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ilona paffen
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5/31/06, 6:16 AM
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he was a hero thank you sosabowski.thanks for freedom.
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Krystian and Peter Zwaga
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5/31/06, 5:46 AM
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Dear family Sosabowski,
Together with my 9-year old son Krystian I saw the documentary film about general Sosabowski. After watching it, a mixture of shame and glory came over me. Shame (as a Dutch citizen) that such a brave man was a victim of political intriges. Glory that he finally did get what he so well deserved. Glory for all Polish soldiers who fought and (some of them) gave their lives for a free Europe. Glory to all the Polish families who suffered over the loss of their loved-ones after the war. Today, finally justice and acknowledgement did triumph. General Sosabowski received the medal of Bronze Lion (for Bravery) and for all Polish veterans the Military Willemsorde. The highest Dutch military decoration. Hopefully the General will have his peace in heaven. My son is very glad that the
General was decorated, he said: "Finally".
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Alex
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5/31/06, 5:11 AM
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I am so happy that finally General Sosabowski and his men have gotten the honour from the Dutch they deserve. I have known about the bravery of the General and his men for a long time (I study WW2 privatly), and it always made me mad that they never gotten the honour they deserve. Congratulations! It was a beautifull and fitting ceremony I think.
Alex from the Netherlands ^_^
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Harry Birken
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5/31/06, 5:08 AM
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congratulations and deep respect
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H.B. (Bert) Scholtens
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5/31/06, 5:03 AM
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I'm very happy that the historical error towards your grandfather, general Stanislaw Sosabowski, has been corrected by the honner and gratitude expressed in the Military williams Order from our queen Beatrix.
Congratulations and thank again.
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5/31/06, 4:45 AM
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my deepest cogratulation and respect to the family of Gen Stanislaw Sosabowski to recived the dutch bronze leeuw, rewarded to the gen sosabowski.for his heroes work for the dutch people during WW II
justes will always come true.
cees
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5/31/06, 4:43 AM
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Hi
I like to congratulate you with the decorations you have received today on which your grandfather had a right too (already since 1944, the Market Garden operation) as being a hero in the liberation of the Netherlands during the 2nd world war.
Thank you for that.Peace be with you.
May General Sosabowski rest in peace.
Moleman
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5/31/06, 4:41 AM
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Finally he and his brigade received on the 31st of May 2006 the medals from the Dutch Goverment for bravery and courage!
I recorded the tv program and will put it on the internet asap (emule)
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Alex Roos
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5/31/06, 4:31 AM
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Finally justice!!! Thanx for helping us liberting from the Germans back in 1944/45!!! Although I'm 33 years old, I have lots of respect what the Polish did for us!!!
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Eduard Szarafinski
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5/31/06, 4:19 AM
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......erkenning rechtgezet.......
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Richard Gregoire
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5/31/06, 4:03 AM
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I was born in the year this great general died. With deep respect I honour this man for our freedom
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Frank van Zeldert
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5/31/06, 3:29 AM
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Dear Family,
I saw the TV-programs on the market-garden operation and the role of general sosabowski. I feel great shame what happened to him and his troups and feel ashamed as a dutch citizen that we nevere honoured his brave behaviour.
I wish you and your family good luck !
The Netherlands
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Jan Bensliman
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5/31/06, 2:53 AM
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31-06-2006
Justice.
I thank you very much.
Jan Bensliman 1955
son of
A. de Geus - 1921/1992 (redcross 1941/1945)
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Theo Witjes
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5/31/06, 3:17 PM
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I will lay red corn poppy's on the memorial in Driel tomorrow for the honor of the brave men who fought and died to liberate and safeguard my mother in Driel while their countrymen were being murdered in Warsaw. In all gratitude I must maintain that their rightfull place was in Warsaw in those months to fight for thair own soil. I honor the men who came regardless to save us, especially their commander who new their chances of succes and survival were slim at best. My respect and undying gratitude to you all and the family of General Sosabowski in particular.
Theo Witjes
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5/31/06, 2:52 PM
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Earlier today, we watched the ceremony honouring both the General and his Brigade in the live national broadcast covering the event. It was very impressive. But so, of course, was the extraordinary contribution of those honoured today to the liberation of our country so long ago. These people - your family, friends and countrymen - certainly deserve our praise and gratitude.
Please know that this was not a casual ceremony. For we noted that the Queen delivered a remarkable speech. She is not often (or actually ever) allowed to speak as open and frank as she did today. Clearly, this was a special occasion. She acknowledged that the sad failure to immediately recognize and honour the contribution of general Sosabowski and his brigade was an historical error. She also made it quite clear, however, that this injustice occurred in spite of her father's (and her grandmother's) efforts to the contrary. She suggested that this belated acknowledgement - this celebration of the military honour and courage of Polish combattants awarded (posthumously) today - was something her father in particular had long hoped for. And in fact the now late Prince Bernhard himself expressed this publically only a short while ago. And now she clearly felt honoured to have been given the chance at last to try and correct the old wrong.
For me personally, I am glad the Queen was finally allowed to formally express our collective gratitude to General Stanis?aw Sosabowski and his Brigade - and by informal extension to a multitude of other Polish friends. Today, I felt I was very well represented by our Queen. I was born in the 1960s but I have always been very aware of the historical debt we owe to the actual people who fought to liberate us. The reason for this is quite irrelevant: I am just grateful and I thank you for providing me with the opportunity to express my gratitude in this guestbook.
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6/1/06, 2:33 PM
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Congratulations with thh Bronze Lion.
As a son of one of the hero's at the battle of Arnhem I had the honour to be with my mother and brother at the Binnenhof in the Hague on the 31th of May.
Unfortunetly I didn"t had the the chance to shake hands with you and congratulate you with this wonderfull moment in your life.
A small part of the Dutch history in WO II will be rewritten.
For you and me
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ronald
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6/1/06, 1:41 PM
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i am so glad ppl in holland finaly respect that man and his men.
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Klaas Spoelstra
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6/1/06, 12:44 PM
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What a respect have i for Stanisław Franciszek Sosabowski. This was a great man. I did reed short time ago over this general.
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6/1/06, 10:26 AM
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old soldiers not dies just fade away
NOT GEN SOSABOWSKI HIS NAME EXISTS FOREVER IN POLAND AND HOLLAND
HIS BRAVELY SOLDIERS LIVES IN OUR MEMORIES
FORGET SO CALLED ENGLISH OFFICERS GENTLEMAN
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6/1/06, 9:19 AM
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thanks i born in free country
thats greatest gift from you too me
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6/1/06, 9:15 AM
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thanks brave polish soldiers
i have born country
shame over monty and browning
the letter both drafted called cowardly polish soldiers and gen.sosabowski
hopely the medals this week given so richly deserved
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6/1/06, 8:12 AM
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thanks on behalf my father,he was in dutch resistance and take part fighting in arnhem
his sister(my aunt)brings still now every week flowers on graves for brave soldiers
the general sosabowski finally gotjustice this week
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6/1/06, 8:07 AM
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It is regretful the confirmation of appreciation for the General took so long, no doubt due to political struggle. We are therefor pleased our Queen made such clear statements. Strong personalities in general are pushed outof sight. Sunday, 17 September 1944 our sister had a bomb on her bike close to Arnhem. Our family experienced those days intensly. We followed all the programms on this issue from the very beginning and intensly enjoyed yesterdays decoration. The injustice that this was withheld from the General during his life is sorrowful.
Ingrid & John Slot-Matthey
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Adri Ruiter
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6/1/06, 2:38 AM
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Stan,
at last, congratulations with the recognition of your grandfather as received yesterday from the Queen and today in Driel.
Yesterday, I was pleased to see you were looking well on television.
Regards,
Adri
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6/1/06, 1:22 AM
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Dear family Sosabowski,
as a citizen of a small village lying at the border of what used to be Hell's highway I have always been interested in operation Market Garden and keen on honoring those who liberated us.
Although the story of gen. Sosabowski and his first parachute brigade has been known to me for quite a number of years I have never known everything after the war ended up just as bad for him as for the entire polish nation.
Although I am only 36 years of age and was never in the opportunity to express my gratitude, it is still with shame and deep remorse I want to thank you for what the free polish soldiers and in particular gen. Sosabowski did for us.
I hope that the British nation wil also come to their senses and rewrite their twisted version of the events that happend in sept 44.
A thousand thanks,
Marcel Kerkhofs
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5/31/06, 4:19 PM
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At last these brave men get some recognition. Hopefully the British will give the Polish also the recognition that they should have. A brave ally upon which the British always could count and ... which they let down when the moment came to back them up against the plans of Stalin. A black page in the history of Great Britain. The British have a good reputation of sportivity, this destroying of a loyal but critical friend should not have happen.
But let us for one moment rejoice that (although too little and too late) some recognition is given.
Good work, Dutch Parliament that you overruled an old law to give the honours that the Polish should should have got long time ago but some old politicians where to coward to oppose the British.
H. Trappeniers (Belgium)
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Roland Cuevas
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5/29/06, 8:42 PM
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Iam very interested in seeing a translated copy of this if possible. From what I have read about Gen. Browning He wanted Gen Sosabowski replaced by someone very junior that could be commanded without question.
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Job Anneveldt
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5/29/06, 1:15 PM
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With deep respect I assent to these honours!
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Heather Haake
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5/28/06, 2:10 PM
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Dear Friends
I recently had the honour of receiving an invitation to attend the ceremony at the Grote Kerk in the Hague on May 31. My father was Richard Tice, an American serving with the First Independentr Polish Paratroop Brigade, who was killed at Driel on Sept. 22, 1944.
Since I will be attending the broadcast ceremony, I may not have the opportunity to meet any of General Sosabowski's family (although I met Michael briefly in Driel in 2004) to offer personally my congratulations on the honour that is (finally!) being bestowed on General Sosabowski, as well as the others who served with him at Arnhem.
Should our paths not cross, please accept this e-mail as an expression of my extreme pleasure at the honour your grandfather/great-grandfather is receiving.
Sincerely
Heather Haake
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Emil Veldhuis
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5/28/06, 3:53 AM
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I'm very glad that the Polish aiborndivision and its general Sosabowski get the highest (Militaire Willemsorde) and Sub Highest (Bronzen Leeuw)Dutch braveryorde)for their very brave conduct in 1944 near Arnhem. At last!!!
I wish you, as general Sosabowski's family, and the Polish veterans a very good day the 31th of Mai when queen Beatrix will give you the medals belonging to those Orders
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Paul R. Konys
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5/28/06, 3:52 AM
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Czesc Pan,
This past weekend the daughter of Lt. Tice visted Cleveland, Ohio. She was visiting the other American volunteer in the para brigade, James A. Burnham. Jim was the best man at Lt.Tices wedding in Scotland in 1943. Jim Burnham was discharged from the Polish army in early 1944 because of helath problems. He lost contact with Lt.Tices widow after he returned to the United States. I have seen wonderful photo's of the men and their wives in Scotland and the Polish Hospital in Aberfeldy, Scotland. Heather Tice Haake lives in British Columbia Canada and has been inveited to the award ceremony in Hague next month. I hope you get to meet her. She is a wonderful and gracious owman and was overwelmed by the adjulation and gratitude she received from the Polish veterans when she was at the 60th anniversary celebration in 2004.
sto lat,
Paul Konys
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R.Dreijer
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5/26/06, 9:36 AM
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Finally wednesday morning may 31st the official part of the decoration will take place in The Hague.
General Stanislaw Sosabowski will posthumously receive the "Bronzen Leeuw" from our Queen.
The First Independent Polish Parachute Brigade will receive the Militaire Willems-Orde.
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Hans Onderwater
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5/26/06, 3:04 AM
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Far too late, but at last we give the general the respect he and his troops deserve. May Poland forgive us for our chilling desinterest and accept our sincerest apologies.
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Jarno van Duinen
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5/17/06, 2:46 PM
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I want to thank the Polish soldiers again. Finally they got the honour which they had to deserve much earlier!
Congratulations,
from Holland.
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Jaap Bosman
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5/17/06, 1:40 PM
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I still dont understand why the Dutch gouvernment did not gave any medaills, while the 1st Polish Airborne fought like lions, they realy deserved it to get those medaills, good luck!!!
Jaap Bosman (14)
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5/16/06, 12:48 PM
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As a Dutch citizen born in 1977 I have nothing but respect and gratitude for the heroism of all our liberators, but in particular of the 1st Polish Airborn division led by General Sosabowski.
Because of their heroism I am a free young man living together with my lovely Polish girlfriend. We have nothing but gratitude and respect.
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Major Tony Hibbert
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5/1/06, 11:14 AM
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we in the 1st British Airborne Division have always had the highest regard for General Sosabowski and his gallant 1st Polish Parachute Brigade without whom the whole Division would have been lost With the support of the British Parachute Regiment Association we have
started to raise money for a bronze memorial in Driel to General Sosabowski and the men of the Polish Parachute Regiment. The memorial will be unveiled in Driel on 16 September 2006 and we hope that as many as possible of the Arnhem Veterans, Polish and British and their families will be there this year and in future to honour the memory of our brave comrades in the 1st Polish Brigade and of a great Polish Hero Tony Hibbert Brigade Major 1st British Parachute Brigade
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Don Walton
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3/24/06, 10:00 PM
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Hello There
It is with great pleasure that i have the chance to put a comment on your Web Site.I was really anoyed as to how the Britsh Commanders would not listen to Major General Stanislow Sosabrowski suggestions as to employ his own men.I think that
an apology should have been presnted to him after it was proven that he was very correct in his own ways of conducting his Airborne Troops.He was very correct and to the point that the operation Market Garden was a disaster in the making.I myself being a member of the Cdn Forces during Peace Time but do understand as to what went on.The General was a very coragous man and he should have been given the benafit of dought.
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3/21/06, 1:44 PM
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I WOULD AGREE WITH MOST OF THE COMMENTS ABOUT bROWNING.AN UPPER CLASS TWIT" .A USELESS POPINJAY".
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Juliusz L Englert KMCO
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3/18/06, 4:10 PM
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Greetings and congratulations on your excellent and full of interest range of entries. Hope you're keeping well; do give me a ring next time you are in London. I trust you have my 'phone no.; mobile 077 07 3999 77. Juliusz
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Andy Bender
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3/8/06, 5:16 PM
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I was glad to encounter your site, while looking for more information about the 1st Polish Parachute Brigade (Pierwszej Brygada) of which my uncle by marriage, Josef Szulgo (1922-1994) was a member, a bugler who survived the "turkey shoot" at Arnhem.
I trust that history will be kind to General Sosabowski. All war, in any era, is hell.
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paul bickerstaff
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2/23/06, 3:53 PM
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The polish airborne were some of the bravest men in opperation market garden, When i was in 3 para we often spoke about that opperation and what it must have been like for those men and we always wondered about the polish men and the ones that got through or nearly got through to the british and as an ex para they have my total respect
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jake klonowski
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2/18/06, 2:33 PM
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I'm very happy having found this site.
And astonished,that people of other countries than poland are interested in Gen.Sosabowski's fate.As I was young I visited arnhem,after that all wanted was to serve in the brigade which is carrying his name.And I did.Certainly in a part this hero has got an influence, on my life.THANK YOU!
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Martin Rebisz
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2/3/06, 8:50 PM
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For their freedom and ours....
Some justice at last!
Would be great if more was to follow.
From a Polish Dutchman living in the UK.
London, 4 February 2006
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Tomasz Głuszek
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1/29/06, 4:54 PM
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Bardzo się Cieszę iż znalazłem tą stronę która opowiada o losach następnego Wielkiego Polaka.
Pozdrawiam
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Jerzy Rzasowski
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1/28/06, 11:13 PM
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Dziekuje za utrzymywanie pamieci o Generale. Zyl godnie i jego nagroda nie na tej ziemi.
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Stanislaw Plawski
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4/21/06, 11:36 PM
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Poprostu dziekuje....
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Jan
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4/23/06, 7:15 PM
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after these years, for these man the great medal on 31 mei 2006...... again "THANK YOU"
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Ewa Loesch
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4/23/06, 6:52 AM
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Interesujace informacje.Nie rozumiem tylko koligacji rodzinnych.Najlepsze byloby drzewo genealogiczne.
informacje o Rodzinie Generala sa tylko w jez.angielskim,a moja znajomosc tego jezyka jest mizerna!
Pozdrawiam
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Major Tony Hibbert
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4/26/06, 2:01 PM
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we in the 1st British Airborne Division have always had the highest regard for General Sosabowski and his gallant 1st Polish Parachute Brigade without whom the whole Division would have been lost With the support of the British Parachute Regiment Association we have
started to raise money for a bronze memorial in Driel to General Sosabowski and the men of the Polish Parachute Regiment. The memorial will be unveiled in Driel on 16 September 2006 and we hope that as many as possible of the Arnhem Veterans, Polish and British and their families will be there this year and in future to honour the memory of our brave comrades in the 1st Polish Brigade and of a great Polish Hero Tony Hibbert Brigade Major 1st British Parachute Brigade
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tony vance
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4/30/06, 3:06 PM
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a great soldier treated very badly
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JOSEPH STANISLAUS BALDYGA
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1/6/06, 12:32 PM
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My father, FAUSTYN BALDYGA, served in the Blue Army at the same time in the early l900s as did Gen. Sosabowski. He passed away at the age of l00, proud of his Polish heritage as am I.
Thank you for making this website and all the information available.
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arno schuiling
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12/29/05, 3:58 PM
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it"s alway"s a pleasure to see the people how safe us from the war,thank you all,special for the people in Driel.My grandfather was teacher in that time a told me his talkings with General Sosabowski,MANY THANKS FOR THE SOLDIERS.
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Arthur van Os
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12/23/05, 1:44 PM
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He will always be remembered as one of the heroes who fought for our freedom. Now, although much too late, he and his comrades will receive a medal.
May he and his men live for ever in our memories.
Arthur van Os
Spaarndam
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ALAN HOPE
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12/21/05, 12:56 PM
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The General's memory lives on in the hearts of those who have read about his service in fighting the Nazi murderers. I thank God for bravery like his, and send my best wishes to his family.
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PIOTR ULANOWSKI
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12/19/05, 8:21 PM
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In naam van mijn vader onze fam ,en de eerste poolse panserdiv 24 ste ulano,dank aan het nederlandse volk voor dit eerherstel.
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W.Knoppert Putten ( GLD) Holland
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12/19/05, 12:23 PM
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Dank aan de Poolse militairen dat ze ons geholpen
hebben met de bevrijding van Holland .
en al is het veel te laat een onderscheiding
gekregen hebben
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John Powaski
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12/19/05, 11:28 AM
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Very nice website....I was searching my family name and this site has a relation to it..
Thanks
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Kenny Martin
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12/18/05, 1:57 PM
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Well done, people of the Netherlands. It is time this dark cloud was removed from the reputation of this brave soldier and that every country concerned ensures he is given proper recognition for his achievements.
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Jan Bakker
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12/18/05, 8:24 AM
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Sadly it is many years to late, but finally justice has been done! Although I was born many years after WW II, I felled ashamed when I saw the documentary on Dutch TV last year and it was likely that nothing was being done to get Gen. Sosabowski and the Polish soldiers honoured by the Dutch government.
I hope now you will also recieve the appreciation from the British government for all that the Polish soldiers have done to liberate the Netherlands and the rest of Europe.
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Roy van Wietmarschen
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12/16/05, 4:27 PM
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Many thanks to the brave Polish heroes and their commander in chief General Dr. S. Sosabowski.
Iam deeply affected by their incredible heroic duty during operation market garden in 1944.
I send my deep respect to the Polish people and thank the Polish paratroopers for participating in the allied forces in freeing my country from the nazis.
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Johan Werbrouck
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12/16/05, 9:49 AM
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Yesterday I saw on TV the docu about the battle of Arnhem There we saw how cruel reality can be
It is unbelieveable that all these mesiry could happen and who is responseable for that the greatste brit perhaps i wish the family of this brave polish general all the strength Thanks for
leberating us !!
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W.J. van Soest
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12/16/05, 9:23 AM
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Congratulations with the Bronze Lion you received from the Dutch Government, it was about time. Your Grandfather and his men were beyond brave and courages!
Kind regards, Pim van Soest.
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Kees RIp
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12/16/05, 9:16 AM
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Late but not to late,
I heard what happend because I saw the commentary in the Netherlands a few months a go. The lies of Montgommery has given me a great shock but more my goverment has failed at that moment.
Congratulations, in connection with the granting of the MWo and the Bronzen Leeuw to Mr.Stanislaw Sosabowski and his brave Polish Soldiers.
They deserve it many years a go.
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Eddy Even
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12/16/05, 8:01 AM
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Congratulations, in connection with the granting of the MWo and the Bronzen Leeuw to Mr.Stanislaw Sosabowski and his brave Polish soldiers.Finally Please, send me the book of Gen.Sosabowski/Major Sosabowski in Dutch. Is it possible to pay by transfer by Bank? Thanks a lot.
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Peter Hollander
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12/15/05, 6:31 PM
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Having read A Bridge Too Far many times and having seen the documentary about your grandfather recently, I can only say, I am shocked. I never knew your grandfather was scapegoated for Montgomery`s obvious mistakes at Arnhem. I can only hope that justice will prevail. The bravery and personal courage of your grandfather and his Polish paratroops ought to be acknowledged worldwide. I hope that day may come soon
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Katarzyna Susabowska
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12/15/05, 2:19 PM
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Greetings from Gliwice (Poland) :)
Thx for this site about our Family. It's nice!
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12/15/05, 8:54 AM
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My husband and I learned about general Sosabowski in Arnhem last year and also on the Dutch TV. This week, we learned that the general and his men will AT LEAST receive the merited awards. Congratulations to all of you.
Mr and Mrs Vandenhende, B 8660 De Panne (Belgium)
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Bea
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12/14/05, 8:44 AM
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MY SINCERE CONGRATULATIONS ON THE DUTCH RECOGNITION OF GENERAL SOSABOWSKI'S HEROISM, BOUNDLESS COURAGE AND DEVOTION IN HIS FIGHT FOR OUR FREEDOM AT ARNHEM!I live in Arnhem, cross the "Bridge too far" daily and always recall all the Polish soldiers who sacrified their precious lives for Holland's freedom.I SALUTE THEM AND I THANK THEM FROM THE BOTTOM OF OUR HEARTS FOR THEIR COURAGE, HEROISM AND DEVOTION! WE REMEMBER YOU ALL.YOU WILL REMAIN IN OUR HEARTS AND PRAYERS ALWAYS!I ESPECIALLY THANK GENERAL SOSABOWSKI FOR ALL HE HAS DONE TO SAVE PEOPLE'S LIVES!GENERAL,YOU ARE OUR HERO AND YOU KEEP MAKING ALL POLES ALL OVER THE GLOBE SO PROUD OF YOU AND OF YOUR(and mine)COUNTRY - POLAND!Words fail me to describe our gratitude to you...AGAIN,THANK YOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF OUR POLISH AND DUTCH HEARTS!
Also,a big thank-you goes to the Sosabowski family for this wonderful and informative site devoted to the Sosabowski family,but the biggest thank-you, of course, goes to all the Gen.Sosabowski's family members who fight so bravely to bring back the honour to Gen.Sosabowski and his heroic achievements. The Polish nation thanks you!!! GOD BLESS YOU ALL!
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willem Rietdijk
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12/14/05, 2:53 AM
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Herewith I like to thank all the Polish soldiers and General Sosabowski who saved a lot of British companions during the battle of Arnhem.
It would be better Montgomery had listened to Prins Bernhard and Sosabowski in August 1944.My deep respect for all who lost their lives. Those words could be said by my father who was a farmer in Holland during the war.Willem Rietdijk
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12/13/05, 6:21 PM
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to restore the good name of General Stanisław Sosabowski and his Brigade's role in Operation Market Garden in 1944 should be happened 50 years ago. As a dutchman, i am ashamed
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12/13/05, 4:13 PM
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Congratulations with the honour of recieving the dutch "Militaire Willems Orde" for General Sosabowski. On the other hand: it's a shame that it took the dutch government so many years to take this decision. It's also a shame that mr.Montgomery blamed
General Sosabowski for the defeat at Arnhem. So now in turn it's the British government who should review history.I really hope you succeed in changing their mind and fully support that.
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Marcel
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12/13/05, 2:55 PM
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Finaly! Congratulations to General Sosabowski, his Family and the brave Polish Liberators! And thanks so very much for our freedom!!!!!
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Ferdinand Bras
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12/13/05, 2:42 PM
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Dear Family,
Finally, Justice for the General and his heroic men.
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Henk Schreuder
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12/13/05, 2:39 PM
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Congratulations!!! Finally rehabilitation for General Sosabowski and his brave Poles!!
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Fred Vogels
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12/13/05, 2:27 PM
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Finally recognition!!
A very important step in history. Hopefully the English Government will follow soon.
On my website www.backtonormandy.org you can listen to my tribute to General Sosabowski in the composition Market Garden for symphony orchestra (and concert band, brass band and fanfare). My way to contribute for peace and recognition for all who gave their live and great people like General Sosabowski and his men.
Fred
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12/13/05, 2:20 PM
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Dear family Sosabowski.
I just heard the great news that the brave Polish soldiers who fought for our freedom are to be decorated.
I also learned that General Sosabowski ended his career as a hotel-porter in London.
A deep shame comes over me when I realise that all these years (51 years !!) our liberators were not seen as such.
Please be sure that the Dutch people are very grateful for what you did, already for 51 years !!
Bring our gratetude to those who are still alive and to their relatives.
GENERAL SOSABOWSKY AND OTHER POLISH SOLDIERS.
THANK YOU. THANK YOU VERY MUCH.
Rob Eppink, Groenlo
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F.Buijser
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12/13/05, 2:13 PM
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LOf voor de Poolsetroepen.
Onbegrijpelijk dat daar zoveel jaren overheen moesten gaan.
Mijn geb.datum september 1921
ps. bombardement van Rotterdam meegemaakt alsmede de razzia
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Pietryga Janos
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12/13/05, 2:11 PM
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A great recognition for Gen, Sosabowski and his men - my father was one of them - happened today in Holland. Very late, but better than never.
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12/13/05, 2:06 PM
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Although the honour of the polish brigades was at last restored, we will remain in debt forever
All men are brothers
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Hans van Baalen MP
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12/13/05, 9:43 AM
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Dear Sosabowski Family, last Friday, December 9th, the Dutch Government, on request of Dutch Parliament, decided to grant the First Independent Polish Parachute Brigade the Militaire Willems-Orde, the highest Dutch recognition for Bravoury. Furthermore, its commander, General Stanislaw Sosabowski, will be granted the Bronze Lion for his personal efforts in the Operation Market Garden. As initiator of the Parliamentary Motion to recognize our Polish liberators, I am very grateful that we, more than 60 years after the Battle of Arnhem, finally did the only right thing. Yours sincerely, Hans van Baalen MP
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Michel Janssen
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12/12/05, 3:12 PM
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Hello,
My name is Michel Janssen out Nijmegen the Neterlands. (I have send you earlier a mail about the the Dutch Honour about Gerneral Stanislaw Sosabowski) A very interessent site about a honour of Stanislaw Sosabowski. All the polish men the have fight in the Netherlands about world war II thank you so much for liberated Holland. I remmeber all this men.
With Greatings out Holland,
Michel Janssen
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Gary Jucha
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12/12/05, 9:58 AM
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At last the heavy shroud that has hung over the General and the Brigade has lifted !
Gratitude and Eternal Thanks to the Dutch people without whose support the rehabilitation may never have occurred. !
Now, the Soldiers of the Brigade may rest in peace !
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Mark Millar
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12/10/05, 5:40 PM
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Great to hear the polish Heroes are finally getting their medals.
Long Live Poland
Heroes Never Die!
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Hans de Breij
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12/10/05, 11:00 AM
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Glad to hear the heroes get their medals.
Late, but not to late.
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Remco Radoslaw Korzeniewski
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12/10/05, 9:08 AM
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Congratulations with the Dutch Militaire Willemsorde and with the Bronze Lion, finally the recognition these brave men deserve
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Lisa Nicole
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12/10/05, 5:06 AM
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Hello. All info was useful for me. Thanks.Nice day!
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P Holleman
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12/9/05, 1:19 PM
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Finally the Dutch government has agreed to honour the Polish soldiers who fought "At Arnhem" by awarding them one of the most important medals there is in Holland. In my opinion it has taken far too long for these brave men to be given the recognition they deserve!! Credit to the Sosabowski family for their hard work to make this happen!!! You kept the discussion alive in the Netherlands.....
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12/9/05, 10:37 AM
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Justice is done at last!
General Sosabowski and his Polish Brigade have finally been honoured for their heroic effort in the liberation of the Netherlands.
Better late than never...
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Bart Houx
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12/9/05, 4:53 AM
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I've just read the news about the Dutch Militaire Willemsorde that is FINALLY awarded to our Polish Heroes who fought under the command of Gen. Sosabowski. From what I understand, the General himself, will be awarded with the Bronze Lion.
It's 61 years too late. But better late than never. Congratulations to you all.
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Jim Patrick
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12/4/05, 3:29 PM
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I have for a long time been a an avid student of the Market Garden Operation and believe it could achieved it's objectives, dispite considerable flaws in it's brilliant plan.
What is clear in my mind is that had more of General Sosabowski's allied colleagues listened to his advice and stratergies the likelyhood of a successful outcome would have increased considerably.
The passing of time and the considerable analysis of this battle, again in my view, justifies his opinions. And makes post battle critisim of his conduct both unwarrented and crass.
My generation owes a great deal of gratitude to the likes of Stainislaw Sosabowski and the soldiers, airmen and sailors of all the allied countries that gave so much for our freedom.
I congratulate you on insuring that the history of such persons is freely available, so that everyone can appreciate what such people did on behalf of the free world.
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Zbigniew Baniewski
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11/4/05, 8:41 AM
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Pozdrowienia od wnuka żołnierza służącego przed wojną "pod Generałem"... ("Dzieci Warszawy") :)
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sue robinson
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11/1/05, 6:14 PM
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I always knew the story of Sosabowski from my father Im so pleased to see this wonderful tribute to him. Long Live Poland.
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Hans de Breij ( Holland )
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10/22/05, 2:17 PM
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General Sosabowski deserves a very high medal from Nederland, like the late Prince Bernhard of the Netherlands wanted, just before he died.
Hans de Breij
De Koog Texel
Holland
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John Dollan
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10/14/05, 7:21 PM
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Long live the hero and long live Poland.
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stanley mackie niven
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10/13/05, 12:58 PM
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Iam lost for words as an x British Army soldier
i feel very disappointed in the way Polish leaders have been treated.
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9/25/05, 2:51 PM
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Stanislaw Sosabowski was a great visionair and a great leader of the Polish army,undoubtly a great man who was a victim of the English and the Dutch government for which 60 years later, the English and Dutch government should be asshamed.Sosabowski and the members of the Polish army as well as the AK home army of Poland, are heroes who deserve far more credit.
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Ronny Ferrat
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9/25/05, 4:29 AM
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I welcome the idea to restore the value and honor of a truly good man whose tragedy lies in the fact, that he probably saw further than others but could not convince them, so they preferred to run into disaster..
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thomas schouten
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9/23/05, 8:34 AM
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good site, and tribute to a men that did a great job in sept 1944, afther he was fooled bij the britisch, he will stay a hero for us, thank you stanislaw!
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gregory dayton-mohl
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9/22/05, 9:55 AM
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well done!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Peter
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9/18/05, 2:27 PM
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It may take some time to go from political scapegoat to recognized hero. But I'm certain that the time will come, that we will honor Major-General Stanislaw F. Sosabowski.
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Bart Houx
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9/9/05, 2:57 PM
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I frequently visit this website and I've read your excellent book about the general.I still feel sorry for missing Dr. Hal Sosabowski's lecture in Oosterbeek, last March. I'd like to know if any of the Sosabowski familymembers will attend this year's commemoration in Driel? Hope to see you there!
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David Campbell
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9/1/05, 7:10 PM
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A great man who dared to question higher command and paid the price of their folly. He knowingly still went in with his comrades and performed his duty to his utmost. Shame on the British
high Command for the post war treatment of this leader. Do not fear - he is not forgotten!
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Himanshu
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8/23/05, 7:07 AM
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Hello,
I have seen the movie Bridge too far and subsequntly read abotu Operation market Garden on the internet. I think general Sosbowski had a major role in Operation Market Garden. His fears were also right which Monty failed to anticipitate perhaps.
Rgds
Himanshu
India
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Krzysztof Burski
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8/18/05, 3:30 AM
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Bardzo ciekawa strona. Z przyjemnoscia, podziwem i szacunkiem czytam nie tylko o Panu Generale, ale i Jego Przodkach, ktorzy slawia imie Polski poza jej granicami. W opisie operacji Market Garden przydalaby sie jednak informacja o stratach poniesionych przez Brygade podczastej operacji. Jeszze raz gratuluje swietnej strony i lacze wyrazy szacunku. Krzysztof Burski, Norwegia.
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Ryszard Majchrzak
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8/12/05, 1:56 AM
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składam w ty miejscu hołd pamięci Generała, był i jest dla mnie przykładem przez całe życie. Wizyta na stronie Państwa Rodziny, to niezapomniane przeżycie. Cieszę się, że miałem taką możliwość.
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Asuncion Business Paraguay Tecsal
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8/8/05, 12:06 PM
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Assumption Paraguay Hurard claude
I AM JUST VISITED YOUR EXCELANTE HOME PAGE . GRATULATION FOR YOUR GOOD WORK
Paraguai Py Mercosur Asuncion Business Paraguay
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Andrés J. Kaczorkiewicz
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8/1/05, 4:21 PM
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Desde lejanas tierras patagónicas un recuerdo a esos héroes que solo tenían derecho a sońar.
Nací en el 2do. Cuerpo de Ejército Polaco (Anders Army). Mi padre Stanislaw fué oficial de artillería, mi madre Lucia-Laura combatiente en el Levantamiento de Varsovia. Mi tío Jan piloto de Spitfire.Llegamos a Argentina despues del tratado de Yalta. De pequeńo aprendí canciones militres mientras mis padres hablaban de esos enormes patriotas (Maczek, Sosabowski, Anders). Argentina fue un país generoso.Pero mis padres nunca pudieron olvidar su patria de origen. Estan sepultados con tierra polaca en su corazón.
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Szymon Maraszewski
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7/19/05, 4:52 PM
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Cała Polska jest dumna z bohatera jakim niewątpliwie był gen. Sosabowski. Dlatego cieszymy się że powstała strona internetowa z której dowiedzieć się można prawdy o jego odwadze.
Z poważaniem Szymon Maraszewski
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J.B.Deregowski
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7/15/05, 9:03 AM
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It an endeavour worthy of every support.
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J.B.Deregowski
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7/15/05, 9:02 AM
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It an endeavour worthy of every support
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Thomas Sosnowski, CPA
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7/8/05, 4:53 PM
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General Sosabowski was a great hero.
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Emile Audy
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6/19/05, 9:06 AM
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Congratulations for your most interesting site!
I always have in mind these words regarding general Sosabowski on the way he was treated after the battle: «THIS WAS A SHAMEFUL ACT BY BRITISH COMMANDERS.» (Martin Middlebrook in «Arnhem 1944, the airborne battle».
You should send your web site URL to Montgomery's descendants keeping in mind these words from Prince Bernhard, prince of the Netherlands: «My country can never again afford the luxury of another Montgomery success.» as quoted by Cornelius Ryan in A bridge too far.
Again congratulations!
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Gerrit Assies
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5/30/05, 12:14 PM
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I've been to the rememberance of Market Garden last year in the town of Oosterbeek. In Driel near Oosterbeek we remembered the polish soldiers. We remembered those who fought for our freedom. We are still thankfull for all the Polish and the British soldiers who fought in a strange country for our freedom. At this rememberance I saw the line : Witamy Weteranow (thank you veteans.)So know that the Polish soldiers are still in our hearts
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Ricki Malone
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5/14/05, 2:20 PM
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Dr Hal , I now know how you managed to control a room of 80 students quite so well!!
Quite a story....
Thanks for the Business Strategy Lectures and please be kind in the exam!!
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Albert Bugaj
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5/8/05, 6:33 AM
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It's an very interesting site with many historycal story's.
I see this site manny times for information.
Greeting for Albert Bugaj
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Jonathan Gat
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4/21/05, 10:08 PM
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Very Interesting....
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Sean Murphy
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4/19/05, 4:30 AM
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I am writing to wish you and your family well,it is good that you keep the memory of the great general alive,it is important for people to know the truth,he was treated badly by the high command at the time.
My father(died 2001) fought with the 11th armoured brigade up that long road from the belgian border into Holland,and told me about that time.
keep up the good work on this website,
Best wishes Sean Murphy
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Ian Macmaster
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4/8/05, 10:21 AM
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Avery interesting site; I have read and enjoyed 'Parachute General' many times .Best wishes from Fife.
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Lt. Col. Paul R. Stankiewicz, USAF (Ret)
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4/3/05, 9:48 PM
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Keep up this most worthy effort.
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Tomasz Pilarz
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3/31/05, 6:10 AM
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Witam, jestem bardzo mile zaskoczony mnogo¶ci± tematów na temat rodziny Sosabowskich, a zwłaszcza Pana Generała Stanisława Sosabowskiego. Szkoda tylko że dla ludzi nie władaj±cymi biegle językiem angielskim stanowi problem fakt iż materiały zamieszczone na stronie s± w przeważaj±cej większo¶ci w tym języku. Pozdrawiam serdecznie, Tomasz Pilarz, Lubin - Polska
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Eddy Even
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3/20/05, 11:54 AM
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Finally Mr. Stanislaw will be rewarded as I read in the Dutch newspaper ''De Telegraaf'' Saturday, 19-3-2005.I am very glad for your family.
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Corne Brands
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3/16/05, 1:37 PM
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Thank you for the presentation you gave this day (16-03-2005)at The KMA in Breda. I'm an instructor(sergeant-major) here and I believe that your presentation of your great grandfather can make an contribution to the education of our Cadets.
Thanks
Smi Brands
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3/15/05, 3:49 PM
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i read allot about general sosabowski i think he will be live 4 ever because he had a greatful grand son like our DR Hal Sosabowski who is :as i imagine he look like his esteemed ancestor General Sosabowski who fought the Germans in Holland ..i stand up respecting the memory of general sosabowski..
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3/10/05, 12:26 PM
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Ill be very intrested in the history of the General, i have seen many time the film a bridge too far en seen the documantary's of the General. The Polisch brigade must have the regard they must have.
P. Alles, Hoofddorp Holland
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EDDY EVEN
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3/6/05, 4:22 AM
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The Hague, Ministry of Defence, wake up and give our brave Polish combatants in generality and Gen.Mr. Sosabowski in special, the honour they deserved. I feel me ashamed to be a Dutchman.
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Laura Horstmanshof
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3/2/05, 2:18 AM
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Sosabowski should be honoured for his heroic acts! He's a wonderful man. I'm a student from Holland and soon I'm going to do a talk about the share of the Polish army and Sosabowski in WO II!
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3/1/05, 2:23 PM
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An eye opener - I didnt realise he was so villified - I had always been taught that he, and his troops were absoluite heroes. Regards, Fitz, 16 Indep Para Bde.
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Mike Blazejack
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2/13/05, 10:47 AM
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It is a privelage for our reenactment unit to portray and help keep alive the honor, story and memory of General Sosabowski and the Parachute Brigade. Thank you to your family for their kind comments in the book and the cartoon file that you sent us last year, it is kept in a safe place and means some much to us!
Never Forget!
1st Polish Independent Parachute Brigade Reenactment Unit ( Chicago, Illinois, USA )
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2/9/05, 8:11 AM
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I live near Stamford, where the Polish Airborne were billeted. Many Poles, offspring of those who fought at Arnhem,live and work in this area. Sosabowski's men fought and died for freedom in a foriegn land whilst their own was being carved up. It's a tragic story.
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2/3/05, 6:29 PM
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Dziekuje,Panie Generale!
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Nol Frederiks
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1/21/05, 12:05 PM
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Very informative, thank you
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Marcin
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1/19/05, 6:53 AM
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Polska
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Kaye Gomes-paratooper's wife
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1/18/05, 4:02 PM
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My husband and son are members of the WWII Airborne Demonstration Team of Oklahoma, USA.
They made 2 parachute jumps in Sept 2004 for
the 60th Anniversary with 29 members of the team.
After reading your website about General Sosabowski, I commend your family - You are truly
Standing on the Shoulders of Heroes.
We will do all we can to spread the word among
WWII Airborne Veterans to write concerning
General Sosabowski. Airborne!
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Robert Shaw
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1/14/05, 4:34 PM
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Appologies for the very shabby treatment from Peter and the Arnhem Web Forum. My father in-law was with John Frost at the bridge. I have an inytertview from your grand father and if you are interested please contact me. I will gladly send you a copy.
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graham palmer
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1/4/05, 7:52 AM
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good to be in touch! Graham
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alyson annan
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12/31/04, 2:50 AM
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I am looking for information about my grandfather. He was a member of the 1st polish independent parchute brigade. Plane number 35, parachutebrevel 4006 and fighting number 871. Can you please help me?
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Jose Kwakernaat
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12/24/04, 6:16 AM
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Dear Family og the great general Sosabowsky,
This week I read in the (Dutch) morningpaper "Het Algemeen Dagblad" that the Dutch minister of Defense mr. Kamp finally has agreed to give general Sosabowsky (and Polish veterans) a decoration for their bravity in the Second World War. AT LAST!!!!!
Just before Prince Bernhard of the Netherlands died he said in an interview on the Dutch television that he was ashamed the none of the Polish liberators of Arnhem were decorated for all they had done for the Dutch people.
I wanted to let you know that at last (although you grandfather is no longer with us)
I wish you all "A merry Christmas and a happy New Year.
José Kwakernaat
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pfau
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12/17/04, 8:22 AM
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let's discuss it face to face sometime!!!!!!!
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pfau
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12/17/04, 8:22 AM
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let's discuss it face to face sometime!!!!!!!
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pfau
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12/17/04, 8:22 AM
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let's discuss it face to face sometime!!!!!!!
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Bausch, Rudolph M.J.
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12/9/04, 3:53 PM
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Dear Family, for many years I followed the silence of our laxical government towards the heroic battle lead by your grandfather and his troups. We are deeply indebted to you and those brave soldiers, and hope that this pover government of ours will do, instead of discuss. Ruud M.J. Bausch
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Peter Egge
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12/9/04, 4:36 AM
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Yesterday evening I saw the documentary about your (grand) father and his men fighting in operation Market Garden for the second time on dutch TV and I was touched again. On behalf of my family and especially my two sons I would thank the brave Polish paratroopers and their great commander for all they did for our country and people. I hope the dutch government will decorate all the Polish paratroopers who fought for our freedom! Also after almost 60 years. It's never to late...
Peter Egge
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Menno Frieswijk
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12/9/04, 2:51 AM
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Dear family of the great General Stanislaw Sosabowski and other Polish people. I am a jung lad of 22 years old and i have never seen war cloesby, but I have to say that i truly regret that your father,grandfather never had the opportunity to have and get the respect of the world in the years right after the war. Know I can say that he has the respect he deserves. I live a life in prosperity and peace that is to thanked aspecially to General Sosabowski and ALL the paratroopers who served under him. I thank you from the bottom of my hart and this Heroism will never be forgotten en will always be in our harts forever!
May his soul find peace in heaven with the rest of the heroes who saved us from doom.
Your Dutch friend, Menno Frieswijk
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12/9/04, 2:47 AM
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Dear family of the great General Stanislaw Sosabowski and other Polish people. I am a jung lad of 22 years old and i have never seen war cloesby, but I have to say that i truly regret that your father,grandfather never had the opportunity to have and get the respect of the world in the years right after the war. Know I can say that he has the respect he deserves. I live a life in prosperity and peace that is to thanked aspecially to General Sosabowski and ALL the paratroopers who served under him. I thank you from the bottom of my hart and this Heroism will never be forgotten en will always be in our harts forever!
May his soul find peace in heaven with the rest of the heroes who saved us from doom.
Your Dutch friend, Menno Frieswijk
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12/9/04, 2:45 AM
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Dear family of the great General Stanislaw Stosabowski and other Polish people. I am a jung lad of 22 years old and i have never seen war cloesby, but I have to say that i truly regret that your father,grandfather never had the opportunity to have and get the respect of the world in the years right after the war. Know I can say that he has the respect he deserves. I live a life in prosperity and peace that is to thanked aspecially to General Stosabowski and ALL the paratroopers who served under him. I thank you from the bottom of my hart and this Heroism will never be forgotten en will always be in our harts forever!
May his soul find peace in heaven with the rest of the heroes who saved us from doom.
Your Dutch friend, Menno Frieswijk
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Jan Beentjes - Netherlands
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12/8/04, 6:54 PM
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The Polish soldiers will be in my thoughts next remembrance day.
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M. Bakker
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12/8/04, 6:33 PM
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This evening again was a television programme about your great grandfather. I didn't see this before. I can only think: what a cowards they were (the ministers who refused to give him the honours he deserved). It is too late now, but better late then never: I want to say: I admire what he did. It is so nice that you are still fighting to give him the place in history he deserves. I wish you all the succes in fighting this injustice. Thanks from the bottom of my hart for what he did for us. He is a real hero. I hope he becomes our hero in Holland. Whe should have known before. Now we know! Thanks again,
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mr Deconinck
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12/8/04, 6:14 PM
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I've just seen a documentry on the Dutch television about general Sosabowski and I must say I was very moved about it. What surpised me was the fact that the general and the Polish paratroopers didn't receive the recognition for there bravery and will to fight from the other Allied countries. I think the family of Sosabowski can be very proud of this man, who helped in the liberation of Holland and I hope the Dutch government will consider to decorate some of the Polish paratroopers that fought at the Battle of Market Garden!
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Fred Vogels
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12/4/04, 10:32 AM
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As a inhabitant of Holland I felt ashamed when I heard the story of general Sosabowsky that he never received a medal for his efforts at Arnhem, Market Garden.
I composed music called Market Garden in which I remember general Sosabowsky and his men together with the Airgunners who assemble every year in my city Dronten. Please sign the WW2forum at www.backtonormandy.org or listen to the music at www.fredvogels.nl
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Emil Veldhuis
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12/3/04, 2:23 PM
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Very interesting website. Thank you for giving so mauch information about general Sosabowski.
I hope the Dutch government will soon change their opinion and give the Polish heroes recognition (decorations) for their heroism in liberating parts of the Netherlans and their roll in Market Garden. Many Dutch people hope so!
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Urszula Mikolajczyk
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12/3/04, 4:24 AM
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Iw was wonderful to find a website commemorating the Great Pole General Stanislaw Sosabowski just in the year of issuing the coins depicting General. I'm affraid that General is known not enough in Poland, and I hope that the collector coins will improve that situation a bit. Warmest regards to the whole Sosabowski Family for their good job!!!. Ula from Warsaw
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John Mooney
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12/1/04, 8:00 AM
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A very brave man, ahero and role model to his men
And how many lives would have been saved if the idiots in the British army had took the time to listen, I would love to have met him.
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Tony Denboer
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11/30/04, 4:08 PM
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I support any activities in restoring the reputation of the General
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Andy
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http://mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk/poland
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11/29/04, 3:59 PM
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The Polish were some of the finest soldiers and airmen in WW2. They were prepared to fight and die for the Allies, never giving up hope that they could one day return to a free Poland. What did the Allies do at the end? Ignored them, banned them from the Victory parades, and abandoned them to an uncertain future in the "New Europe" formed by politics in '45.
What did General Sosabowski do? He dared to question the planning of the Arnhem campaign and had genuine concern for the lives of his men. Of course, his real crime was to upset the British establishment, so no surprise there in what happened to him afterwards.
The General, his soldiers, the Polish pilots that helped save Britain, the Polish soldiers that stormed into Monte Cassino, the Home Army betrayed by the Allies, and all Polish fighters in WW2 have nothing to be ashamed of and can hold their heads up high.
I hope the General's name can be cleared, although as far as I am concerned it never was blackened, and support this campaign by his family. Afterall, if this "troublesome thorn" had been listened to, many men might have lived to see another day.
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Thomas Buttress
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http://theairbornesoldier.com/
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11/29/04, 2:06 PM
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Great Site if they had listened I wonder what would have happened..
Kind Regards
Tom Buttress
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Paul Fawcett
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11/10/04, 3:32 PM
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I am the grandson of Richard Tice, who fought with the 1st Independent Polish Parachute Brigade, and fell in Driel. It was a pleasure to meet so many of you in Arnhem in September during the 60th anniversary commemorations.
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damon
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11/1/04, 11:50 AM
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They should give him the true honour he deserves, he vwas stitched up by the man who made the biggest cock ups in the operation, general browning...good luck in your pursuits of this
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Collin
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10/30/04, 12:06 PM
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Thanks to the general and all Polish soldiers for helping to liberate my country! Never give up the fight to restore this good man's name!
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Thomas Roberts
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10/27/04, 9:48 AM
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Enlightening
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Hans de Breij
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10/20/04, 10:27 AM
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I saw on dutch TV the story about the General.
I am dutch but feel ashamed the way the dutch gouverment treats the polish soldiers who died for our freedom.
Hans de Breij
De Koog Texel
Holland
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arnold van Baal
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10/15/04, 3:03 PM
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Het is een schande wat de generaal na de oorlog is toe gedaan. Ik hoop dat de generaal en zijn mede strijders in de tweede oorlog alsnog in ere hersteld worden ,het moet gewoon. Ik zou willen dat ze in Den Haag eens de ogen openden ,beter laat dan nooit !
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10/15/04, 3:00 PM
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Het is een schande wat de generaal na de oorlog is toe gedaan. Ik hoop dat de generaal en zijn mede strijders in de tweede oorlog alsnog in ere hersteld worden ,het moet gewoon. Ik zou willen dat ze in Den Haag eens de ogen openden ,beter laat dan nooit !
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Margaret Norman
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10/13/04, 12:25 PM
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What a fresh look at a time that still fascinates.
General Sosabowski's stature is obvious through
all accounts I have read. Thank you
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Jean James
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10/10/04, 12:46 PM
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He had more courage than any of them, and I wish they had listened to him.
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malcolm bevan
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10/10/04, 6:55 AM
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thanks for prompting me to visit michael
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Rens Oosterom
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10/8/04, 4:33 PM
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Dear Sirs.
The British should be ashamed about teh way they treated General Sosabowski en his Polish troops. They did their jobs in the most valiant way. It was the mistake from the English Fieldmarshall that Market Garden was a failure. It is time that General Sosabowski and his Men get the credits they fully deserve. I know that the Dutch will not forget their Polish liberators, you can ask the elder habitants of te Dutch town Breda.
Yours sincerely,
Rens Oosterom.
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Jan B. Deregowski
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10/4/04, 4:37 AM
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Lucyna Radziak
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10/3/04, 6:47 PM
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I find Sosabowski`s family website very interesting.I am happy to see that his family is preserving honor of general Sosabowski`s.Thank you for that.He was great man and true hero.Poles like him make me be proud of my nationality.
I also wish that site could be done as well in Polish.
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George Neisser (Jerzy Zbigniew)
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10/3/04, 3:24 AM
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My father was a member of the Polish Parachute Brigade, 4th Battalio. Was about to embark for Arnhem, but orders were issued to pull-out.
My uncle was also in the Brigade and he dropped into Arnhem.
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Wojtek
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10/2/04, 12:18 PM
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Skladam uklon dla wielkiego Polaka.
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Joe Boscia
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10/1/04, 8:12 PM
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I am very glad I found this site. Recently I was in Driel for the 60th anniversary celebrations. The announcer said three members of the Sasabowski family were there. I only heard one name-Michael.
Is that the Beneral's grandson? Who were the other two people?
Thanks, Joe Bosica
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michel janssen
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9/26/04, 4:33 PM
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My name is Michel Janssen out Nijmegen the Netherlands. This site is an great on interessting website. I'am vissited in September 2004 diferend places to remmember Operation Market Garden. The places where I vissited are: Grave - Nijmegen - Groesbeek - Eindhoven - Arnhem - Leopoldsburg (Belgum) I have make many photographs. The photgraphs can you see on my Dutch website about Operation Market Garden. What I will tell you is that stanislow Sosabowski is an for me an hero. He has saw many problems about Operation Market Garden, before this operation has started. I'm very pround on Stanislow Sosabowski and his polisch men. He was for me an Hero. The family of this historical man can be very pround of Stanislow Sosabowski. He is for me an hero.
Greatings of Michel Janssen out the Netherlands.
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Sonja Vos
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9/25/04, 3:53 PM
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I was shocked, ashamed and agry when I saw the injustice done to General Sosabowski and our other Polish liberators after the war. I wish you all the luck in the world and pray that you (and I pray that the Dutch people will help you with this) will restore their honour and that they will be honoured as they so deserve.
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Gert Hesseling
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9/24/04, 4:13 PM
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De Polen hebben zeker geen mindere rol gespeeld in de september 1944. Hun inzet en moed was net zo groot als alle andere soldaten, die gestreden hebben voor de bevrijding van Nederland.
Alle lof
Gert Hesseling
Oosterbeek
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David Housman
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9/22/04, 4:32 PM
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I am ex 2 Para and have just returned from Arnhem 60th anniversary.
Attended the Driel service with a number of Polish veterans who were on our coach. Listened to many stories of the General. We all agreed he was wronged by us. Very happy he is now recognised properly for what he did.
Kindest Regards
David Housman
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Susie
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9/21/04, 11:58 PM
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Thank You
God Bless you
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Ronald Smit
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9/21/04, 7:44 AM
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I saw the documentary on Dutch television last week. I was shocked by what I heared and saw although I myself never have had any doubt about the role and the bravery of the Polish soldiers, because in my family the Polish are always menioned in the sma sentence as the British and the Americans if we talk about our liberators.
To the Polish veterans I would like to say that they will never be forgotten as the ones who saved our lives and our freedom.
Dowidsenia (I hope I spell this right)Untill we meet again.
Ronald
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9/20/04, 5:24 PM
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It is only now, 60 years after Market-Garden that the role of the Polish paratroops at Arnhem has clearly been revealed to many Dutch, like myself. I whish the Dutch government has the wisdom, historical awareness, respect and gratitude to reconsider dutch government decisions from more than 50 years ago and to finally decorate the Polish paratroops for their courageous and important role in the operation Market-Garden.
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Richard
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9/20/04, 9:55 AM
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In one word THANKS...
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Jerzy Nowicki
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9/20/04, 7:24 AM
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Szkoda ze strona o polskim generale jest tylko w jezyku angielskim .Czy potomkowie generala zapomnieli ze general Sosabowski byl Polakiem i ze jest taki kraj jak Polska ,moze nie znaja jezyka polskiego ,szkoda .
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Aaron Smith
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9/20/04, 6:05 AM
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My email is aaron@mapsltd.qdnet.pl, please create o polish version of this site
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9/20/04, 6:00 AM
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Yesterday I saw the documentary on Dutch television. I knew that Polish soldiers had helped to liberate my country.
I had no idea that the Dutch government had not done anything to decorate and thank the Polish soldiers. Queen Wilhelmina had asked the Dutch government in 1946 (!) to decorate 10 brave soldiers. But the government had refuses.
General Sosabowski has done a very good job in the war.
I hope that history will be rewrtitten and that the general will be rebilitated.
Prince Bernhard tries to do so. I hope that he will succeed.
I hope that your famuily will know how gratefull the Dutch people are. I was born in 1956, after World War II but I am gratefull to live in a free country.
Thanks to all the brave soldiers.
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H.G.F. Komarnicki (Wijchen/Nijmegen - NL)
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9/19/04, 4:52 PM
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This week I saw the documentary about the role of Sosabowski's parabrigade in Arnhem/Driel on the Dutch TV (EO/Ned1).
A brave effort of the program makers and all participants to honour the courage and selfsacrifice of all those - espacially Sosabowski's and Frost's brigade - to try to liberate the Netherlands from the nazi regime. Thus consciously playing russian roulette with their own lives, not even for their own country and people, but for others they didn't even know.
Hopefully the effort of the program makers results into an official acknowledgement of the price these men (and their families) have paid. Hopefully the contribution of Prince Bernhard (despite his age and poor health) and the argument of Cora Baltussen will give the necessary push for justice.
And a bloody shame that my own Dutch government (in particular the Dpt of Defence) still covers up the blunders of the highest allied command, that bickered like infants, flaunting like peacocks, for the highest honour while forsaking those who did the dirty job on the river Rhine. Without the brave Sosabowski Brigade, many many more Brits would have been massacred in the perimeter.
Fortunately, the inhabitants of the Arnhem/Nijmegen region, even the younger generations, know better what these men have sacrificed for them.
We shall never forget.
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9/19/04, 10:00 AM
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Having read the report of all, it disturbs me that a very good friend of Britain in the time of war should be so disgustingly and shabbily treated.If this is the FAIR treatment of an allie.I would say to treat someone so unfair and in favour of some people who had not proven their track record is beyond belief.As an ex parachute regiment member may I say a big thankyou to this GREAT man and all who gave us the freedom to be able to write this message.God bless you sir and all your family.
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9/19/04, 9:08 AM
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thanks for the info
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9/19/04, 7:48 AM
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I will remember you as a man who did everyting he could to give freedom to the Dutch people.
Thank you so much........
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9/19/04, 5:18 AM
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Deep respect for the courage of the Polish paratroupers and in paritucular for the general. In this moment of remembrance it is hard to realise great military leaders found their personal glory of greater importance than the life of so many good men and the victory on the enemy.
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9/19/04, 3:57 AM
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Brilliant tribute to a great man , Have met many ex polish airborne that settled in u,k and being ex airborne myself believe we should always remember our great airborne fathers
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9/18/04, 10:45 PM
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I was in Holland for the 40th anniversary of Market-Garden.
Airborne, All The Way!
Check my site: www.ww2dday.com
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9/18/04, 6:41 PM
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Cheers to General Stanislaw Sosabowski and his Polish Brigade. From the daughter of a Screaming Eagle who was KIA at Opheusden, October 1944.
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9/18/04, 4:25 PM
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Arnhem, 18th of September 2004
My father was in Breda when he was liberated by the Polish army and of course by the other armies such as the Canadians etc. He was of course all the allied armies gratefull for their liberation, but he mentioned especially the Polish soldiers.
I was today for the first time in Driel to attend to the ceremony for the Polish soldiers. I am glad to know more about the history of Stanislaw Sosabowsky and his men and I will never forget them. Thank you for this informative homepage.
Best wishes,
Jaqueline Jonker
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9/18/04, 3:39 PM
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Thanks to him and his man, we are living now in freedom
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9/18/04, 3:33 PM
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Thank you!
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9/18/04, 2:53 PM
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Thanks for what Mr.Stanislaw and his men did for us.
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9/18/04, 3:01 AM
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Thanks to a recent television documentary i have come te realise the importance of what general Sosabowski and his soldiers have done for us. I am shocked by the fact that the general and his soldiers have not been honoured as they should be.
Today i am taking part in the remembrance at Driel.
I sincerely hope that some dag they will receive what they deserve.
Twan Verrijt
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9/17/04, 12:37 PM
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In my eyes they where heroes and give them all de medals in world they deserve.
R.I.P. and we will never forget you
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9/17/04, 9:58 AM
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verontschuldig dat ik geen engels kan.Ben geboren uit Poolse ouders die in Belgie zijn tercht gekomen na de oorlog. Heb trouwens nooit Poolse Nationaliteit gehad maar steeds staus van OVN Vluchteling van Poolse afkomst.
Ik wil hier benadrukken dat ik er fier op ben van Poolse afkomst te zijn. Velen vergeten dat POOLSE soldaten hier hun bloed hebben gelaten voor de bevrijding van hun land, zowel in Belgie als in Nedeland; en de andere plaatsen in Europa.
Ik breng hierbij mijn hulde en diepe respect aan de Poolse soldaten en hun heldhaftige bevelhebbers die hier hebben gevochten en hun bloed hebben gelaten voor bevrijding van de tiranie.
Ook nu worden Poolse soldaten ingezet voor vrijwaring van de democratische waarden (IRAK O.A)
Ik wil met deze mijn grote eerbied en dankbetuiging uiten aan een volk dat steeds onderdrukt is geweest doch steeds gevochten heeft om de vrijheid van anderen te vrijwaren
Met deze wens ik mijn respeckt te betuigen aan Gen. SOSOBOWSKI en zijn gezin, en ook aan alle anderen die gevochetn hebben voor de bevrijding
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9/16/04, 6:14 PM
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My heart bleeds when I think about the Polish Army. Sentenced to slaughter by a peacock-like fieldmarshall they fought so hard to do an idiotic mission. Its Gods will they liberated north of Flanders and Monte Cassino and had to wait so long for the liberation of their country.
One of their bravest soldiers ( Italy )worked as a farmhand with my fathers Godfather in Bretueil in France till his retirement. He never saw his country again and died as a lonely but remarkably happy man. May he be in heaven with his parents and family for whom he craved so much. Your side is very good , please continue.
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9/16/04, 2:51 PM
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A true hero who came to Holland to liberate us.
The Dutch people will always remember you and your men who paid such a high price in september "44.
A free Poland was his dream. Such a pity he could'nt be a part of it.
Thank you so much for all you have done for the Dutch people. We will never forgot all of you!
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9/16/04, 12:48 PM
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General Stanislaw Sosabowski and his soldiers are heros
I have seen on the TV the story and the battle in Driel.It was very impressive.
I thank the General and all his soldiers for all they have done for our freedom.
I pray for them.
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9/16/04, 10:50 AM
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www.marketgarden.com already has done very much for rehabilitation of the Polish soldiers and specially the general. They also liberated our country, although they wanted to free Poland. I feel ashamed that they still didn't got the honour they deserved. Thank you for our freedom!!!
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Ms Corrie Zuidhof
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9/16/04, 10:19 AM
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Having watched a very interesting documentary last night 15 September 2004 aired on Dutch television, I was shocked to learn about the fate of General Sosabowski as well as the fact that apparently the role of the Polish Brigade was gravely underestimated during Operation Market Garden. To put it flatly: it is a bloody shame that the Polish Forces did not receive the recognition they deserved, but instead had to live with a smudged reputation! I dearly hope that there will be a full rehabilitation for both the General (and his descendants) as well for all of the Polish Forces.
Corrie Zuidhof, NL Delegation at NATO
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9/16/04, 10:04 AM
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My name is Roland and I was born in 1972. So all I know about the second world war is that what I have read in books, seen on TV or in films and that what my parents told me. My mother was 6 years old when she had to flee from Arnhem in 1944. She fled with her family to Deventer. I was born there and as a little boy aged 4 I watched the filming of "A bridge to far", although I have no memories of watching it al.
Last night I watched the tv-program about general Sosabowski and I was truly deeply moved and shocked about hearing how unjust he was treated, not only by the British but also by the Dutch government. I could not hold back the tears hearing how this great man did all he could, although he had his doubts about the operation, to liberate the British soldiers from Oosterbeek. I am ashamed that my government never gave this man and his soldiers the honour they diserve, and I hope that our government will now be so curages to correct this mistake. WAKE UP POLITICIANS! Give the Polish soldiers that fought (and died) for our freedom the honour and medals they diserve. Clear the name of general Sosabowski and his men!
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Harry Bergefurt
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9/16/04, 9:03 AM
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Hallo
My name is Harry Bergefurt, i am 47.
My father was a inhabitant of the city of Arnhem.
He was born in 1928 and was during the battle of Arnhem 16 year. \And lives in the centre off the at that time. A that time he was a boy scout en helping to evacaute the hospital St Elisabeth Gasthuis at the Utrechtseweg. He has never understand why your father/grandfather and all his man get a high dutch decoration. Hy died in 1982. So i hope for you and all off the polish Old Arnhem soldiers that the get a decoration.
Greeting from Harry Gerda, son Dimitry, dauther Marcella.
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Cornelis
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9/16/04, 7:06 AM
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Last weekend I visited Oosterbeek Cemetery and saw that the Gravestones of our Polish Liberators are placed at the outskirts of the Cemetery instead of amongst all the other allies. I find it such a shame to see this and even more that Polish soldiers such as Mr. Kazimierz Chartonowicz, Army# 30451 killed at Oosterbeek on Sept. 25th '44 don't even have a gravestone, even though all details are known. This is as shameful as the way your family-member Mr. S. Sosabowski was treated by the other allies. As a dutchman, I watched our Minister of Defense on Television last week were he rejected a rehabilition, because he did not want to stir things up from 1952. This mentality is so typical Dutch Government like. They are the real cowards and your Stanislaw and his brave patriots are the true liberators we owe our respect en gratitude to. As a band-aid to the bad performance of our Government I can tell you that the majority of the Dutch people want a 100% rehabilition for the Polish Liberators, and that these days the discussion is really running through the country on a daily base. Furthermore I would like you to know that all Polish men/women are very welcome to the Netherlands at all times, let's finally give the Polish people the honour they deserve!
Cornelis
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9/16/04, 7:03 AM
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Thanks to him and his man, we are living now in freedom! It's already much to late for the rehabilitation of him and his man, but better much to late than never! They deserve it!And to the Dutch governement i would like to say: please for once, do something right!!
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9/16/04, 4:46 AM
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The excellent transmission yesterday about generalSosabowski
om Dutch television should be known to all people who are interested in what really happend in ww2.
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Pascale Rademakers
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9/16/04, 4:35 AM
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I am a 33 years old woman from Driel. I have lived there since I was born. And as far as I can remember there have always been commemorations in Driel. I have been told that it has started in september 1945. People from Driel will never forget their Poles. As a kid I always thought everyone in Holland knew about the Poles who had fought in Driel, but now I know that they were forgotten for a long time. Last Tuesday I was at the opening of an exposition in Driel called "The Poles of Driel in sight again". It was opnened by Cora Baltussen, a remarkable woman who I think dedicated here life to tell everyone about the Poles and what they did in Driel. With the documentation last night on television she had a big audience to tell her and their story. Anyone interested in the Poles of Driel shoud visit the exhibition in the Church of Driel it is open till 20 September daily between 10.00 and 17.00. This Saturday some Polish paratroopers from the new Sosabowski brigade will jump again above Driel at 13.30. At 15.30 the commemoration at Plac Polski will start. A lot of veterans will be there. It is a great honour to be able to speak with them. It is said that this years commemorations will be the last big commemorations. But I hope that untill it is possible the veterans will come back every year. I know they will always be welcome in Driel.
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Bert Clewits
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9/16/04, 4:30 AM
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Thanks Stan and brigade,
In life it goes too often:
Some real heroes are forgotten while other take the glory, but at least we know you !
Cheers
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Bert Bakker
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9/16/04, 2:46 AM
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I am a Dutch national.
I was 3˝ years old when he landed with his Polish Brigade at Arnhem.
Their courage was the foundation for our freedom.
Sosabowski earns our respect.
I welcome the moves that are afoot to see him fully rehabilitated and posthumously awarded a high military decoration.
Bert Bakker
South Africa
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9/16/04, 2:36 AM
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It is a big shame how frustrated English officers tried en succeeded to blame gen. Sosabowski for the failure of market garden.
As a Dutch boy during the second world war, I was very much excited when we heard for the first time of the landing. Not knowing that we had to endure another harsh winter in Amsterdam before being liberated.
What I heard and read was that Gen. Sosabowski was one of the very few who openly warned for the great risks of the operation. Nevertheless, when his english comrades were in great danger, he didn't hesitate to do everything in his power to help his comrades out.
It is hardly to believe that, sofar, his former allies couldn't have the courage to acknowledge what injustice is done to this hero.
Our Prince Bernhard strongly asked for a rehabilitation of Sosabowski en give him an Dutch award.
I hope that in due course Gen. Sosabowski will get all honour he deserves.
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9/16/04, 2:36 AM
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I'm glad to see so much reactions from the Netherlands in your guestbook after the 'Network' and documentary transmission on the General on dutch TV. So it's not only me feeling a bit ashamed how the english and dutch ignored General Sosabowski after WWII.
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9/15/04, 5:41 PM
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I'm born in 1949, a child after the second war,so my life in a free democratic country as Holland was 10.000 times better than the awful ending of one of the greatest generals from Poland, Stanislaw Sosabowski.
This is what i write on the site of "Market Garden Foundation aims for rehabilitation General Sosabowski".
Please honour them NOW, and specialy General Sosabowski,it's a shame of the Dutch parlement if the wait longer.
And Yes, forget politics and laws, he and all the Polish brothers deserves it !!
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9/15/04, 5:26 PM
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He was a great general !
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9/15/04, 5:23 PM
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I'm a young man from holland, grew up near Arnhem.I think it's a shame that our gouvernment and the British command didn't gave you the respect you've earned. The Polish soldiers had to make an huge offer. Not only did they fought very bravely, and had many casualties, they couldn't fight in their own fatherland with their brothers, friends, family and loved one's. I want to thank you all, and I hope all the men, women and family will get the respect they earn. I'm sure that many people have the same feelings I have. My love goes to you all. Maybe that's more than a medal beacause it's straigh from the heart
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9/15/04, 5:22 PM
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Dear Sirs,
Tonight I saw a program about the General.
He should get all the honour and respect,
he deserves.
Yours Sincerely,
H K J Breman
Timorstraat 70
8022NE Zwolle
Holland
hkjreman@hotmail.com
harmkarstjohannesbreman@hotmail.com
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9/15/04, 5:16 PM
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Today on dutch television I watched a very interesting documentary of the Sosabowski Brigade during operation Market Garden and the roll of the Sosabowski Brigade in it. I was very impressed but also dissapointed how things can go. I also heard today in the news that the minister of Defense Mr. H. Kamp will yet, after all those years, rehabilitation of the Sosabowski Brigade. This documentary opened a lot of eyes. I sincerly hope this will happen very soon.
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Robert Kilian
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9/15/04, 5:14 PM
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Some years ago I borrowed "Parachute General" by S. Sosabowski from my late father, who was active in the organisation and protection of escape lines from Poland to France.
These days the history of Polish resistance to nazi-Germany as generally described in The Netherlands, starts getting away from the nazi-soviet version. On 14 and 15 september I videotaped an EO TV documentary of the forgotten Poles at Arnhem.
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9/15/04, 5:08 PM
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I watched the same program as the person who submitted the previous entry. I respect gen. Sosabowski and I think medals should be awarded to those who deserve them even though it is 60 years ago. The people who dishonored gen. Sosabowski should be ashamed
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9/15/04, 5:00 PM
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After a televisionbroadcast on dutch TV, i HAVE to honour gen. Sosabowski and his brave men for helping to liberate my country... May they rest in peace... I am a 28 year old from Nijmegen, Netherlands and will NOT forget the name Sosabowski!!! A thankfull Dutchman
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9/15/04, 3:39 PM
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Thanks for your answer on my E-mail,
Koob de Haan.
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9/15/04, 1:21 PM
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on 18 september 2004 the polish brigade with the name of general sosabowski will jump above driel .in memory of market garden and general sosabowski and his men.we will never forget th
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8/6/04, 5:06 PM
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My late father Captain Jan Wierczewski was a glider pilot at Arnhem in operation Market Garden. He survived but spoke little about the war. It was a bad expierience for himand better left in the past. His life afterwards was a success. he married & lived in the UK was an industrial paint chemist and developed the panchromatic paint used on the green road signs used here.He always said it was good luck that the Nazi Bastards missed shooting him!
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7/27/04, 4:28 AM
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I was pleasantly surprised to find this family-website. I've always been a great admirer of the Major General and will honor him and his heroic soldiers of the First Polish Independant during the Market Garden commemorations next September.
Regards from a gratefull Dutchman,
Bart Houx
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7/26/04, 10:41 AM
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Interesting page and great tribute to a fighting general. I'll be referring to this as I go work on my little contribution to World War II history, at:
http://www.usswashington.com/dl_index.htm
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http://davidhlippman.wildbillguarnere.com
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7/10/04, 10:36 PM
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My father was in the Polish Paratroopers Brigade during WW11.His name was Stanislaw Krencichlost.I am interested in finding out more about his history in the Brigade and if there is anyone who reads this who may have known him.He passed away two years.
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7/1/04, 6:26 PM
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THE BEST PAYSITES WITH TEENS GIRLS FREE GALLERYS http://www1.trusted-galleries.com/home.htm
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Rob Dawson
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6/25/04, 9:34 PM
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THE BEST PAYSITES WITH TEENS GIRLS FREE GALLERYS http://www1.trusted-galleries.com/home.htm
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Margaret Tokarski-McLean
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6/23/04, 10:09 AM
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Just signing in. I wanted to see if our family were related to yours in any way.
PS I am Catseyes from 5ive-0
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Jane Kirk
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6/23/04, 7:14 AM
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Congratulations on an excellent website about a remarkable man. The way such a fine soldier was treated by the airborne senior officers was disgraceful and shameful. I'm familiar with the landing areas at Oosterbeek and it's obvious at a glance that the landing zones were ill-chosen but to disregard the objections of such a senior and experienced officer is unfathomable.
It's also such a shame that such a man should end his post military career in such an ignominious way - such people should never have been treated so lightly and I feel ashamed on behalf of my fellow countrymen. Your family must be both pleased and proud to have such a remarkable relative!
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james tennis coach
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6/18/04, 6:03 AM
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Hello try ride a bit faster and dont hold up the traffic
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Lawrence Lorczak
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6/12/04, 5:08 PM
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After watching Gene Hackman portray the General in "A Bridge Too Far" I read up further on the General. I think Gene Hackman was an excellent
copy and did him proud. I'm of Polish descent and
proudly served in the 101st Airborne Division but
luckily it was in peace time. I now now more on
how the Polish serviceman were treated in WWII
by having read "Question of Honor" about the
members of the "Kosciuszko Squadron". Thanks to all who served.
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Ryszard Robert Herzig
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6/7/04, 6:53 PM
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As a first generation Polish - Australian I am very interested in what had transpired during the Second World War. i am particularly motivated to learn what roles freedom loving Poles played in ultimately helping stem the tide of fascism. I am very proud to be able to read about General Sosobowski - he has been an inspiration to me in my role in The Australian Defence Force.
Lt(AAC) R R Herzig
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Matt Martinez
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6/5/04, 1:40 PM
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The Major General was definitely the type of man who needed to be listened to during Market Garden. All would have been different if Browning would have heeded his warnings and suggestions.
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Michael Hall
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5/26/04, 6:16 AM
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This is my first visit to your web site. I shall return to spend more time reading through. It is very interesting to see how the larger picture unfolds with pieces of history such as those which are outlined here.
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Gary Jucha
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5/18/04, 6:19 PM
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Just a note to thank the Sosabowski family and especially Michael who attended the unveiling of two Polish Parachute Brigade related memorials in Stamford UK on 7th May 2004.
It was fitting to see a relative of the late Generals unveil a plaque at his former HQ, which has now taken it's place in Stamford's history.
You can find some photo's of the events at the following link ....
http://www.ses.lincs.sch.uk/index.php?sid=&id=cb0b70c519977bf4e6a623c64bdb7273
Regards and a very big thanks ..
Gary Jucha - Peterborough
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Markus
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http://www.printer-ink-cartridges.us
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5/5/04, 8:57 AM
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It is not often that you find exactly what you are looking for when searching the Internet! I am really glad I found your valuable information resource. Personally I'm looking to improve my webdesigning skills and got some inspiration from this site. Content is king but it also has to look good, as it does on your site. Thanks!
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barry staniszewski
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5/2/04, 5:24 PM
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I have found your web site very interesting.
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Patryk Minkiewicz
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4/14/04, 7:03 PM
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Excellent website! My grandfather was chairman of the SPK in Holland and used to lay wreaths in Driel and Oosterbeek.
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Jan-Hendrik Wendler
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3/2/04, 11:30 AM
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Great Website , learned a lot about Your Family & got contact with Stanilaw Sosabowski who helped my studies very much !
Jan-Hendrik
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christel sandell-andersson
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2/24/04, 6:10 AM
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Sir!
My name is Christel Sandell-Andersson and I live in Finland. I found your web-site when searching internet. Very informative.
I wonder if You can suggest something for me. I have for several years tried to find information about my grandfather and his family.
My grandfather Zdzislaw Jaworski probably born in Sambor 1904. His father was Jozef Jaworski president of the court in Sanok 1927 - wisch means to me he was a judge - lawyer.
Do you know where to find information about judges from that time? I have tried with the secretary at Sejmu ( they have been helpful - but there is no records - they was distroyed during the war)
I saw at Your site that You have a judge in the family - father - grandfather - and from the same area in former Poland.
In Stryj history is a J. Jaworski...but I know that Jaworski is a very common name.
Thank you for any kind of answer
Christel Sandell-Andersson
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Henk W. Peters
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2/22/04, 10:25 AM
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My father was born in Driel - Heteren
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Leen J.J. Verhagen
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2/17/04, 12:35 PM
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I am a great admirer of Major-General Stanislaw
Sosabowski who appeared to be one of the very few
who dared to challenge Montgomery's irresponsible
plans for Arnhem. Irresponsable in the sense that
so many subordinates died due to one man's ambitions.
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