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Poland says goodbye to President (SEE PICTURES OF THE FUNERAL)
thenews.pl ^ | April 18, 2010

Posted on 04/18/2010 10:08:19 AM PDT by lizol

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To: Freddd

There are some things positive about homogeneous cultures but I’m sure those remaining will shortly be drinking the infectious nectar of diversity.

Also, if Air Force One couldn’t fly safely to Europe because of the ash, why couldn’t BO have booked passage on a U.S. Naval destroyer or nuclear sub? Bush or Reagan would have.


21 posted on 04/18/2010 11:32:19 AM PDT by 4Runner
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To: lizol

Just a minor correction to the article: German president Horst Köhler was at the funeral, as was the German foreign minister.
Chancellor Merkel couldn’t make it, though.


22 posted on 04/18/2010 11:34:00 AM PDT by Moltke (DOPE will get you 4 to 8 in the Big House - HOPE will get you 4 to 8 in the White House.)
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To: 4Runner

EXCELLENT question


23 posted on 04/18/2010 11:34:15 AM PDT by ThreePuttinDude (o).. Elect Marco Rubio in 2010 .. (o)
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To: 4Runner
Well - Mikheil Saakashvili, the President of Georgia came to Krakow from Wahington D.C., via Rome - by plane.
He was a bit late for the ceremony, but - at last - was present.
24 posted on 04/18/2010 11:36:48 AM PDT by lizol
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To: Moltke

German President came to Krakow by helicopter.

Presidents of Czech Republic and Slovakia came by car (or train, I’m not sure).

But the president of Austria didn’t show up. I don’t knwo how far is from Vienna to Bratislava? 50 km?


25 posted on 04/18/2010 11:40:37 AM PDT by lizol
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To: lizol

Thank you for posting the photos, lizol. Such a tragedy for the Polish people!


26 posted on 04/18/2010 11:51:44 AM PDT by arasina (So there.)
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To: lizol

Thank you. Incredibly beautiful photos—both the Cathedral and the people.


27 posted on 04/18/2010 12:00:18 PM PDT by Cicero (Marcus Tullius)
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To: All; GOP_Lady; Ulysse; Protect the Bill of Rights; proudofthesouth; reaganaut; yellcam; ...

See the video of the plane with President’s and his wife’s coffins departing Warsaw this morning.

http://plej.gazeta.pl/plej/0,0.html#film=105748_7783660

When I saw how the plane waved the last “Good bye” to Warsaw - just couldn’t stop my tears.


28 posted on 04/18/2010 12:00:32 PM PDT by lizol
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To: lizol

Thank you for taking the time to compile the pictures. They’re poignant.


29 posted on 04/18/2010 12:09:34 PM PDT by EternalVigilance (No sane man loves war. But all decent men realize there can be no peace with tyrants or terrorists.)
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To: jobim
I slipped into a dark mood, thinking that it is only the might and righteousness of the United States that stands between an innocent people such as the Poles, and the forces of unmitigated totalitarian depravity. And what is becoming of us under this regime? To whom will the innocent now turn when we are emasculated by appeasement and financial ruin?

The one thing Poland does have, is a real sense of nationhood, that is not seen anymore.

The fact is, despite Kaczynski not being very popular at the time of the tragedy, still all Poles were united in expressing their sorrow for a man who served his country, despite the politics.

And as they say, if what doesn't kill you only makes you stronger...then Poland will emerge from this stronger than ever.

30 posted on 04/18/2010 12:10:01 PM PDT by dfwgator
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To: lizol

Beautiful pictures on a sad day!


31 posted on 04/18/2010 12:10:54 PM PDT by wildandcrazyrussian
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To: lizol
The Polish people know how to do things right. The pictures are beautiful, lizol.
32 posted on 04/18/2010 12:15:46 PM PDT by ishabibble (ALL-AMERICAN INFIDEL)
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To: lizol

*snif* I’m not going to cry. *snif* I’m NOT going to cry!
*snif-snif* OK. So I lied. It was so moving...I think of how the pilots felt...courage~honor~grief.


33 posted on 04/18/2010 12:25:18 PM PDT by Monkey Face (Has anyone seen my tagline? If you find it, please return it. I'm lost without it.)
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To: lizol

Thank you Lizol. Again, my condolences and prayers for Poland. This is so heartbreaking.


34 posted on 04/18/2010 12:30:45 PM PDT by sockmonkey
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To: lizol

Lizol

Juncoya

The Photos were equisite


35 posted on 04/18/2010 12:32:42 PM PDT by philly-d-kidder (....Nothing is more powerful than a man who prays...(St. John Chrysostom))
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To: lizol
Zdrowaś Maryja, łaskiś pełna,
Pan z Tobą.
Błogosławionaś jesteś między niewiastami
i błogosławiony owoc żywota Twojego, Jezus.
Święta Maryja, Matko Boża,
módl się za nami grzesznymi,
teraz i w godzinę śmierci naszej.
Amen.

My deepest heartfelt condolences to the Kaczynski family, and to the people of Poland.

36 posted on 04/18/2010 1:14:04 PM PDT by Lauren BaRecall ("Healthcare is today's Prohibition" - Dennis Miller)
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To: lizol

Thank you so much for your posts and pictures. I have passed these on to many people. My heart breaks for Poland’s loss. May the LORD bring blessing out of the calamity.

[Isaiah 45:6-7]


37 posted on 04/18/2010 1:25:08 PM PDT by TurkeyLurkey
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To: lizol

Thank you so much for your posts and pictures. I have passed these on to many people. My heart breaks for Poland’s loss. May the LORD bring blessing out of the calamity.

[Isaiah 45:6-7]


38 posted on 04/18/2010 1:25:08 PM PDT by TurkeyLurkey
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To: All
"Buttons" (by Zbigniew Herbert)

The steely buttons all alone
survived - the watchers of the wreck
they come out from the underground
the only head stones on their graves


they testify - the God will count
and have His mercy onto them
still, how to resurrect in flash
when merged they are with clammy clay


a bird flew over, clouds pass by
a leaf falls down, a mallow sprouts
while in the silence on the heights
the Katyń forest mists smoke on


the steely buttons all alone
the silent choirs’ mighty voice
the steely buttons all alone
torn from the coats and uniforms


President Kaczynki died, while going to honour Polish officers murdered in Katyn. He died near Katyn, exactly on the 70th anniversary of their death.
His crypt at the Wawel Cathedral will be called the Katyn crypt.

39 posted on 04/18/2010 1:26:10 PM PDT by lizol
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To: lizol

I too had to wipe my eyes when the pilot
waved the final farewell.

Thanks lizol


40 posted on 04/18/2010 2:51:50 PM PDT by ThreePuttinDude (o).. Elect Marco Rubio in 2010 .. (o)
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