Category: Famous Poles

MARCY KAPTUR PRESENTATION

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accompanied on her trip by Marion Wojciechowski who was a Polish Cavalry Commander in the war.  He lived and raised his family in Toledo.  Ms. Kaptur recounted her trip with many stories and more than a few times had the audience laughing with some of her more amusing recounts of her trip.  When an audience member asked her what a typical day was like for her as a Congresswoman,  Ms. Kaptur pulled out her blackberry and read from it the lengthy schedule of a typical day for her starting early in the morning and ending well…

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“Poles in the New World”

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Ed Zawadzki is passionate about his Polish heritage and he’s not afraid to tell everyone he meets.  Ed spoke of the many historical accomplishments of the Polish people in his recent visit to Toledo from the Hussars, the best cavalry unit in Europe, even the entire world to middleweight boxing champion, Tony Zale.  He spoke at the Toledo Polish Genealogy Society, and the Kielbasa Dinner and Heritage Presentation sponsored by the Polish American Community of Toledo. He also made a visit to Zavotski’s Meats and Deli for a book signing.…

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Dedication of the Alexander Drabik Ohio Historical Marker

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Dedication of the Alexander Drabik Ohio Historical Marker The date for dedication of the Ohio Historical Marker honoring Alexander Drabik has been set for Saturday, May 28th at 2 PM.  It will be held at 9336 Wolfinger Road off Bancroft Street near Crissy Road in Holland, Ohio.  The Drabik family invites everyone to attend this dedication. Sergeant Alexander Drabik, the first American soldier to cross the bridge at Remagen, receiving the Distinguished Service Cross for his heroism. April 5, 1945. U.S. Army Signal Corps photograph taken by J Malan Heslop.…

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