November 1 – All Saints’ Day – Ukrainians living in Poland paid tribute to the memory of Poles who died for Ukraine in the war with Russia, as well as the soldiers of the Ukrainian People’s Republic buried in Polish cemeteries.
The Embassy of Ukraine in Poland announced this. The information was provided by Ukrinform.
«On All Saints’ Day at the Powązki cemetery in Warsaw, the Ambassador of Ukraine to Poland, Vasyl Bodnar, together with diplomats, honored the memory of the fallen hero Daniel Stieber. As a soldier of the International Legion of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Daniel Stieber carried out combat missions since March 2022. He died on November 25, 2022 near Luhansk, defending Ukraine and Europe from the Russian aggressor. We bow our heads in deep respect and memory of all and every one who fought “For our freedom and yours” – for the right to a better future. Honor and glory to the Heroes!» – wrote the Embassy of Ukraine in the Republic of Poland.
– Embassy of Ukraine in the Republic of Poland
Memory of the fallen and future memorial events
Ukrainian diplomats also lit candles at the grave of Janusz Szeremeta, who gave his life protecting Ukraine from Russian aggression.
«Janusz Szeremeta was a soldier of the International Legion, a platoon commander with the call sign “Cossack.” His life was cut short at the age of 41, on December 4, 2022, near Bakhmut. On his grave, located at the cemetery in the village of Shklyary, the words are inscribed: «The path to paradise is open for those who serve others». Today we bow our heads before all who sacrificed their lives for freedom – and thank those who, like Janusz Szeremeta, showed that true brotherhood knows no borders» – wrote the Ukrainian consul in Rzeszów, Vasyl Yordan.
– Ukrainian Consul in Rzeszów, Vasyl Yordan
The Ukrainians also honored the memory of the soldiers of the UPR, buried on Polish territory.
According to the agency, in Mostyska, Lviv region, on November 14 there will be a reburial of the remains of Polish soldiers who died in 1939, which were exhumed in August in Lviv.
Such events underscore respect for the bravery of veterans on both sides and strengthen the friendly relations between Ukraine and Poland.