Heartwarming polish veteran wreath laying Arnhem Bridge 2008

See also my 2009 commemorative channel http://www.youtube.com/user/arnhemseptember2009

The extreme bravery of the Polish soldiers around Arnhem Bridge in 1944, to save as many English soldiers as possible. Many lost their lives.
Only a few years ago, they were at last officialy recognised for their bravery. A big shame forever.
Not so for the Arnhem people. The very respectful and heartwarming applause for Mr Kochalski, accompanied by his son, when laying his wreath at the Arnhem Bridge monument, shows that they never will forget what the Polish did.

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[feelingfab82]

I shall have a look at that. The family are well, my grandfather was even up dancing at my cousins wedding just a couple of months ago!

[hackneysaregreat]

Thanks for the really great info.

You will see on my other channel, why I am not surprised he still likes to have a party....

[lukedommo]

no hes got dementure now an me an my dad only jsut found out about it 3 month ago.

[hackneysaregreat]

I am very sorry to hear that as that will not be easy for both of you.

[lukedommo]

My grand father thought there hes still alive today an still has nightmares.He was shot in the foot an leg an still has his bullet scar. He is still as strong as a bull too.

[hackneysaregreat]

Much respect for him.

Did he ever came back to Arnhem for the commemorations?

[H2HSnake]

Proud to be Polish !

[StarskiPL]

....and Montgomery called them cowards... He should have listened to general Sosabowski, but the great Monty knew best...

[Anathema1984]

He was as essential to the war effort as Eisenhower. All brave men and women who stand and fight are worth their weight in gold.

[lukedommo]

When is the next event gonig to happen someone let me know, me and my dad want to take my grandad befor his time is up, Please someone get back. He deserves some kind of respect and honor for what he did.

[NeoFalcon69]

The Poles fought so well - oh I can't imagine the feeling of living in exile while your own country is tormented by the enemy

[fxv26]

Big favour

Someone writes to me the theme music orchestra is playing at this time .

Thank You

[lukedommo]

whens the next event please let me know.

[hackneysaregreat]

Absolutely great to hear from you.

This was a very special moment for me and many other people, as we treasure the polish veterans so much.

I really missed your family this year in Arnhem, hope all is well?

My other (commemorative) channel is arnhemseptember2009, you might enjoy that.

[BlackCountryPuddler]

Sosabowski !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Lest we forget.