Żagań was commemorated by General Waldemar Skrzypczak, giving his name to the Tanker Skwer. present in the city there was a celebration dedicated to this with soldiers of 11 DKPanc and city authorities. – The general was inextricably related to the Aggressor. He left quite a few traces behind and how fewer people deserve this kind of commemoration," emphasized Mayor Sławomir Kowal.
Gen. Guns Waldemar Skrzypczak was 1 of the most recognizable officers of the Polish army. He commanded respective units, including 11 Lubuska Armour Cavalry Division In Żagań, then headed the ground troops. respective times he participated in abroad missions – he was, among others, the commander of the Multinational Centre-South Division in Iraq – and he served as Deputy Minister of National Defence after moving to the reserve. He died after a severe illness last July. He was 69.
At the end of August, the City Council of Żagań decided to become the patron of the city of the Tank Square. The square commemorates the military past of the city. There are tanks from different ages, and there is simply a bust of the gene. Stanisława Maczka, commander of the 1st Armoured Division of planet War II and hero of the fighting on the Western Front. - Gen. The violinist was the creator of the square. So how fewer people deserve this place to bear his name – emphasizes Sławomir Kowal, Mayor of Zagania.
He adds that even the gene. The local violinist commanded the division only for 3 years, imprinted a strong mark on the city's life. - erstwhile he came to the Zagania, I was a recently baked mayor. I was only 30 years old, and I remember being warned about a man from Warsaw – says Kowal. He adds that there have been rumors that cooperation may not be easy, and that the military is crucial for the city.
– The reality turned out to be completely different, the commander of the division was a warm, open and yet very circumstantial man. Together we managed to accomplish a lot – the mayor recalls. Żagań began to advance himself as the armoured capital of Poland. – We besides started with the task “Soldier live in Żagań”. In cooperation with the Military Housing Agency, respective blocks were built in the city – says Kowal. Residents in collaboration with the unit collected toys for Iraqi and Afghan children, the city besides joined in helping Jannat, a 10-month-old girl from Iraq, who had a heart condition. Thanks to the engagement of the soldiers, she was brought to Poland for treatment, and already after the surgery she recovered in Żagań.
Meanwhile, the gene. The violinist is warmly remembered not only by local authorities, but besides by soldiers associated with 11 DKPanc – both were present and were present. – He was the best commander I had to deal with – noted Stefan Kozak, head of the Army Soldiers and Workers Association of the 3rd Dresden mediate Tank Regiment. I was very happy with the way he led people. He could perceive to them and at the same time he made his expectations very clear," he added.
On the day of Skrzypczak's funeral, members of the association gathered in Żagań. – For various reasons we were incapable to go to the Doves, but we wanted to celebrate it. At the time, however, we knew that it was worth going a step further – Kozak recalls. Together with his colleagues, he requested that the general become the patron of the Tank Square. The Mayor made a akin request independently of them. The task was rapidly finalised.
Today, a celebration related to this was held in Żagań. The peculiar appeal was attended by soldiers of the Lubuskie division. - Gen. The violin is an highly crucial figure for us – said Major Artur Pinkowski, spokesperson for DKPanc 11. He was heavy active with the Aggressor. Even after he stopped commanding our division, he visited the local garrison on many occasions, both as commander of land troops and as a military pensioner," he stressed.
The general's household besides built a bond with the city. – His boy served in 10th Armoured Cavalry Brigadewhich is part of DKK 11. Therefore, we are pleased that our erstwhile commander has been honoured with honour,” concludes the spokesman.
Meanwhile, Zagania is not the only one. Gen. Skrzypczak besides received 1 of the squares in Kołobrzeg. In the early 1990s, an officer commanded the then stationed 32th Mechanized Regiment.
