EWA WHERK
President of “Gazeta Polska” Clubs
Anna WHERK
Member of the Management Board of the “Gazeta Polska” Club Foundation
Sp. Ryszard Kapuściński – for many Presidents of the “Polish Newspapers” Clubs, for us – a large mentor, employer and above all a man of extraordinary charisma and heart. Our common way began 17 years ago, erstwhile we had the chance not only to cooperate with Him in many projects and events, but besides to learn from Him life, work and approach to people.
President Ryszard Kapuściński was a man who gave opportunities. We remember that 1 day he offered to work together, beginning the door to a full fresh planet of possibilities. He hired us, believed in our skills, and motivated us to make wings. He was an extraordinary employer – he never raised his voice, did not impose his will. Instead, he supported, inspired, and showed that it was worth believing in himself and his own capabilities. It is from Him that we have learned that actual leadership is not control, but to give example and space to act.
“Gazeta Polska” clubs were more than work or work for him. They were his mission, his passion and the meaning of life. He devoted countless hours to them, always making certain to integrate people, make space for discussion and action in the name of common values. For Ryszard Kapuściński Clubs were a community of people who believed in Poland, the fact and the power of dialogue. He can unite people around him with different sentences and characters, building an authentic community.
We will never forget His commitment to organizing countless events – marches, meetings, reunions. His calmness, patience and professionalism made even the most demanding projects successful. He was always in charge, but he never expected the laurels. For him it was the teamwork and the goal we were to accomplish together.
He was an authority and a model for all of us. His morality, integrity, and dedication inspired us to be better people. It was He who taught us how crucial it is not to forget his values, regardless of circumstances. In his presence, man felt that he was important, that his voice mattered. This is an different feature which Mr Ryszard Kapuściński possessed naturally.
Today, erstwhile Mr.Richard Kapusciński is no longer with us, there is simply a void that cannot be filled. But there is besides large gratitude for what he has done for all of us—for his work, commitment and heart, which he has put in all day of his activity. Thanks to him, “Gazeta Polska” Clubs became more than an organization – they became a family. And though life goes on, his spirit, his teachings and his passion will be with us forever.
PAWEL PIEKARSKI
coordinator of abroad clubs “Gazeta Polska”
The late Richard was my mentor and friend, and knowing him is 1 of the proofs that I have exceptional luck to meet beautiful people. His public merit is well known – the activity in the Kraków self-government, the president of the “Polish Newspapers” Clubs, which are most likely the largest surviving social organization in Poland today. Construction, improvement and maintenance of clubs were opus magnum of Richard's public life. I admired the patience, the clarity, the culture, the distance to myself, the extraordinary sense of humor, the erudition. He taught me – by example – how to reconcile people with different views and temperaments, how to silence emotions – those own and those between people, how not to forget and how to remind others of the most crucial goal. Richard was able to do that, and that was how the clubs could make so beautifully.
Richard gave himself freely to others. Close associates know that very well. He explained a small bit to older people, helped younger people in formation. He was a master of leaving students behind – like he himself devoted work for Poland – the work necessary, though not in the first line.
Privately Richard was a humorous and distant king of life. He can summarize many things with the right word. He was able to enjoy himself, even to celebrate the tiny things that gave the taste of everyday life. He Krakus, I Warszawiak – this difference gave us quite a few joy.
In a way, I can't think of him without a smile. I will remember him as the Universal Multi-President of all clubs of “Gazeta Polskiej” by Ryszard Kapusciński. A card of this content – and truly much longer – I always hung on the door of His area erstwhile we lived together in a hotel or train compartment on our way to the large Exit to Hungary. We both enjoyed it.
BEATA DRIVING
coordinator of Łódź clubs “Gazeta Polska”
My memory of Ryszard Kapusciński dates back to visit Krakow 15 years ago, erstwhile we went to Krakow together with our club. It was there that we visited the club office for the first time and met Richard – a man of extraordinary culture, determined and devoted Poland. It was he who “infected me with clubs”, which resulted in the decision to organize the club reunion by our Piotrkowski club, which continues to this day, and at the time it sounded so innocent and average in his words, and put before us a large and crucial task. This is how exceptional cooperation and the alleged permanent link with the club office was born. Today, in addition to conventions, we have extraordinary conventions, abroad reunions, forums, hundreds of meetings, concerts, marches, demonstrations, events different in their expression. He created a great, unforgivable social movement, as well as something more – a field of activity, where club members meet like 1 large patriotic family, devoted to a case named Poland. Thanks to his actions, many lasting friendships and many initiatives and projects were implemented. He left behind a large work, and it is our work to proceed it!
MAREK MICHNO
coordinator of Małopolska clubs “Gazeta Polska”
MARIA MACHL
Vice-President of Kraków club “Gazeta Polska”
Year 2005. Ryszard appeared in “Molier” at 1 of the first meetings, a fewer of them, of the club “Gazeta Polska”. It turned out to be highly contactable, warm, cheerful and emanating energy. He immediately gained the sympathy of all present. He besides shared his dream: to make many clubs and to organize a large march under white and red flags. This is the earliest memory of Beata Stolfa from that time. His imagination came true. presently there are over 500 clubs worldwide active in Polish affairs. And this is His top work. The large Patriot, he showed himself as a wonderful organizer, full of ideas, implemented always for the sake of Poland. Our club meetings frequently ended with “night talks of Poles”, where too serious issues there was quite a few laughter, due to the fact that late Richard
He had a wonderful sense of humor, and in a duet with late Tom Kowalczyk he can make us laugh. Great, good man and reliable friend.
VIOLET MACHIVIS-SASIAK
coordinator of Pomeranian clubs “Gazeta Polska”
The “Polish Newspapers” Club in Wejherów was established in March 2009. This summer, too, I participated for the first time in the “Gazeta Polska” Club Convention organized by the board of the KGB for the 4th time. It was at this convention that I met the originator and founder, president of the “Gazeta Polska” Clubs, Ryszard Kapuściński. What an amazing experience it was for me, it was only 1 Lord knows. There I met quite a few beautiful, smart people who love Poland. Tomasz Sakiewicz and Ryszard Kapuściński led this project. Everything was organized by 2 beautiful twins – Ewa and Ania Wójcik. Ryszard Kapuściński had a real leader gene. He was everywhere and with everyone, he had time for everyone. A kind, patient, wise man. He didn't feel any distance. The most interesting were talks about Poland, politics and geopolitics. He had quite a few cognition and his own opinion he could defend, but he could besides listen. There was much to learn from him. I remember the “night talks”, sung at the campfire patriotic songs, there were dances, sometimes until dawn. Just Richard is simply a man to dance and to the rosary. I think that many people in our community will agree with me that thanks to people like Richard we have managed to last the hardest time after the Smolensk tragedy, to endure this massive attack of the manufacture of contempt against patriots. We have had hundreds of marches, demonstrations, protests, trips to Hungary. Richard was 1 of those contemporaries who knew precisely what they were doing and why they were infecting others. This year, 15 years of our common conflict for free, sovereign, strong Poland passed. I know 1 thing – the grain that Richard planted in us, among others, will not die. We will fight to the end like Him, to the full victory. That's the will he left us. Part of His memory!
RYSHARD SHRAM
coordinator of the Polish clubs “Gazeta Polska”
MAGDALENA CALICKA
Vice-President of the Polish club “Gazeta Polska”
We received a message about the death of the president of the “Gazeta Polska” Clubs, Ryszard Kapuściński. That sad information made it very hard for us. We knew he was sick and had not attended our meetings for any time. It worked remotely, but it was on the lines, in the press, it was. present we know – he went to the Lord... The large Patriot, the steadfast man, devoted to the affairs of Poland. Over the years (17 l) of our activity in the “Gazeta Polska” Club in Opole, together with president Ryszard Kapusciński, we experienced many wonderful initiatives for our Homeland. He said, "We know more. With this statement, he encouraged us to argue the wickedness that occurred in our country. His devotion, kindness and unbreakable determination served all of us, clubmen. We felt stronger, braver to argue the wickedness that occurred in Poland. He left besides early, but his invaluable merits in our environment will stay forever in our hearts as well as in memory of the moments we spent together. Good-bye to president Richard Kapusciński, the large Patriot and Friend. To the close Dead, we offer heartfelt condolences. “I do not ask you, God, why you took him, but thank you for giving him to us.”
KATARINE GADAWSKA
coordinator of Świętokrzyskie clubs “Gazeta Polska”
We took with large sadness the news of the death of a man, whom we have known for years as an unholy patriot and creator of civilian society, specified as the Clubs of “Polish Newspapers”. A man who, with his life, showed how beautiful he was to act for the good of his homeland. Always present, serving with counsel and help, as well as heart in times hard for us. Though His departure leaves void, the memory of Him will live in all our actions. His work, passion and constant concern for Poland will not vanish with his departure, but will proceed in people who have undertaken to proceed his mission at the “Polish Newspaper” Clubs.
Ryszard Kapuściński, Man of the large Spirit, our Friend.
MARIA WAGES
coordinator of Wielkopolska clubs “Gazeta Polska”
Ryszard Kapuściński will be remembered by us, club members, as a cheerful, cheerful and supportive friend in trouble. erstwhile we met at the reunions, he came across us and greeted everyone with a strong embrace. It is unforgettable to travel together by train to Hungary, his visits in compartments, conversations and jokes with everyone. We remember serious anniversary speeches at the celebrations in Budapest and evening singing at the tokay in rooms with his participation. It was akin at reunions. After the gathering there were night discussions in the area of our club, equipped with homely delicacies, accompanied by many members of many clubs and bosses. We were accompanied by songs, poem jokes with Rysie, Tomek Sakiewicz and Pawel Piekarczyk. Sometimes it's almost morning. In our hard attempt, erstwhile the club fell apart, he gave us advice and helped us make extremist decisions. erstwhile I got sick, I asked him to fire me from bossing our mug, but he refused, he just gave me leave. While I was in the hospital, he frequently called me, ensuring the support of all the clubs. And he was right, after a year I went back to moving the club. I will remember Him with members of our club as a good, right and kind man, a Patriot afraid about the future of Poland, but besides full of optimism of the Head and Friend.
ANDRZEJ Górnik
coordinator of Lower Silesian clubs “Gazeta Polska”
It is an highly painful blow, which is hard to describe in words. Ryszard Kapuściński was a individual who became known as a man who profoundly loved his Homeland, Poland. His commitment to the country was evident in all action he took. As president of “Gazeta Polska” Clubs, he was not only a leader, but besides a model of honesty and authenticity. He was a man who always said what he thought, with large honesty and openness. We frequently had the chance to talk, exchange thoughts, and discuss crucial matters together. all encounter with him was an inspiration and proof of how passionate he was to work for the common good. His departure leaves emptiness not only among his loved ones, but besides in the hearts of all who had pleasance in working with him. With large pain and deep compassion, I bow to his family. Ryszard Kapuściński will stay forever in our memory as a man of large heart and steadfast love for Poland.
ADAM BOROWSKI
coordinator of the Mazovia clubs of “Gazeta Polska”
Rysie Kapusciński and I met at various events, but we besides called each other. Of course there was a unity of views between us, it was a large Patriot and we understood each another without words. He loved Homeland so much it was a large pleasance to talk to him. Poland lost a truly large fighter, a defender, a man who loved her. This is simply a large failure to all of us, to us Clubmen, due to the fact that he was our large companion to our club activities. large Patriot, may he remainder in peace, may God take him to himself.
TADEUSZ ANTONIAK
coordinator of “Gazeta Polska” clubs in the USA
ANETA ANTONIAK
Vice-President of the “Gazeta Polska” Club in Philadelphia
"He who abides in the memory of the surviving does not die." How will we remember Richard? We met at the “Polish Newspaper” USA Clubs Convention in the alleged American Czestochowa, Pennsylvania. It was 2013. Since then, we have met personally at least erstwhile a year, by telephone much more often. He was very curious about the world. He asked quite a few questions about life on emigration, but always in the context of looking for these good patterns to lead them to their beloved Homeland. He was 1 of those people you wanted to hang out with, you wanted to perceive to him... Talks about Poland, with good wine, frequently lasted almost till morning. He had Poland very profoundly in his heart. He convinced people of his sincerity and authenticity. He was humble in listening to others, so everyone asked him for aid in resolving various conflicts, especially in the clubs of “Gazeta Polska”. They were hundreds of people, and it seemed that he knew all the club members personally, and he actually remembered them all. He could perceive to people, he could advise. With almost fatherly concern, he spoke about clubs, clubs and their problems. We will miss him very much due to the fact that he was special. It will always be in our memory.
May the good God take him in.
ANDREW WATER
coordinator of “Gazeta Polska” clubs in Western Europe
"Welcome to the Honourable Galactic president of all Governors" – this has been the way of welcoming Richard for years. A broad grin in response, a handshake and a conversation full of common sympathy of commitment, specifics, discussing crucial club matters, and at the same time full of warmth, questions: how are you?, how are private matters?, how can I aid you? He helped, as he could, share all the insights, advice, contacts. We talked like a crash with a swing, with an accent, a joke, a humor. He knew all the current affairs of the city and felt the atmosphere of Krakow. Talking to Rysie was always a spiritual and intellectual feast. Even erstwhile he was very ill, he found time and desire to meet and talk. Always curious in the good of our club: what's new, what's planned, what else can we do? He lived his homeland, Krakow and the affairs of the “Gazeta Polska” Clubs. A actual Patriot, a actual and righteous Man, a crack of flesh and blood. I'll remember you like that. Rysku, to meet in this better world.
VELOVIAN WAR
Chairman of the “Gazeta Polska” Club in Montreal
It was Mr. Richard who accepted our Montreal patriotic group to the large household of the “Polish Newspaper” Clubs. In the first period of our club's operation, I received large support from Mr. Richard, which allowed me to get out of any perturbation during the first period of our operation. This allowed for the continued normal, unconflicted activity of Montreal club "GP". For which I am very, very grateful to Mr. Richard. And I'll never forget that. That's erstwhile I realized how peculiar and large a class man he is. And it will stay in my memory.
This very sad information restored from the past the image of our friend, our President, erstwhile I had the chance to personally introduce myself and talk to him during a gathering with Minister Antoni Macierewicz organized by the “GP” Clubs in Spale in December 2017.
Our reaction in specified situations is to make condolences, and then we become witnesses of how large is the gap between the words we say, write, and what we truly feel, although we do not know how many words we use, that very much, that immensely, that sad, that regret...
Goodbye, Richard, our friend, our fellow.
God’s Kingdom to You
GOD’S WISTLE
President of the “Polish Newspapers” Club in Essen
WARCH KUSY
Vice-President of the “Gazeta Polska” Club in Essen
For the first time I had contact with the late Ryszard Kapuściński during a telephone conversation on the occasion of the accession of the Essene community to the Clubs "Gazeta Polskiej". This conversation took place on 1 of the months of the tragedy on Smolensk. On the another hand, I was personally given the chance to meet him at Dortmund Airport, where he flew to us on the occasion of the 1st legislature of the “Gazeta Polish” and the Patriotic Environments of Western Europe in the Polonia Centre in Concordia. It was 2015. At erstwhile we found a common language, rapidly and without words we agreed on both organizational and worldview issues. We will remember Him as a specific, sober-minded leader of the “Gazeta Polska” Clubs movement. There were many hard things to describe by telephone at the time, but He understood in a flash our needs, or whatever, the emigration environment. He did not avoid humor and a deep assessment of the socio-political situation, but besides of individual matters. The information about his illness has greatly upset our full environment. We spoke to the president on the telephone respective times. Despite his severe illness, he was happy to receive the telephone and kept occupying him with the affairs of Poland and clubs. He didn't focus on his condition. These conversations are inactive in my head. surely we will miss him! Hello to His Memory!
MIKO DARIUS
Chairman of the “Gazeta Polska” Club in Hamburg
The sad news about the death of specified a prominent Pole Ryszard Kapuściński, not only the creators of the “Polish Gazeta” Clubs, but besides a mentor for all patriots, who strengthened the political trend and merged all the clubs around the world, taught us freedom of speech, was for us a friend. So we say boy OMNIS Moriar, as John Paul II said, and we do not say, "Goodbye," but, "See you, Richard Kapuściński, Friend."
RYSHARD ADAMS-THER
Chairman of the “Polish Newspapers” Club in Sydney
Today, with deep regret and sadness, we took the news of the death of the president of the “Gazeta Polska” Clubs, Ryszard Kapuściński. He was an unsurpassed example of a zealous patriot and a model Pole. We, members of the “Polish Newspapers” Club in Sydney named for the Unbreakable Soldiers, join present in suffering and regret with the household and Friends of our Richard.
