The “Gazeta Polska” club Piotrków Trybunalski is now the Ryszard Kapusciński Club, the 1st president of the “GP” Clubs.
“It is simply a large honor for me. Thanks to the individual of late Ryszard Kapuściński, this Club has been operating for 15 years. This relation with the Club Office, with activities related to conventions, various another events, is simply a sign that it is actually a name for our Club," said Beata Drędź, head of the Piotrków Club "GP".
The Forum of paper Clubs of the Polish Łódź Voivodeship in Piotrków Trybunalski was held. The gathering began a mass of intentions in the Homeland, Clubs and late Richard Kapuściński. Even before it, the clubmates met at the monument of St John Paul II, where they solemnly prayed together.
The Forum was attended by clubs from Łódź Voivodeship, but not only. Friends from Gliwice, Oświęcim, Brzeszcz, Pleszewa, Sulejówka, and Paris besides arrived. The editor-in-chief of the Polish Newspaper, Tomasz Sakiewicz, besides arrived.
Patron of the Piotrków Club “GP” by Ryszard Kapuściński
During the Forum it was besides announced that the patron of the “Gazeta Polska” club Piotrków Trybunalski was the late Ryszard Kapuściński – 1st president of the “Gazeta Polska” Clubs.
https://x.com/TomaszSakiewicz/status/1908547945068110066
“We thought it was the perfect moment”
Portal Independent.pl contacted the head of the Piotrków “GP” Club Tribunal who told us a small more about this special information.
“After the death of the president of the “GP” Clubs, Ryszard Kapuściński, an initiative of 1 of our Clubists was created, so that our Club, which has not yet worn any name, would receive his name. Just after his death, we asked his wife – Marta for permission. And that's the agreement we received. Today, our gathering of “GP” Clubs from Łódź Voivodeship was held, at the invitation of Bernardine Fathers, Father of the Guard, to the station church. We thought it would be a good time to present this information to the Clubs and our Club members on that very day.”
“Our Club officially received the name of Ryszard Kapuściński,” said Beata Drożdź.
She added: “This information has met with large applause! The area immediately asked whether this name is reserved or if there are others who could name their Clubs Richard Kapusciński.”
“It is immense for me It's an honor. It was thanks to the individual of late Richard Kapusciński that Club Has been in operation for 15 years. My relation with the Club Office, my business. related to reunions, various another events, is simply a sign that It's actually a name for the Pirate Club. All the more reason This Our pilgrimage today, which has turned into a Forum, was determined in his lifetime. It must have happened today. We knew it was our Club who had to bear the name of late Richard. Capusciński’
“The head of the “GP” Club Piotrków Trybunalski told us.
“Everyone felt it very personally”
We besides contacted Tomasz Sakiewicz, editor-in-chief of “Gazeta Polska”, “Gazeta Polska Daily” and head TV Republic, which was present at today's celebration.
“Ryszard was not only the head of the Clubs but besides my large friend, so it was an highly touching event for me. As far as I know, the name they want to wear is different clubs. The Paris Club, among others. We'll gotta work this out... Richard devoted his time to anyone who called him. Now that it's gone, everyone felt it very personally... With his personality Richard penetrated what the Clubs of the “GP” are today. No wonder they want to bear his name. The club in Piotrków had regular contact with Richard, was highly active in organizing reunions, another events, so it is no wonder that he received his name first.”
– said Tomasz Sakiewicz.
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Ladies and gentlemen, dear friends,
Today we meet to celebrate the memory of 1 of the most crucial figures in the past of the Polish paper Club, a man whose life, work and dedication to the service of Poland have made unaltered traces in our activity – Ryszard Kapuściński.
I am very honored to announce that the Polish paper Club in Piotrków is gaining a name – the name of Ryszard Kapuściński,
Richard was a man who was not afraid of challenges. He has always put hard tasks before himself and others, utilizing the fullness of human capabilities and abilities. He was a careful observer of the planet and could perceive to another man, no substance how hard his stories would be. His work had a profound impact on our lives, our activities, our commitment and our view of many social and political issues. His legacy continues to inspire us to act, to search the fact and to preach it in the face of all difficulties. Our Piotrkowski Klub started his business with a gathering in Krakow with Ryszard Kapuscinski. In Piotrków Trybunalski it is simply a place that has always been focused on reliable, independent and courageous activity. The name *Ryszard Kapuściński* will be a symbol of the unbreakable social work for Poland, defending values which are the foundation of our identity. For us, as the Club, it is besides an expression of appreciation for all those who fight for freedom of speech, fact and social justice.
Giving the name of Ryszard Kapusciński to our Club is besides a commitment. The commitment to proceed the mission that he himself carried out – to be where past happens to face the truth, no substance how hard it would be. Today, as in the future, we will effort to follow the same way – without compromise, without fear, with respect for our past and with full commitment to defending freedom of speech, fact and justice.
Thank you for your presence and for your support. Together we will proceed this beautiful mission, which Richard continued to carry out. It's an honor that we can connect his name to our club.
Thank you.
Beata Drędź president of the Polish paper Club in Piotrków Trybunalski
