This is simply a motion of gratitude for the act that has forever brought us together as allies," said Deputy Prime Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz during his visit to Washington. In the White home and Embassy of the Republic of Poland there were celebrations to commemorate the sergeant. Michael Ollis, who saved a Polish soldier during his mission to Afghanistan. Representatives of Polish and American authorities participated.
It was August 28, 2013 erstwhile the Ghazni base in Afghanistan was attacked by the Taliban. The coalitions who were stationed in it joined her defense. Among them were Americans and Poles. At the time, Lieutenant Karol Suffering from the 6th Airborne Brigade and Sergeant Staff operated. Michael Ollis of the 10th Mountain Division. It was close these soldiers that the detonation took place. The American shielded the Polish man's body, taking on the effects of the explosion. Lieutenant Sufferer was wounded, and the American military died at the scene. For this heroic act of the sergeant. Ollis was awarded the American Exemplary Cross Services and Gold Medal of the Polish Army. The parents of the deceased, however, sought their boy to receive the highest American military award – Medal of Honor. They succeeded after 12 years of effort.
The celebration, during which U.S. president Donald Trump denouncing the fallen military, was held on 2 March in the White House. The Medal of Honor received Sergeant's parents. OllisaLinda and Robert Ollis. The ceremony was attended by representatives of the Polish authorities – Deputy Prime Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz and Head of the Office of Policy of the global Chancellery of the president Marcin Przypocz, as well as Captain Karol Szczeca, rescued by the American military. You're not a soldier from time to time. A soldier is always a soldier. It is simply a large gift and a large commitment – he spoke during the ceremony. He besides provided close service to the sergeants. Ollie said she would cultivate the memory of their late boy and directed any symbolic words to the fallen. I am very moved and grateful for your service, Michael. Thank you for everything, see you in the Kingdom of Heaven," he said.
Celebration at the Embassy
On the same day, the ceremony was held at the Embassy of the Republic of Poland in the United States. – We are gathering here present to pay tribute to the heroism that crosses national borders. It is simply a celebration dedicated to memory, gratitude and allied solidarity. In Afghanistan, Polish and American soldiers stood side by side against a violent attack. At that time, not only military procedures were tested. Sergeant Michael Harold Ollis made a decision that was an act of courage and ultimate sacrifice. The Medal of Honor is worthy of honoring his heroic act – said Deputy Prime Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamish. Recently, the head of the MON applied to the president of the Republic of Poland to grant a sergeant. Ollis Cross of the Grand Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland. This is the highest discrimination a foreigner can receive for outstanding merits in cooperation with Poland. On Monday at the embassy, they received them from the hands of Marcin Useful Linda and Robert Ollis.
"The memory of the American officer will always proceed in Polish hearts," wrote the leader of the Polish armed forces in a letter to the participants of the event. I thank everyone who taught him attachment to the highest ideals of humanity and trained him in the spirit of military professionalism and concern for his comrades in arms," he said. Deputy Prime Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamish besides spoke, who sought the honor of the sergeant. Ollisa. "With this award, the household of the deceased accepts the gratitude of the full Polish nation. Poland remembers that he gave his life, saving a Polish soldier. Poland recognizes him as its hero," he noted.
Robert Ollis, father of the fallen, did not hide the emotion. He mentioned how tragic it was for the full household to die. He added that Poland helped her to last her grief. due to the fact that Poles not only remembered her fallen son, but besides ensured that the full Ollis household received support. The Poles were with us. They told us we could do this together. They invited us to their country many times," he said. He pointed out that present the full household of sufferings treats them as their loved ones. We have support of Poles all day. It means a lot to us. Thank you for that," he said.
Captain Karol Szczeca besides stressed how crucial people became to him Linda and Robert Ollis. He said he couldn't imagine the failure of a child's death, but what he can do present is share the communicative and make certain that Michael's memory last. “This ceremony is simply a large testament of dedication and heroism, but besides of gratitude,” said the Polish soldier. He pointed out that thanks to Michael, he came home and could live on. "That's why I effort to be a small better individual all day than I was yesterday," stressed Captain Suffering.
