Remembrance of a Hero - Celebrating Antoni Janusz Dabrowski in Alicante

Today, August 1, 2024, the Polish community of Alicante and the surrounding area united with the family of Warsaw insurgent Antoni Janusz Dabrowski, who died two years ago and is laid to rest at el Cementerio Municipal Nuestra Señora del Remedio in Alicante, to honor his memory. The initiative, organized by the Hispola Association, the Insurgent's Family and the Consulate General in Barcelona, fully pays tribute to this exceptional figure and important event in Polish history.

The Warsaw Uprising, which broke out on August 1, 1944, is a key moment in Polish history, symbolizing heroism, determination and the fight for freedom. Today, on the 80th. anniversary of the outbreak of the Warsaw Uprising, the Polonia of Alicante and the Hispola Association rose to the occasion to pay tribute to one of the participants in this heroic struggle - Antoni Janusz Dabrowski.

The ceremony was attended in large numbers by family members of the insurgent, a group of Poles from Alicante and the surrounding area, and Consul Nina Musiał, who jointly laid flowers. Their presence and involvement is a testament to the memory and respect for the heroes who fought for Poland's independence.



The Warsaw Uprising, which lasted from August 1 to October 3, 1944, is no only a military uprising, but also a symbol of indomitable national spirit. The Poles, fighting against the German occupier, wanted to regain their freedom and dignity, despite enormous hardships and unpredictable costs. The uprising remains to this day one of the most important events in Polish history, being a testament to the courage and determination of the Polish people in the face of oppression.

Paying tribute to Antoni Janusz Dabrowski, we not only remembered his heroism, but also the indomitable will of all who fought in the Warsaw Uprising. Celebrating this anniversary is a reminder to us of the value of freedom, which we can enjoy today thanks to the heroes of those days.