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Father Popieluszko
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U.S. Ambassador to Poland Victor Ashe remembered the 22nd anniversary of the death of Father Jerzy Popieluszko, the spiritual pillar of the Solidarity trade union, on October 19. Father Popieluszko’s relentless stance against the communist regime resulted in the government's repeated attempts to intimidate him. Polish security forces abducted and murdered Father Popieluszko on October 19, 1984. "It is right and just to commemorate the death of Father Jerzy Popieluszko. Father Popieluszko was a true, modern-day, Polish hero and martyr, who died in the struggle for freedom in his beloved Poland. His courageous support of Solidarity in the face of oppression is an inspiration to all freedom-loving people around the world. It is a consolation to all of us in Poland today, especially to Father Popieluszko’s church, parishioners, family and friends, that his sacrifice will be remembered forever and that his flame will burn brightly in the pantheon of Polish heroes," stated Ambassador Ashe.
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