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The Consul General for the Republic of Poland in Chicago, Dr. Paweł Zyzak, invited the Illinois National Guard to participate in Polish Armed Forces Day on Sunday, Aug. 13. The commemoration included wreath layings at the Polish World War II Veterans Monument, the Polish World War I Veterans Monument, at the Katyn Monument and Smolensk Commemorative Plaque, and at the Monument in Honor of the Men of Saint Hyacinth Parish who served in World War I. The Illinois National Guard also participated in a Polish American Veterans Mass at the St. Hyacinth Basilica in Chicago. The Illinois National Guard has shared a State Partnership Program with the Polish military for 30 years. The Illinois Air National Guard's 566th Air Force Band provided music throughout the day including a special concert after the Mass. The Illinois National Guard's presiding officer was Brig. Gen. Justin Osberg, the Deputy Assistant Adjutant General - Army of the Illinois National Guard.
| Date Taken: | 08.13.2023 |
| Date Posted: | 08.19.2023 14:08 |
| Photo ID: | 7971137 |
| VIRIN: | 230813-A-OH563-6307 |
| Resolution: | 4189x3106 |
| Size: | 2.28 MB |
| Location: | CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, US |
| Web Views: | 4 |
| Downloads: | 3 |
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