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Post by oceanbluediane on May 24, 2014 18:52:30 GMT -7
My name is Diane Rogala-Sobieszansky. My father was Ignatious George Rogala-Sobieszczanski. He was born on September 6th 1918. His brother, Jan, was in the Polish Air Force( serving with the British ) and was shot down on Nov. 1, 1942 over the Key of Biscay. I live in St. Louis, Missouri, USA. I know that he had family in Warsaw and Gdansk. He had visited there.
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Post by pieter on May 25, 2014 2:54:31 GMT -7
Interesting story Diane, Are you from Poland or were you raised as an American? Is your mother Polish too? I am interested in that, because I have Polish-American family. Most Polish-Americans like other European diaspora people lose their cultural and linguistic (language) heritage. My cousins are so fortunately to be raised by two Polish speaking parents who came from Poland to the USA. Therefor they can understand, speak, write and read Polish. The best way to reconnect to Poland and thus Warsaw and Gdansk is to go there. Most participants on this Forum are Polish-Americans, Europeans from outside Poland and other people like you who are searching for their family roots. I hope that you find the subjects which interest you here. For more Polish information, culture and knowledge this Forum is interesting too. polandsite.proboards.com/Cheers, Pieter |
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Post by karl on May 25, 2014 15:16:28 GMT -7
Dear Ms. Sobieszansky
I am very sorry to hear of the death of your father, he must have been a very brave man of honour being in the Polish Airforce. Then to fly with the British for their cause in the war. It would appear the war never leaves us, but that is the price of time.
Thank you for sharing this bit of history with your father, for it must be and should be very sensitive and needs be as a dear memory to you.
My self, have never been to St.Louis Missouri {USA}, in my minds eye, I would not know what to expect or to imagine as to the city and surroundings.
Karl
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