The burial and funeral service for former Polish President Lech Kaczynski is drawing attention from people all around the world, including President Barak Obama who has announced that he is planning to show his respects by attending the service.
The Washington Post confirmed that the late Polish President, who was killed in a plane crash that left no survivors, will be buried on Saturday—with slight controversy arising due to the location.
President Kaczynski and his wife Maria will be buried in at the cemetery of Wawel Castle in Krakow. The cemetery holds Poland’s most notable Kings and Queens, leaving some Polish citizens questioning whether a mere president is worthy of laying beside renown royalty.
The service is attracting a lot of attention in America, with President Obama announcing his plans to attend the service through a statement from his Press Secretary on the White House official website.
“On Saturday evening, the President will travel to Krakow, Poland to attend the State Funeral of President Lech Kaczynski and First Lady Maria Kaczynska on Sunday, April 18th. The President will travel to Krakow to express the depth of our condolences to an important and trusted ally, and our support for the Polish people, on behalf of the American people, “ read the statement from the White House Press Secretary.
President Obama also made mention of his condolences regarding Kaczynski’s death on the second day of his nuclear summit that held 47 world leaders and came to a close on Tuesday.
Lech Aleksander Kaczynski served as the mayor of Warsaw for three years before beginning his presidency in 2005.
The tragic crash that claimed his life, along with that of his wife and numerous senior members of the Polish government, will be remembered as a tragic day in Polish history for generations. The group was headed to Russia for an event commemorating the 70th anniversary of the Katyn Massacre, during which thousands of Polish Army officer POW’s were killed by Soviet forces.
The Washington Post confirmed that the late Polish President, who was killed in a plane crash that left no survivors, will be buried on Saturday—with slight controversy arising due to the location.
President Kaczynski and his wife Maria will be buried in at the cemetery of Wawel Castle in Krakow. The cemetery holds Poland’s most notable Kings and Queens, leaving some Polish citizens questioning whether a mere president is worthy of laying beside renown royalty.
The service is attracting a lot of attention in America, with President Obama announcing his plans to attend the service through a statement from his Press Secretary on the White House official website.
“On Saturday evening, the President will travel to Krakow, Poland to attend the State Funeral of President Lech Kaczynski and First Lady Maria Kaczynska on Sunday, April 18th. The President will travel to Krakow to express the depth of our condolences to an important and trusted ally, and our support for the Polish people, on behalf of the American people, “ read the statement from the White House Press Secretary.
President Obama also made mention of his condolences regarding Kaczynski’s death on the second day of his nuclear summit that held 47 world leaders and came to a close on Tuesday.
Lech Aleksander Kaczynski served as the mayor of Warsaw for three years before beginning his presidency in 2005.
The tragic crash that claimed his life, along with that of his wife and numerous senior members of the Polish government, will be remembered as a tragic day in Polish history for generations. The group was headed to Russia for an event commemorating the 70th anniversary of the Katyn Massacre, during which thousands of Polish Army officer POW’s were killed by Soviet forces.
