Hamtramck, MI - Ceremony of mourning Tuesday, April 13, 2010 at 6:00 pm Hamtramck, MI - The Piast
Institute, The Polish National Alliance, Council122 and Our Lady Queen of
Apostles Parish will sponsor an area wide memorial and prayer to commemorate
the memory of The President of the Republic of Poland, His Excellency Lech
Kaczynski, First Lady Maria Kaczynska, members of the Polish Government and
Parliament as well as high ranking Dignitaries in a plane crash in Smolensk,
Russia on April 10, 2010. The ceremony of mourning will begin in
Hamtramcks
Zussman Park (across from City Hall, between Evaline and Yemans
Streets) at followed by a solemn candlelight procession several blocks to Our Lady, Queen of Representatives of major Polish
Organizations, Fraternals, Dance Ensembles, choirs, Scouts, and Veterans groups
as well as current and former municipal and governmental officials will
participate. A representative of the Polish Consul-General in Candles will be provided and
limited transportation for those who need assistance between sites at the event
will be available. In keeping with Polish Tradition, a space will be provided
for those who wish to leave candle, flowers or other memorials at the church. A
Memorial Book will be available from Monday morning until the ceremony at the
Piast Institute, 11633 Jos. Campau, For more information on how you can
attend and participate and on the location of parking, please call Ms Virginia
Skrzyniarz, Executive Vice President of the Piast Institute at 313-733-4535 or
248-763-1609. * * * * * * |