DocAndersen
Happy 4th of July
(unless of course you are in the US, in which case, welcome to summer!)
One of the often forgotten heroes of the American Revolution is a polish national who wanted to make the world a better place. Tadeusz Kosciuszko was born in Poland. He came to the Colonies to fight for what he believed to be right. One of the things about this amazing person is the way he treated everyone around him. He rose to the rank of General in the Revolutionary Army. He was given a manservant, as part of his promotion. He freed the manservant and gave his former manservant land and other compensation. Tadeusz did not believe in slavery in any form. At the end of the American Revolution, he returned to Poland and was injured leading the revolution against the Czar of Russia.
He was so respected by the Czar that he was not killed. A broken man left to live out his life without realizing his greatest dream, The freedom for all people regardless of anything. Tadeusz Kosciuszko on today July 4th is my hero. A link to his Wikipedia page is here if you are interested in learning more. We come to this world with a vision of what the world should be. What we do to affect that change around us, determines where we end up in the memories of others. No good deed is ever truly forgotten. On this July 4th, I wish to remember a hero that came to America to make the world a better place. A hero that participated in not one, not two but three distinct revolutions. A human being that gave everything so that others could be free.
The greatest glory a hero can receive is to be remembered. I remember Tadeusz Kosciuszko today!
The pictures shared are of the 4th of July party at my parent’s house in 2005. Mom and dad’s dear friends the Cluvers came as well as my dear friends Sean and Mary. The holidays are always fun!
Thanks. What about the story? Were you interested in the story of a great person that history has forgotten?
Yes, I don’t comment as much as you do. It is a different approach – understood. Thanks for the full explanation it always helps me remember!
Hey, stuff happens, don’t worry about it!
waoo nice you rock doc!!!!!!!!
Thanks, Hamza, I am glad you liked the post!
Tadeusz Koszuski, a man who believed in an independent Poland, a great warrior who died after falling from a horse on October 15, 1817.According to him, one street in the center of Belgrade is named.
He was a great man. There should be statues of him, for him all around Europe and America!
Great story ,wonderful flower.
Thanks! The story is one that I sadly learned when I was an adult. It is not one taught often in US schools.
What a great story you shared Doc. That truly is the definition of a hero. Enjoyed the beautiful flowers.
He was a grand man to quote the Irish. One that deserves better treatment by history!