President in a Birthday Letter to John Christophe Gallus

I wish you the unshakable strength of mind and body, the joy of interacting with the Mussoorie nature and the satisfaction of all the benefits as a result of your resistance actions, creativity and moral attitude – President Andrzej Duda wrote in a letter to John Christoph Kellus on his birthday.

“On your 80th birthday, accept heartfelt greetings and congratulations. I wish you satisfaction in all the benefits that come from your resistance actions, artistic creativity and consistent moral attitude in the curves of our country’s history over the past five decades, mental and physical strength, and the joy that comes from interacting with the Mussoorie landscape and landscape. ”

– The President wrote.

“I would like to take this opportunity to thank you once again for your sacrificial, peaceful struggle against the communist dictatorship, for helping the victims, especially for the brutal pacification of the struggles of the workers in Rado, and for your comments on Poland. Reality after 1989 ”

– Added. In the opinion of the President, “these statements echo the sentiments of a radical patriot and former oppressed activist of the democratic opposition, echoed seldom but always. But they draw attention as accurate observations of a humanist and scholar-sociologist, revealing his cunning, culture of spirit, and incomparable, somewhat bitter sense of humor.

“First of all thank you for your excellent poem, you have given the song form. These real second-rate victories, if you can use this word, will resonate in your original performance as well – during many strikes, readings and meetings of the opposition. The audio tape was passed from hand to hand and broadcast to thousands of Polish homes. This prompted many to continue to fight the oppressive regime. They helped escape from imprisonment and persecution. On the other hand, they allowed the Polish people to take the distance needed for life in the Republic and to divert their thoughts to deeper human and timeless things. They helped to believe in the possibility of preserving one’s dignity and humanity. The songs of Jan Krzysztof Kelus, discovered by the younger generation today, remain unchangingly captivated by their literary values ​​and the extraordinary sensitivity of the author.

– He insisted.

“As a rural dweller and avid beekeeper, you know and value life surrounded by nature and in harmony with its rhythm. In your case too, I express my hope that this will be a recipe for good health, impressive longevity and uninterrupted peace. I once again ask you to accept your birthday wishes, I heartily wish you all the best ”

– President Duda wrote.

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