I am one of? survivors of Siberia, ex-soldier of the 2-nd Polish Corps, survivor of the Italian Capaign etc. I was deported with my parents at the age of 15. Now, 78 years old, I joined the Group because, I think, that I can bring in? something that there is no substitute, namely experience and memories of an eye witness.? I am also moved when I see how the people of 2-nd or 3-rd generation are looking for the traces of their forfathers who went through this holocaust.
I hope that I answered your questions.
Greetings
Romuald E. Lipinski
Virginia, USA

-- Original Message -----
From: lisablenkinsop
Date: Friday, January 16, 2004 7:50 am
Subject: [Kresy-Siberia] What does Kresy-Siberia mean to you?

> Dear All,
>
> I am writing a paper for a conference in Manchester on the Kresy-
> Siberia website. I have given it the title ''Remembrance, Research
> and Recognition': The Kresy-Siberia Internet Forum and the Polish
> Experience in Siberia'.

Dear All,

I am also a survivor of Siberia. Soldier of the 2nd Polish Corps, under Gen. Anders.Took an active role in Italy, fighting for "Wasza i Nasza Wolnosc." Today i am 78 years old and still vividly remember the ugly past in Siberia and six years of my young days?in the Army. I am connected to the Group for one and only reason, that is to help both the second and third generation to find what they are looking for.

Dezyderiusz Lachocki

Wayne, New Jersey, U.S.A.