Category Archives: Poland

My Father-In-Law’s Obituary

Posted on November 6, 2019 by tonyj126

Joseph Frank Makowski passed from this world on Friday, October 25th, following a short respiratory illness. He died at Brookdale Senior Living Center in Portage, Michigan, just two days before his official 93rd birthday, although his recently discovered baptismal certificate … Continue reading →

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War is Hell (Poland Trip – Part V – More History)

Posted on June 19, 2016 by tonyj126

I’ve been rather busy lately, but my brother-in-law sent some additional information which I have copied and pasted here (Thanks, David). I think he got most of this information from his own research and a visit with his father to … Continue reading →

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Stalin Probably Saved My Father-In-Law’s Life (Poland Trip – Part IV – More Impressions)

Posted on June 10, 2016 by tonyj126

This realization from my Poland trip came as a bit of a surprise. I had all the information before my travels – my father-in-law’s recollections & my knowledge of Polish history from September 1939 to June 1941 – but it … Continue reading →

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Stolen Jewish Property and Warsaw (Poland Trip – Part III – Impressions)

Posted on June 7, 2016 by tonyj126

When my wife and I travel, I am acutely aware that I look like a tourist. My clothing and other aspects of my general appearance make that obvious, even before I attempt to speak phases in a language other than … Continue reading →

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The U.S. and Hitler (Poland Trip – Part II – Impression)

Posted on June 6, 2016 by tonyj126

This is Part II of my Poland series based on our recent trip. Part I consisted of some early to mid-twentieth century history which helps as background for my impressions. # 1: The United States played a larger role in … Continue reading →

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My Trip to Poland – Part I – History

Posted on May 29, 2016 by tonyj126

My wife and I made our first trip to Poland a few weeks ago. It was a trip prompted by low airfare ($775 RT Chicago to Warsaw on Delta & Air France). We spent four nights in Warsaw, three nights … Continue reading →

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