WARSAW, Poland (AP) — The Polish and German presidents paid tribute on the 80th anniversary of the Warsaw Uprising of 1944, honoring the Poles who perished at the hands of Nazi Germany. The solemn ceremony included a moment of silence and a military drumbeat, underscoring the significance of the day.
As the nation commemorated this historic event, it was with a heavy heart that news of the passing of the oldest surviving insurgent, 106-year-old Barbara Sowa, was shared. With the dwindling number of survivors, the ceremonies served as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made during World War II.
