Posted on 04/10/2010 1:19:25 AM PDT by lizol
Polish president dies in air crash
A plane carrying Lech Kaczynski, the Polish president, has crashed near Smolensk airport in western Russia, killing all on board, Russian officials have reported.
Polish officials confirmed on Saturday that Kaczynski was on board the flight with his wife, as well as Slawomir Skrzypek, the president of Poland's central bank, Andrzej Kremer, the deputy foreign minister and the army chief of staff.
The crash occurred about 1.5km from Smolensk airport in foggy conditions.
Prayers for their families and the Polish people. I am in shock. How utterly sad.
I am sure Obama will offer any assistance Poland desires (whether he really cares or not).
A Facebook page? Really?
Thank you for that. This is devastating news.
That’s kinda jumping the gun, really.
Thank you for posting this info. I’ve sent my condolences.
Vjecnaja pamjat Poljskoj braci.
Eternal memory to Polish brothers.
B.S.
ON THE INTERNET:
Poland - Info
http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_1000.html
http://poland.usembassy.gov/service/emergency-contact.html
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It’s a shock, it’s tragic but we will survive. However the loss is beyond any recognition. I have seen the list of victims. A lot of good and brave people.
It sure is a shock.
My heartfelt sympathy to your loss and Poland’s loss.
Poland is America’s good friend.
.... agreed.
blog:
http://perfectpolish.blogspot.com/2010/04/national-tragedy.html
SOBOTA, 10 KWIETNIA 2010
“A national tragedy”
Here you go...
Poland Calls on Europe to Emulate U.S. Shale Gas Development
http://blogs.wsj.com/new-europe/2010/04/08/us-giants-bet-on-shale-gas-in-poland/
U.S. Giants Bet on Shale Gas in Poland
http://rt.com/Business/2010-04-09/gazprom-conoco-shale-gaz.html
Polish shale could muscle into EU gas market
This is about Gazprom and Russia’s strong arm tactics against the EU, Poland and natural gas....
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2490312/posts
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http://www1.voanews.com/english/news/europe/Polish-President-Killed-in-Plane-Crash-90467304.html
“Polish President Killed in Plane Crash”
10 April 2010
SNIPPET: “The Polish government was expected to hold an emergency meeting Saturday.
Poland’s constitution calls for the speaker of the parliament, Bronislaw Komorowski, to assume presidential duties.”
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