Professor Karol Modzelewski, who died on 28 April was a great Pole, an heir to the best traditions of the disobedient intelligentsia.  He considered his stance a logical consequence of his values, beginning with respect of every human being. Out of his 81 years, almost nine were stolen from him with his imprisonment by the totalitarian regime.

He was among the first to support us in keeping alive the memory of Marek Edelman.

We already miss Karol Modzelewski,  his wisdom, modesty,  his benevolence and his unshaken belief that the right path is the one of serving others.

Signed: “The Year of Marek Edelman” association and “The Open Republic”