Mr.
Speaker, today I join with the Polish Canadian community in mourning
the passing of General Michael Gutowski, a remarkable individual
who has contributed greatly to both his birth country of Poland
and his adopted country of Canada.
During the second world war
General Gutowski served with distinction in the Normandy campaign.
He was decorated for this valour by the Polish, French and American
governments.
When he arrived in Canada in
1948, he began a long relationship with the Canadian Olympic Equestrian
Team. Most notably, he was the team's trainer when it won the gold
medal at the Olympic Games in Mexico in 1968.
After the death of his wife
General Gutowski returned to Poland, where he recently passed away
at the age of 95. He was put to final rest in Warsaw with full
military honours in a state funeral. He will be greatly missed
by all. I ask that all members of Parliament
join with me in recognizing this remarkable Canadian and his significant
contributions to our country. |
