Edmund Marynowski „Sejm” Stone

A silent sentinel stands before us, the Edmund Marynowski “Sejm” Stone. It’s a humble monument, yet it holds a story of remarkable courage and resilience. The Edmund Marynowski “Sejm” Stone commemorates Captain Edmund Marynowski, codenamed “Sejm” and “Senat”. He was a key figure in the Polish resistance during World War II. Marynowski, born in Warsaw in 1913, dedicated his life to serving his country. The inscription on the Edmund Marynowski “Sejm” Stone tells us he lived in Ząbki on Górnośląska Street from 1935 to 1938. It also tells of his daring parachute jump into occupied Poland on April 27/28, 1944. He served bravely in the Warsaw Uprising as deputy commander of the “Jur” company in the “Zaremba-Piorun” battalion. Marynowski’s military career began long before the war. He trained at the State Technical School in Warsaw, specializing in aviation and automobiles. He further honed his skills at the Artillery Reserve Officer Cadet School and the Air Force Reserve Officer Cadet School in Dęblin. He even worked at the Institute of Technical Research of Aviation, testing engines. When war broke out, Marynowski was evacuated from Poland, eventually making his way to France and then to Great Britain. He joined the Polish Air Forces in both countries. He volunteered for service back in Poland. After rigorous training in sabotage and aviation, he parachuted into occupied territory in April 1944. During the Warsaw Uprising, Marynowski fought valiantly. After the fall of Warsaw, he was captured and held as a prisoner of war until his liberation in 1945. After the war, he emigrated first to Canada, then to the USA, becoming a US citizen in 1960. Even in his later years, Marynowski remained connected to his homeland. He passed away in Arizona in 2014, but he was brought back to Warsaw to be buried at Bródno Cemetery. The Edmund Marynowski “Sejm” Stone, erected on April 27, 2022, serves as a powerful reminder of his dedication, bravery, and unwavering commitment to a free Poland. It’s a testament to a life lived in service to one’s country, a life that continues to inspire generations later.