Yes indeed we shall. Today, tomorrow and everyday. They will never be forgotten and they're short lives mattered then and they still matter today.
The 'Great Escape' from prisoner-of-war camp Stalag Luft III took place on this night exactly 74 years ago.
Although 200 airmen had planned to escape, only 76 managed to escape and 73 were later captured. Of those 73 recaptured, 50 were shot dead by the Nazi’s.
Most of those buried in Poznan Old Garrison Cemetery below are those involved in the mass escape from Stalag Luft 3, Sagan (now Zagan), in March 1944, and others who died while prisoners of war during the German occupation, at Stalag VIIIC, Sagan, Stalag XXID at Poznan, Oflag XXIB (also known as Oflag 64) and Stalag XXIB, both at Schubin.
More info about Poznan Old Garrison Cemetery:
http://tinyurl.com/pn4jy8cContinue to rest in peace brave souls.