Magyar News, 1991. szeptember-1992. augusztus (2. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
1992-01-01 / 5. szám
“HUNGARY 1956” IN FREESE PARK, NORWALK Going to South Norwalk one drives down the ramp and, before entering the city traffic right in front of the car, there is a wall decorated with bronze plaques. It is called the Heritage Wall. The plaques represent the nationalities of the area. The Hungarian Committee of Norwalk worked hard to raise the funds to make the Hungarian plaque, and this plaque was the first one to take its place on the wall. The committee, with greater efforts, erected a more significant monument to show their commitment to the Hungarian people, and to make a statement for their love for freedom. This monument is “Hungary 1956.” In an artistic way itpresents the fighting heroes, the bloody defeat, and the resurrection of the never dying Hungarian spirit. In the past years vandals damaged the monument, probably some who are in the most need for decent cause and clean spirit. The Hungarian Committee did not live with this unacceptable situation and organized a group of experts to redo the missing parts, purchased a huge granite slab and reerected the monument in a better place. Every year on October 23, Hungarians gather around this monument demonstrating the belief in freedom of all nations. This past October the celebration was in a different light. Today, partly because of the 1956 Revolution, the Hungarian people are free. This came through loud and clear in Rev. Joseph Vasarhelyi’s speech. Also by Father Balint’s invocation, Mayor Esposito’s greeting, and Margaret Csóványos’ poem for this occasion: Triumphant Defeat. Agnes Rethy read the 16 points of the Revolution, Tünde Miklós and Christina O’Grady recited poems. The MC of the event was Eva László. ^ and Olga Rethy did the organizing and the dressing of the tree. Mrs. Rethy also wrote the tablets describing how the Hungarians celebrate Christmas. Congratulations to all of them. Now you would think that I had enough. Well, not exactly. I found another tree. It was the “Hungarian Sweet tree.” It had the traditional szalon cukor on it and ropes made of yam and in Hungarian colors. The sign on it read: Goodwill Industries, Inc. Now this was something I had to investigate. Guess who was behind this. Joseph Farkas’ Irish wife Dotty came through with flying Hungarian colors. Thanks, Dotty. TO THE READER The Magyar News is given out free. You may pick it up at the Hungarian Churches and at some businesses. If you would like to have it delivered to your home, please send self-addressed, stamped envelopes to our address. If you are a paid-up member of the American Hungarian Heritage Association, for an extra $5.00 fee you will receive it to your home for a year without sending in envelopes. We also encourage our readers to send in news and articles to be published. We would like to see your contributions that will help produce this publication. Margaret Fekete Csóványos Triumphant Defeat Nineteen fifty six October twenty-three 'Twas twelve years Hungary was not free. Unarmed students marched to Radio Budapest To ask for a grievance airing request. The 'Avos' fired into this peaceful crowd. Rioting and revolt Budapest enshroud. Nineteen fifty-six November four Soviet troops, tanks, and police did score. They mowed down the patriots ruthlessly. Who bravely fought back, relentlessly. Weeks of bloodshed, chaos let loose; Strikes, deportation, epidemic ensues. Nineteen fifty-six November twenty-eight Freedom fighters left unaided to their fate. Yet, history will prove this revolt was grand. Brave Hungarians against odds did stand. Their sacrifice for Liberty did meet Time will prove a Triumphant Defeat. 1956
