Magyar News, 2003. szeptember-2004. augusztus (14. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
2003-12-01 / 4. szám
Zsuzsa Lengyel, Pres. Magyar Studies of America Péter Sárközy Assistant Consul of the Republic of Hungary Rt. Rev. Dr. John Bütösi Bishop Hon. Kenneth Flatto First Selectman of Fairfield Charles Mákos Cheryl May er an Photos: Eva Mikolai and Joseph F. Balogh The unveiling was executed by Magyar Studies of America teachers, Anikó Dowells and Krisztina Domoki our heroes in Hungary, who gave their lives for a free and independent country. This plaque will keep alive the memory of the victims, and will also serve the noble purpose that future generations will not forget the sacrifices and courage of the Hungarian people demanding freedom and justice. By this memorial plaque we wish to render our deepest homage to the Hungarian patriots of 1956.” It was continued by singing the American National Anthem lead by Cheryl Mayeran. Rt. Rev. Dr. John Bütösi was asked to give the invocation prayer. He reminded us of certain points of the Hungarian history, the Hungarian huszars who fought in America for the freedom of this country. He also reminded us about the great effect the 1956 October 23 Uprising had on the change of the world. He concluded that this monument should be a bright star in the dark night, and the darker the night is, the brighter it will shine. Kenneth Flatto, First Selectman, who since was reelected, welcomed the sizable crowd who gathered despite the threatening skies. He praised he Hungarians who immigrated here and help build the country into a free democracy. State Representatives, Carl Dickman Hon. Carl Dickman State Representative of Connecticut Hon. Robert Keeley State Representative of Connecticut
