HERO'S PRIDE
Second World War hero dies just days after walking his granddaughter down the aisle
Granddaughter Joanna beamed beamed as her brave grandfather Bronislaw Karwowski gave her away at her wedding
A POLISH World War II hero has died just days after proudly walking his granddaughter down the aisle at her wedding.
Moving footage shows proud granddad Bronislaw Karwowski, 94, accompanying granddaughter Joanna on her last walk as a single woman whilst donning his military gear.
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Emotional guests wept at wedding in Bialystok, Poland while the groom can be seen biting his lip in a bid to stop himself from crying as the pair walk slowly towards him.
The groom then thanks the hero for bringing his bride by planting two kisses on his cheeks.
Just two days later Bronislaw passed away with hordes of tributes paid to the national hero online.
The veteran did not let his age stop him performing his duty for his granddaughter, with the Armed Forces saying he showed the same determination when serving his country.
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During WWII, Bronislaw was captured by the Nazis but miraculously managed to escape from the Gestapo's headquarters in Lomza, north-eastern Poland.
In 1948, he was arrested again, during the communist period, and was sentenced to ten years behind bars.
He was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Order of the Rebirth of Poland, as well as many other honours.
Announcing his death, the National Armed Forces wrote on social media: "The national hero and insurgent of the Warsaw Uprising in 1944, Major Bronislaw Karwowski [has] retired to the eternal guard.
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"He was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Order of the Rebirth of Poland, the Silver Cross of Merit with Swords, the Cross of the National Armed Deed and many others."
On social media, admirers lined up to pay tribute to the war hero.
‘Mateusz Ch’ wrote: "He accomplished his last mission" while ‘Kamil Majewski’ added: "I watched this twice. It’s just something magnificent."
‘Basia M’ said: "God bless the bride and tribute to the soldier’s memory.”
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