The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish of Lorain, Ohio Has "125 years of faith and foundation in a Catholic Polish-American heritage, under the patronage of our Blessed Mother and the guidance of the Holy Spirit, assume the responsibility of welcoming all cultures of our Catholic and non-Catholic community by fostering the Kingdom of God. Amen." After a Polish Mass on Sunday October 13, parishioners marched to the park named for Casimir Pulaski who was a Polish nobleman, soldier, and military commander who has been called "The Father of American cavalry" or "The Soldier of Liberty". 
Marching to Pulaski Park
Wikipedia says, "Following a recommendation by Benjamin Franklin, Pulaski traveled to North America to help in the American Revolutionary War. He distinguished himself throughout the revolution, most notably when he saved the life of George Washington. Pulaski became a general in the Continental Army, and he and his friend, Michael Kovats, created the Pulaski Cavalry Legion and reformed the American cavalry as a whole. At the siege of Savannah, while leading a cavalry charge against British forces, he was fatally wounded by grapeshot and died shortly after.
Pulaski is remembered as a hero who fought for independence and freedom in Poland and the United States. Numerous places and events are named in his honor, and he is commemorated by many works of art. Pulaski is one of only eight people to be awarded honorary United States citizenship.In Cleveland Pulaski was honored with Pulaski Square on the Mall across from Browns Stadium. The remembrance has since been moved to the east of City Hall.  Joseph A. Drobot, Jr. and Michael Polichuk
place the wreath at the Pulaski cannon in Cleveland
In Lorain, Pulaski is honored at Pulaski Park at West 15th and 17th streets.
 Pulaski Park in Lorain 
Pulaski Park Rededication
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