There is a city...
Many countries will hold a moment of silence in remembering various anniversaries but in his country, his capital, they do it a bit differently.
August 1, 2013 16:45
It is like any other sunny afternoon in Warsaw. Locals and tourists alike mill about in the city center. Felix supposed if he didn't know better, he would think there was nothing special about this day. Except he does, he was there 69 years ago and the memories flood back clear as day.
16:59
Felix stands from where he was waiting and pulls the small Polish flag from his pocket. Less than a minute until the magic happens. Though he comes every year it never ceases to amaze him.
17:00
The sirens blare and the entire city pauses. Some like Felix hold flags while others light flares. Cars stop and everyone able stands. They share a moment of pride and sorrow. Warsaw remembers its struggle and those who were lost.
17:01
The sirens end, the smoke clears, and people go back to their day. There is a city that stops for one minute a year. That city is Warsaw and Felix is proud to call it his capital.
