Ślawski was born on 25 January 1920 in Święcany, Poland, and he died 4 November 2008.
He joined the Armia Krajowa (Home Army) in 1942 and took active part against the Germans.
The most remarkable incident occurred on 17 August 1944 in Swoszowa against the Tarnów Gestapo.
T. Ślawski "Limba" was the first to open fire from a machine gun against a nine vehicle Gestapo convoy.
He became permanently tied with Biecz through marriage in 1945 and dedicated his entire future life to this city with a long history.