Big Sarge Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 Looks like we have lost another forgotten hero of WWII. Sir Nicholas Winton saved 669 children in 1939 by arranging transport to England. "An additional train was set to leave on September 3, 1939, the day Britain declared war on Germany, but the borders were already sealed. None of the 250 children were seen again." He kept quiet about what he had done until his wife found evidence of it in their attic 50 years later. "He was incredibly unique in that he didn't tell anyone for such a long time" about his wartime activities, said Tomas Kraus, head of the Czech Federation of Jewish Communities. Here's a nice write up http://news.yahoo.com/english-schindler-nicholas-winton-dies-aged-106-172155333.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 A true hero. May he rest in honored peace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyatt Hurts SASS#72737 Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 There are heroes and then there are HEROS. This man should never be forgotten. Wyatt Hurts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badlands Bob #61228 Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 Now there's a man who made a difference. Well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trailrider #896 Posted July 2, 2015 Share Posted July 2, 2015 Among the Righteous of the Nations! R.I.P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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