Rest in Peace, Irena Sendler
2008 May 12
Irena Sendler died today. She is one of those largely unheard of heroes. She is someone who did something heroic on a massive scale and in an ongoing effort. She rescued 2,500 children from Nazi concentration camps and almost certain death.
For every one of those children she risked her life. Imagine risking your life 2,500 times. Imagine knowing something was wrong and acting against it every day despite overwhelming risk to yourself. She did that and then went on with her life as if it was no big deal.
Take a minute today to consider this woman. You can look at her entry in the Gallery of Heroes or visit the Life in a Jar site that celebrates her life and her actions.
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Although I did not know who you where until one year after your passing, your story is so amazing. I want to thank you for what you have done for humanity.
Rest In Peace Ms. Sendler.
What an amazing woman. Although she din not receive her justly deserved recognition in this world, I am comforted by the fact that she will bask in the glory of G-d for all eternity.
Even though I just heard of Irena Sendler last month. Her story is incredible! For my 8th grade Holocaust project, I am doing Irena Sendler. I dont think I’ve heard of a more heroic story. =]
God bless you precious angel on earth!
you are such a hero
Właśnie dziś oglądałam film “Dzieci Ireny Sendlerowej”, jeszcze wczoraj jakby mnie ktoś o nią zapytał, nie wiedziałabym o kim mowa, dziś już wiem i uważam że pamięć o Irenie Sendlerowej i jej dokonaniach zasługuje na najwyższy szacunek i podziw, to była niesamowita kobieta i sądzę iż w pełni zasłużyła na Pokojową Nagrodę Nobla.
What a saint!! God Bless her!