Post by elizabeth on May 19, 2014 22:37:05 GMT
'English Schindler' to Receive Czech Award at 105
British hero saved Jewish children from the Nazis, remained quiet over the lifesaving mission for 50 years.
Englishman Nicholas Winton, who saved hundreds of Jewish children in Prague from the Nazis before World War II, will receive the Czech Republic's top honor, its president said Monday.
"Your life, Sir Nicholas, is extraordinary for many reasons," President Milos Zeman said in a birthday message to the Briton of German-Jewish origin, who turned 105 on Monday.
"It provides above all an example of humanity, altruism, personal courage and modesty," he wrote, revealing the already knighted Winton will receive the Order of the White Lion on October 28.
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British hero saved Jewish children from the Nazis, remained quiet over the lifesaving mission for 50 years.
Englishman Nicholas Winton, who saved hundreds of Jewish children in Prague from the Nazis before World War II, will receive the Czech Republic's top honor, its president said Monday.
"Your life, Sir Nicholas, is extraordinary for many reasons," President Milos Zeman said in a birthday message to the Briton of German-Jewish origin, who turned 105 on Monday.
"It provides above all an example of humanity, altruism, personal courage and modesty," he wrote, revealing the already knighted Winton will receive the Order of the White Lion on October 28.
Continue reading Arutz Sheva article by clicking here