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Thread: Nicholas Winton - RIP
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Sipech
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News has come through that Nicholas Winton has died at the grand old age of 106.
He may not be a household name, but he was a true hero of the Second World War. We pay homage to celebrities all too often, but he wore his true greatness with great humility.
I cannot read of what he did without choking up. A man of honour and compassion and of firm resolution. We lost one of our best today, leaving behind a legacy of what humanity in the face of evil looks like. ![[Votive]](graemlins/votive.gif)
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Matt Black
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RIP.
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Uncle Pete
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One of the real heroes of the European War. May God receive his soul gently.
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Adrienne
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I had the great privilege of meeting him and hearing him speak a few years back - a wonderful, gentle, humble man. RIP
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Nicolemr
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RIP.
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Ferijen
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A truly amazing man. Also, one who went hang gliding well into his 90s.
If I could have a fraction of his courage and humanity. I'd be a better person.
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Kelly Alves
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Wow. What a person.
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The Intrepid Mrs S
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I went to a funeral on Tuesday, and came out feeling that I really should have done more with my life.
Sir Nicholas made me feel just the same, but more so. May he rest in peace and rise in glory.
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'Lord, please give us patience. NOW!'
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Tree Bee
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I know his niece and spent some time with her on Friday. Mr Winton managed to still be living at home with the help of carers. A feat in itself at such an advanced age.
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