Remembering a Hero Among Tragedy
The entire nation was gripped in sadness yesterday (April 16, 2007) when a man went on a shooting spree and killed 32 Virginia Tech students. However, from such chaos and evil arose a story of true heroism.
Liviu Librescu, 76, was a Holocaust survivor who was a professor at Virginia Tech. He held the door shut, giving time for his students to escape while the gunman pushed to get inside.
He was killed in the process -- a Jew who survived the Holocaust, only to be shot dead on the day of remembrance for Holocaust victims while saving others.
This is the true meaning of the word "mensch."
"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends." - John 15:13
Never forget that G-d gave us all free-will to use as we desire.
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