You may have recently seen an advertisement for a new film in which a man inadvertently fathers 533 children. It’s a comedy and there may be some sort of lesson or message to be gleaned. I’m not sure as I have not seen the film. However, there is a man that I hope Hollywood does make a movie about. Perhaps it will be titled Nicholas’ 669 Children.
One can only hope.
Nicholas Winton Czech Kindertransport
Nicholas’ 669 Children
75 years ago this December Nicholas Winton, a young English stockbroker, was readying himself for a skiing vacation when he received the following message from a friend.
“I’m in Prague. I have a most interesting assignment and I need your help. Don’t bother bringing your skis.”
Making A Difference
Upon arriving he found he had given up his skiing vacation to work in a refugee camp. He became very concerned about the people, In particular, the children. He spent the next 9 months raising money and finding British foster homes for the children.
The children were loaded onto eight trains total. Their journey would require a train ride to Holland then boarding a ship to England and then another train ride to London where they would meet their new families.
The first seven trains contained 669 children.
Saving The Children
The last train left on September 1, 1939. The day Germany and the Soviet Union occupied Czechoslovakia and all borders were closed. The children riding on that last train were never seen again.
Nicholas Winton had saved six hundred and sixty-nine children. But he told no one. Not even his wife.
Fifty years later she found a scrapbook in the attic. It contained the photos and names of over 920 children. Mr. Winton’s secret was out. He was coerced by his family and friends to tell his story on a British television show “That’s Life”. Guess who was sitting in the audience?
Continued Good Works
Sir Nicholas George Winton is now 104 years old. He was knighted by Queen Elizabeth in 2002 and in addition h, s received numerous other honors. He is referred to as the “British Schindler” and those he saved are known as “Nicky’s Children”. Even so, he remains humble. He thinks of the 251 children who were on the last train. Those he couldn’t save.
In a recent interview, he stated that if we all lived “by the fundamental ethics of goodness, kindness, decency, love and honor the world would be a different place.”
Indeed.
One man, a Christian, living by the Talmud~ the book of Jewish Law~ “Save one life, save the world”.
Sir Winton believes there is still an opportunity to make a difference.
I do too.
Laura
Thank you so much for this.
Oh wow. I had no idea. Sharing. Thank you.
Such a wonderful story and such a perfect post. Hugs, Marty
Wow wow wow!!! What an amazing man!! Thanks for sharing this Laura!!!
I read this through a glaze of tears and then sobbed as I read it aloud to my husband.
This was one of the sweetest stories I have ever heard.
Thank you so much for sharing it with me.
This is a WONDERFUL story, Laura. I'm so glad you shared it with us.
Have a blessed day, and good luck with your final exam! 🙂
Hugs,
Denise at Forest Manor
What a beautiful life, Laura. Very humbling to read. Bless you for sharing. 🙂
Laura, what a wonderful story and so glad that you shared!
And now I am watching the videos and crying ;/ put the link up to my family and friends FB…
Thanks Laura for your visit to my blog and leaving that sweet comment! I am now following you on bloglovin too! Have a wonderful week. Julie at Julie's Lifestyle
What a moving, and true story! I am so moved by this. What a true hero, so humble and gentle, and good. I'm teary eyed, and would love to see Hollywood give this man accolades that he deserves.
I read this earlier and was so moved, Laura, I absolutely could not speak. What a wonderful man! I cannot believe what he did, but I am thrilled he did it. God bless him mightily!
XO,
Sheila
Wow Laura, chills and tears. Oh how we need to hear stories of people doing good! What an amazing and humble man. Thank you so much for sharing this story.
Thank you for this wonderful story Laura! I would definitely take my whole family to watch this if it ever gets made into a movie!
Oh my goodness, this is so inspiring and I can't watch the entire thing right now or else I'll be bawling here at my office. I love true stories like this – thank you so much for sharing it. <3
Love, Linda
A true hero. He wasn't about patting himself on the back for the ones who were lucky enough to survive. He mourned the ones who didn't arrive. The world needs more real people like him.
Thank you for sharing this touching story.
Turning 50 is most definitely a milestone! It is unfortunate you are not together. I simply adore the 50 reason why..list. It describes Mr Decor's life quite well. God Bless you all.
Cathy Milne
The Bagg Lady