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Sir Nicholas Winton

Sir Nicholas Winton, who organised the rescue of 669 children destined for Nazi concentration camps, has died aged 106.
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Re: Sir Nicholas Winton

He did good in his life ,something to be proud of ..
RIP
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RIP Sir Nicolas. Well done on achieving the theft of children
from the Nazi's and in a good way. Bless you
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What a guy - hope he had a happy life ...........
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Such a remarkable man .... RIP
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Re: Sir Nicholas Winton

One of the very few who actually deserved the title of "Sir".
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I, too, was rescued in 1939 from the same fate although by a different benefactor.
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Re: Sir Nicholas Winton

Originally Posted by Mr Magoo ->
I, too, was rescued in 1939 from the same fate although by a different benefactor.
Thank goodness you were rescued - I still remember your wedding photo .............
 

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