by jack | Sep 17, 2023 | Citizen Heroes, Human Rights, WWII
In the annals of history, the names of great heroes often shine brightly, but there are some heroes whose light remains hidden, obscured by the shadows of time. Adolfo Kaminsky is one such unsung hero, a man whose remarkable acts of courage and compassion saved the...
by Doyle | Aug 7, 2023 | Citizen Heroes, WWII
In 1942, a few months after the bombing of Pearl Harbor, the U.S. government forced Japanese immigrants and Americans of Japanese descent to report to barbed-wire camps. Many lost their homes to thieves or bank foreclosures. A state agricultural inspector, Fletcher...
by Doyle | Jul 17, 2023 | Citizen Heroes, Young Hero
In a harrowing incident that took place in May 2019, Aditya K., a courageous young boy from Kerala, India found himself in a life-threatening situation while traveling with his family on a bus tour in Nepal. The journey took an unexpected turn as the bus caught fire...
by Doyle | Jul 7, 2023 | Citizen Heroes
Thomas Andrews, born on February 7, 1873, in Comber, Northern Ireland, was a highly accomplished naval architect and the chief designer of the ill-fated RMS Titanic. His contributions to shipbuilding and his courageous efforts to save lives during the ship’s...
by Doyle | Jun 26, 2023 | Citizen Heroes
In the realm of environmental activism, few names shine as brightly as Dr. Wangari Maathai. A renowned Kenyan environmentalist, political activist, and women’s rights advocate, Dr. Maathai left an indelible mark on the world through her groundbreaking...
by Doyle | May 27, 2023 | Citizen Heroes
In the peaceful town of Uvalde, Texas, there stood a small yet vibrant elementary school called Robb Elementary. This school was a beacon of learning and growth for the children of the community. At the heart of this nurturing environment were two exceptional...