The
life of Irena Sendler was one of great testimony, one of courage
and love, one of respect for all people, regardless of race,
religion and creed. She passed away peacefully, knowing that her
message goes on. Our hearts and prayers go out to her worldwide
family. She is gone, but will never be forgotten. Born in Otwock, Poland,
she has lived most of her life in
Warsaw. Irena Sendlerowa led the rescue
of 2,500 Jewish children from the Warsaw Ghetto during the
Holocaust in World War II. She was recently nominated for the
Nobel Peace Prize. Her legacy of repairing the world continues,
as good continues to triumph over evil. Irena Sendlerowa was 98
years old.The life of Irena Sendler was one of great
testimony, one of courage and love, one of respect for all
people, regardless of race, religion and creed. She passed away
peacefully, knowing that her message goes on. Our hearts and
prayers go out to her worldwide family. She is gone, but will
never be forgotten. Born in Otwock, Poland, she has lived most
of her life in Warsaw. Irena Sendlerowa led the rescue of 2,500
Jewish children from the Warsaw Ghetto during the Holocaust in
World War II. She was recently nominated for the Nobel Peace
Prize. Her legacy of repairing the world continues, as good
continues to triumph over evil. Irena Sendlerowa was 98 years
old.
The
www.irenasendler.org
web site tells more about Irena's life