UNLIKELY HERO

I am in total agreement with you. It was wonderfully said. I will edit my essay to include this peace as being far better than the media and politicians can come up with.
Fred

Kathe, this was beautiful! I've thought about Prof. L. for days and even considered writing something but was afraid I'd not give him the glory he deserves. You, however, put him on the pedestal he deserves...what a truly remarkable man.

Kathy

Kathy

Amen to all you said, Kathe. Your essay was written from the heart and with deep passion. I, too, have thought about the professor a lot. Having been a teacher, it crossed my mind to wonder what I might have done in the same type of situation. I'm glad I never had to find out what my actions would have been, but I'd like to think I'd have done the right thing and protect the children in my care.
With admiration for a fine piece of writing,
Nancy

Professor Librescu was indeed a hero. I agree with every word you wrote so eloquently. BJ

Nancy Kopp said it and I am echoing her remark: this is an admirable piece of writing, and it's obviously straight from your heart, Kathe. Thank you for expressing what so many of us have been thinking this past week.

Kat, You are the one person I knew would write such a wonderful piece. May God bless you for all you do to enlighten the public and "tell it like it is". You are my "hero". Toni Walt

Good job, Kathe! Your thoughts are mine, but you went a step further and wrote them down..quite beautifully. When I heard of the professor's history, my first thought was, "Oh, no! To have survived what he did and then have his life taken by a crazy person!" After a moment's thought, though, I realized what a hero he was...saving others from another crazy person! Wonderfully written.

Kathe, Very well stated Kathe. We need more of the values and morals that we were raised with. Maybe then our country will get right. Keep 'em coming Kathe, keep us thinking!!
~Pam~

Well written and you avoided berations by both sides of the issue with your poignant thoughts about the professor.
Personally I wished there had been several licensed, concealed weapon carriers among the students like Utah has. This would have stopped the tragedy at it's start. Remember, 911 is nothing more than Dial-A-Prayer.
Regards
Mark Crider

There are still heroes among us. Not very many, though. They seem to be a dying breed. The professor and all men and women like him have my respect. They will not be forgotten. June M.

Another superb work by a prolific and multi-talented writer. Thanks for sharing, Kath.

Ohh Kath! Good! Good! Good!!
Reeeall Good!!!
My love, RoseMary

Kathe is a wonderful writer. I enjoyed reading this piece. She has a way with words that I enjoy!! Keep up the good work.

Thank you Kathy for a great article on bearing arms and the hero of the day. I admire your spunk and the marvelous way words come together when you get near a keyboard. Keep up the good writing and thank you for heping us all feel a warm spot in our souls for a good man. Hugs to you... Ellie

You are the best....Professor L. was a true fighter. He stood the test of time, and knew how to react. You brought out the best in him....You are wonderful, may he rest in peace....
Jules from Iowa

Kathe, very good. I wonder how many lives this professor has touched during his lifetime. I image there were many, those that will recall some 'small thing' that he said or did that will always be a part of their memory. His students in the classroom that day will always have a memory of a MAN willing to sacafice his life for theirs. Maybe they will remember the one that sacaficed his life 2000 yrs. ago..
Travis

Kathe, As always you have said what many of us thought, but didn't get around to sharing. Thank you! Maybe God only creates a few heroes in a generation so that they will stand out well in all of our polluted society.
I'm not in favor of an armed society, nor do I want people to be unable to have guns, but surely we can learn to protect the public from sick minds.
My heart aches for all those young lives snuffed out, but it grieves, too for Cho's family. Will we learn from this type of calamity? And if we learn, what will the lesson be?

Very thought provoking article Kathe. No easy answers to this one. I got the impression that the school did what they could. It just wasn't enough without presenting further evidence of the young man's man's mental illness.

Kathe, this was an article that begged to be written, and I'm glad it was you who worded it so succinctly. Kudos to you for putting into words what so many of us struggle to say.
Love you, Maria

Very well stated, Kathe.
It was a horrible tragedy, but one that
could have been prevented.

When I returned home from work that night, I sat and watched the news. I cried lie a baby, for all those young lives that were taken away.

Mike
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