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UNLIKELY HERO

Story ID:1982
Written by:Kathe M. Campbell (bio, contact, other stories)
Story type:Musings, Essays and Such
Location:Virginia Tech Virginia USA
Year:2007
Person:The Professor Hero
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Posted 04/20/2007 18:11 by Frederick William Wickert | Reply
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
Posted 04/20/2007 20:11 by Kathleene S Baker | Reply
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
Posted 04/20/2007 22:07 by Nancy J. Kopp | Reply
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
Posted 04/22/2007 12:10 by Betty (BJ) Roan | Reply
Professor Librescu was indeed a hero. I agree with every word you wrote so eloquently. BJ
Posted 04/23/2007 02:39 by Susan Hammett Poole | Reply
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.
Posted 04/27/2007 13:53 | Reply
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
Posted 04/27/2007 14:57 by barbara elliott carpenter | Reply
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.
Posted 04/27/2007 15:45 | Reply
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~
Posted 04/27/2007 15:54 | Reply
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
Posted 04/27/2007 17:33 | Reply
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.
Posted 04/27/2007 20:45 | Reply
Another superb work by a prolific and multi-talented writer. Thanks for sharing, Kath.
Posted 04/27/2007 20:58 | Reply
Ohh Kath! Good! Good! Good!!
Reeeall Good!!!
My love, RoseMary
Posted 04/28/2007 00:21 | Reply
Kathe is a wonderful writer. I enjoyed reading this piece. She has a way with words that I enjoy!! Keep up the good work.
Posted 04/28/2007 00:26 | Reply
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
Posted 04/28/2007 03:10 | Reply
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
Posted 04/28/2007 17:39 | Reply
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
Posted 05/01/2007 15:01 | Reply
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?
Posted 05/02/2007 17:50 | Reply
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.
Posted 05/10/2007 23:08 by Maria Harden | Reply
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
Posted 05/19/2007 17:12 by Michael Timothy Smith | Reply
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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