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HEROISM — VICTORY OVER DEATH, VICTORY OVER ONESELF The passengers of a modern aircraft on its way to sunny Florida were drowning in the freezing waters of the Potomac river. The cars crossing the bridge, carrying people returning home to their families were swept off by the plane. Technology could not stand up to the bitter cold. Just minutes earlier, the passengers were sitting comfortably in their seats, listening to the stewardess asking them to buckle their seat belts and not to smoke. Surely none of them were thinking of how they would act if standing face-to-face with death. Then all of a sudden, they were forced to confront the merciless elements, which were indiscriminately taking human lives. In this tragic moment, a man stood out in his heroic actions toward his neighbor. Although he himself drowned unidentified, known simply as “the man in the water”, he symbolized a great victory for mankind, as did Lenny Skutnik, who jumped into the freezing water to rescue an injured woman. Although “the man in the water” did not win the battle against Nature, he held it to a standoff and did not lose. These men never expected that one day they would risk their lives in order to save those of others. But if a single spark of altruism had not been hidden in their deepest subconscience, they would have thought primarily of saving their own lives. Heroism, heros and their deeds cannot be compared. The history of our nation constantly required individuals and groups to act heroically, to conquer daily sufferings and terrors. In the month of February, we commemorate our women — heroines: in the month of February, we re member the heroic deaths of Olha Basarabova and Olena Teliha, with her husband Mychajlo. These indi viduals represent the countless others who suffered or died for the love of their homeland, who willfully chose this way of life, and eventually death. The strength to endure and the courage to choose are carried deep in the souls of those who know how to love fully and selflessly. But how often we exchange these high values for something smaller when we could, through everyday actions, develop our capacity to sacrifice for love. This selfless love must be cultivated in us, in our children and grandchildren. We can learn it from our ancestors, but also from our contemporaries, who, in the name of love for their country and its fight for freedom, are even now sacrificing their personal comfort and safety. For their words, love and faith, they spend years in prisons and exiles, heroically bearing a heavy yoke. OUR LIFE IS MANY THINGS TO MANY PEOPLE IF you want to be informed about the exciting and multi-faceted program of UNWLA, become a subscriber to Our Life. IF your friend or relative lives far from a Ukrainian community, a gift sub scription to Our Life is a real blessing. IF you know someone who is interested in the problems of con temporary Ukrainian women, suggest Our Life as a source of informa tion. IF a friend wants to cook a special dish, tell her she’ll find delicious Ukrainian recipes in Our Life. IF a grandmother wants to embroider a special outfit for her grand children, suggest the lovely Ukrainian embroidery patterns in Our Life. IF you want to decorate your home with contemporary crafts items, you’ll find ideas and suggestions in Our Life. IF you need to entertain a child, you’ll find stories and games for children in Our Life. # And remember, share your enthusiasm about Our Life with a friend. Keep in mind that every subscription helps build a solid financial base for the future growth of our publication. Send $13 for your own, or a gift subscribtion, to Our Life, 108 Second Ave., New York, N. Y. 10003. Видання C оюзу Українок A мерики - перевидано в електронному форматі в 2012 році . A рхів C У A - Ню Йорк , Н . Й . C Ш A.
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